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Zoo Hours

9:30am-4pm daily
Open April 21 (Easter Day)

What's New

Meet artists, make art this April in the aquarium.

Ocean speakers, every Tuesday in April.

Tapir Ultrasound

Comes with a back scratch.

Paws crossed for cubs!

Wildlife Champions

Creating wildlife empathy in a South Tacoma school.

Teens speak out

Washington, time to ditch the plastic bags.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open

Pacific Seas Aquarium Community Celebration

Daily Presentations

Close Encounters

Tickets and Membership

Buy online tickets and save up to $2!
Or become a member for previews, discounts & more...

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Outdoor theater

See All Habitats

Plan Your Day

Hours, prices, tickets

All you need to know to visit us.

Find Information

Daily animal presentations

Meet our keepers, see our animals up close and learn how to help wildlife.

See the schedule

Directions & parking

We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find out how to get here and where to park.

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PDZA Map

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We Care for Animals

Conservation is a passion that drives us to protect threatened species and their habitats, from the jungles of Borneo to our own animals here at the Zoo. Take action - join us.

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