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Zoo Hours

Open Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm
Open Sat.-Sun. 9am- 5pm

New at the Zoo

Tamandua pup is born
Terra the tamandua gave birth to a healthy, female pup
Polar Bear Tracking
Blizzard helps in important research
Tiger Returns Home
Born at the Zoo in 2014, Indah is back home in Tacoma.
Aquariums Reopen
Both aquariums are now open.
Sea Turtle Check-Ups
Sunny, Azul and Bruno recently all had wellness exams
Music for Blizzard
Senior polar bear Blizzard enjoyed an intimate concert
Sea Otter Surgery
When your patient has the densest fur on the planet...
Elephant App
Facial recognition AI for elephants? We're helping.
Blizzard's Snow Day
Our polar bear's snow play went viral!
Singing Siamangs
Siamangs, gibbons - it's a primate opera here.
Red Wolf Procedure
Red wolf Chester recently received a novel operation
Dive with Sharks!
Safe, fun, even dry - get the scoop here.

New safe Zoo experience

We're open
Zoo experience
Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives
Dive In!
World Ocean Weekend
Jun
5 - 6
2021
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Animals
What's Open
Animal Experiences
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Timed online tickets for everyone

Now available!
Or become a member for previews, discounts & more...

Timed tickets

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium
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South Pacific Aquarium
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Asian Forest Sanctuary
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Rocky Shores
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Arctic Tundra
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Kids' Zone - limited
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Red Wolves
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Penguin point
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Wild Wonders Theater
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Budgie Buddies - Closed
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Plan Your Day

Hours, tickets, safety
Timed online tickets, new hours and what to bring and expect.
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Meet the animals
Meet our animals and find out what's open and closed.
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Directions & parking
We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find new directions and entry.
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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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Watch Our Zoo

Tamandua pup born at the Zoo!

Herald the Canine Superhero

Welcome home, Indah!

Blizzard helps his wild cousins

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