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Zoo Hours

9:30am-4pm Mon-Fri
9:30am-5pm Sat-Sun

New at the Zoo

See our tapir calf on weekends.

Eight red wolf pups

PUPDATE: Pups are growing fast!

Species in the Sand

One more week to see it!

Her name's Chiquita

The tiny tamandua has a team of moms.

Brand-New Budgies

100 new birds, all learning how to 'budgie.'

San Diego Zoo Kids

Bringing the Zoo to sick kids.

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open

Daily Presentations

Come meet them!

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

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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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