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Zoo Hours

Open 9:30am - 6pm daily

What's New

Aquarium now open!
We opened the Pacific Seas Aquarium on Sept. 7.
The 80 lb jellyfish
Hanging Kait Rhoads' glass jellyfish sculpture.
Baja Beach still up
Sand sculpture and demos through August.
Farewell, Dozer!
The big walrus is leaving us.
Terra the tamandua
Meet our new high-climber!

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open
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Shark Dives
Dive In
Sensational Sea Otters
Sep
29 - 30
2018
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Daily Animal Presentations
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Wild Wonders Show
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Pacific Seas Aquarium
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South Pacific Aquarium
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Asian Forest Sanctuary
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Arctic Tundra
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Rocky Shores
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Wild Wonders Outdoor theater
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Kids' Zone
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Red Wolves
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Camels
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Budgies
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Daily animal presentations
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Directions & parking
We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find out how to get here and where to park.
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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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Meet Our Animals

Putting finishing touches on the Pacific Seas Aquarium

Farewell, Dozer the massive walrus. We'll miss you!

Breathe - a moment of jellyfish zen

Buddy the sheephead swims the Coastal Kelp Forest

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