Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

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

New at the Zoo

Come meet our newest Sumatran tiger.

SAMi students shovel sand for polar bear Blizzard.

No pennies, please

Why our penguins shouldn't be given cash.

Touch a moon jelly

Our behind-the-scenes aquarium tours are back!

Tamandua pup is born

Terra the tamandua gave birth to a healthy, female pup.

Polar Bear Tracking

Blizzard helps in important research.

New safe Zoo experience

Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives

Pride Celebration

Celebrate PRIDE

Animal Experiences

Timed online tickets for everyone

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

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Theater

Budgie Buddies - Closed

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Plan Your Day

Hours, tickets, safety

Timed online tickets, new hours and what to bring and expect.

New Information

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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