Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

9am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
9am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday & Memorial Day (May 30)

New at the Zoo

Remembering Blizzard

Tracking Hammerheads

Tracking Hammerhead sharks in Hawaii.

Training Superstars

Our Wild Wonders animals are training for our new show.

The newest superstar at the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater.

Sister Zoo Vets

Veterinary teams with a long tradition of helping each other.

Treat your mother to a animal experience this Mother's Day.

Penguin Nesting

It’s penguin nesting season at the Zoo!

Thank You Volunteers

We appreciate you!

Suki's Last Tooth

Suki the Asian elephant has lost her final tooth.

Sensory-Inclusive

Certified for the fourth consecutive. year

Sea Turtle Check-Up

Azul, Bruno and Sunny get comprehensive exams.

We are open daily beginning April 1.

Nature Play Garden

Opens April 1. It’s a playing place and a learning space.

Meet the new chicks at the Budgie Buddies Aviary, May 7.

Pregnant Muskox

Charlotte the muskox is pregnant.

Reptile Blood Draws

The snakes get a check-up.

Talkin' About Bruno

We (do) talk about Bruno. Learn more about the green sea turtle.

Year of the Tiger

It's the Year of the Tiger. Which tiger do you resemble most?

Examining an Axolotl

Alduin, an axolotl, recently had a wellness exam.

Now accepting youth volunteer applications.

Rainy Day Activities

Enjoy our indoor and covered areas!

The zoo is now home to a four-month-old clouded leopard cub

Blizzard's Birthday

He celebrated his 26th birthday with all of his favorite things

Armadillo pup born!

She is the first healthy armadillo pup born at the zoo.

Beyond the Bell

Students visit the zoo and aquarium with new after-school program.

He's only the second horned puffin to be hatched here.

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EXTRAORDINARY CREATURES AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

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Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Penguin point - Temporarily closed

Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater Show

South Pacific Aquarium - Temporarily Closed

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Meet our animals, chat with keepers and plan your experience.

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We are located in Tacoma, Washington. Find directions and entry.

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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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