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Zoo Hours

Thur-Mon 9:30am-4pm
Closed Tue-Wed
Open Jan. 21

What's New

Our new tiger is here!

Kiwi for Critters

Guess how many kiwis we grew this year for our animals?

Our new sea otter loves her breakfast.

The best cleaning job ever.

Healing with Light

Laser therapy. Gentle, innovative and effective.

Octopus Distractor

Not your average job description.

The Walrus Ladies

Big, brown and beautiful: meet Joan, Basa and Kulu!

Explore The Zoo & Aquarium

Pacific Seas Aquarium Now Open

Love at the Zoo

Daily Presentations

Close Encounters

Tickets and Membership

Buy online tickets and save!
Or become a member for previews, discounts & more...

Find Animal Habitats

Pacific Seas Aquarium

South Pacific Aquarium

Asian Forest Sanctuary

Wild Wonders Outdoor theater

See All Habitats

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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