The sea lion pup will remain behind the scenes for the next few weeks as he learns to swim and continues to bond with mom. He will join the other … Continued

This fall, the forests and pathways of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park will become the stomping grounds for giants. Beginning Oct. 15, guests can step … Continued

This summer, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium invite guests to celebrate wildlife, community, and unforgettable outdoor experiences with a vibrant lineup of events and activities. … Continued

Three Magellanic penguin chicks are healthy and thriving at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium after successfully hatching earlier this month, marking an exciting milestone in the zoo’s ongoing penguin conservation … Continued

Our 16-year-old Southern sea otter, Clara, had a fractured tooth that was discovered during her recent wellness exam. The affected tooth was one that Clara uses to crunch through the … Continued

Sumatran tiger Bintang recently underwent a routine wellness exam at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s healthcare clinic. While under anesthesia, the veterinary team performed a full physical assessment, including X-rays, … Continued

The Tower of Jewels plant is currently in bloom in the Kids’ Zone area at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, offering guests a chance to see one of the botanical … Continued

More than 1,160 observers took part in this year’s City Nature Challenge spanning King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Snohomish and communities throughout the region. Between … Continued

  A litter of nine healthy American Red Wolf pups was born on April 18 to first-time mom Violet, and dad, Fiddle, at the shared off-site breeding facility operated by … Continued

A baby spectacled owl, hatched on April 1, is growing steadily behind the scenes at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Because the owlet is still so young, the zoo’s veterinary … Continued

At Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, we believe wildlife experiences should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we hosted Disability Adventure Day, a special evening designed for individuals with disabilities … Continued

Every day, an extraordinary team of veterinarians at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium works tirelessly to ensure the health and wellbeing of every animal in our care. This World Veterinary … Continued

Sumatran tiger Mawar recently underwent a routine wellness exam at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s healthcare clinic. Under anesthesia, the veterinary team completed a thorough physical assessment including X-rays, an … Continued

Volunteers are the heart of the community at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Every day, they bring energy, curiosity, and compassion to the zoo’s mission to inspire and conserve. They … Continued

Sea lion Eloise is expecting a pup this June at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. This anticipated arrival will be only the second sea lion pup born in the zoo’s … Continued

It’s that time of year again! Our Magellanic penguins have found their mates and are in the middle of nesting season. Earlier this month, keepers observed our penguin pairs snuggling … Continued

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is welcoming a new resident to its Rocky Shores habitat: Onion, an 11-year-old male harbor seal, who recently arrived from Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The community … Continued

Parks Tacoma’s 2026 bond proposal would bring significant new investments to two of the region’s wildlife destinations: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in … Continued

Guests visiting the Pacific Seas Aquarium will now be greeted by a new resident almost immediately after entering. The aquarium’s former spider crab exhibit has been transformed into a new … Continued

With his bright colors, signature rounded “hump,” and confident personality, Humphrey the humphead wrasse is hard to miss as he glides alongside sharks in the Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef … Continued

Big, breath-taking sharks or majestic sea turtles often are the attention-grabbers when visiting one of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s two aquariums. But there are hundreds of underrated little ocean … Continued

A three-month-old Asian small-clawed otter pup named Bao will make his public debut this weekend, Feb. 21-22, in the Asian Forest Sanctuary at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. For the … Continued

A welcome mat is being laid out along Ruston Way for purple martins. The dark purple and blue birds – North America’s largest swallows – have historically had a thriving … Continued

All four muskoxen at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are now together and sharing access to both of their yards. The introductions went very well, and guests may see occasional … Continued

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is excited to announce the arrival of two critically endangered American Red Wolves, Bronto (male) and River (female), who are joining the Zoo’s Red Wolf … Continued

The two-month-old Asian small-clawed otter pup at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium now has a name – Bao! The name Bao (Bảo) primarily means “treasure” and “precious” in Vietnamese. Asian small-clawed … Continued

February 2, 2026, Update: The armadillo baby has been named Bocce!   Southern three-banded armadillos, Vespa and Scooter, welcomed a male pup into the world. This is the second healthy armadillo … Continued

As the Seattle Seahawks clinch the division and head into the playoffs, Pierce County zoos are gearing up to bring that same energy to wildlife fans across the region. Starting … Continued