Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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Zoo Hours

9am - 4pm Thur-Mon
Closed Tue-Wed

Open Feb. 15

New at the Zoo

Dive with Sharks!

Safe, fun, even dry - get the scoop here.

Our best, from muskox to jellies.

It was a year of joys and sorrows.

Farewell, Walruses!

Our boys have left for new homes - and girlfriends.

Raingarden for Orcas

Zoo youth volunteers help orcas and the community.

Virtual Wildlife

Wildlife Champions school nature science goes online.

New safe Zoo experience

Online Learning

Love at the Zoo

Animal Experiences

Timed online tickets for everyone

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

Find Animal Habitats

Asian Forest Sanctuary

South Pacific Aquarium - closed

Pacific Seas Aquarium - closed

Kids' Zone - limited

Wild Wonders Theater

Budgie Buddies - Closed

See All Habitats

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.

Find out more

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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