2015 Press Releases
2015 Releases
December 15, 2015
Elderly sea otter humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
December 3, 2015
Celebrate polar bears’ birthdays at Point Defiance Zoo on Dec. 19
November 27, 2015
Polar bear Glacier dies of cancer at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
November 23, 2015
Prepare to be dazzled: Zoolights opens Nov. 27
November 20, 2015
Harbor seal humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
October 26, 2015
Veterans enjoy free admission to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium during Veterans’ Appreciation Days, Nov. 11-12
October 26, 2015
Calling sixth-grade through college-age students: Get the scoop on zoological careers – for free!
October 13, 2015
Say ‘Boo’ at the Zoo for a fabulous fall festival worthy of a jack-o-lantern grin
October 8, 2015
Malayan tapir Baku to make official public debut on Saturday in the Asian Forest Sanctuary at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
October 7, 2015
New Beyond the Cage diving program allows visitors as young as 10 to get closer than ever to 16 sharks at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
September 29, 2015
It’s almost time to Hoot ‘n’ Howl at Northwest Trek and go ‘Boo’ at the Zoo
September 29, 2015
Cubs, cubs, cubs, and more cubs
September 21, 2015
Celebrate Sensational Sea Otters at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Sunday
September 11, 2015
Details of new aquarium to be discussed at public meetings Sept. 28 and 30
August 10, 2015
Sun in the sky, ‘snow’ on the ground at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Aug. 22
August 5, 2015
Discover hands-on exploration and fun this summer – Explore the Shore provides oceans of learning about sea animals
July 30, 2015
Sharks, sharks, and more sharks! It’s a shark extravaganza at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium August 8
July 29, 2015
Plants live at the Zoo, too! Monthly garden tours showcase landscape at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
July 16, 2015
– E.T. walrus dies at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
– E.T.: 1982-2015 Pacific walrus inspired generations to learn more about Arctic animals
July 16, 2015
E.T. walrus seriously ill and will undergo surgery at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium today
July 13, 2015
What a great deal: Four-and-a-half hours at the Zoo for half off general admission
June 29, 2015
Growing up fast: 8-month-old Sumatran tiger triplets to make debut in Zoo’s largest outdoor exhibit for tigers Tuesday morning
June 12, 2015
And their names are… Orchid, Banyan, Kapok and Teak
June 10, 2015
Two beach programs offer hands-on exploration and fun this summer
June 8, 2015
Point Defiance Zoo camps offer educational fun for all ages
June 8, 2015
Endangered Sumatran tiger dies of apparent liver disease at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
June 4, 2015
Clouded leopard quadruplets to make public debut Friday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
May 22, 2015
– New exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium mesmerizes visitors with the haunting beauty of billowing bells and flowing tentacles
– Jammin’ with Jellies – Taking Action to Help the World’s Oceans
– Jammin’ with Jellies – About Our Jellies
May 19, 2015
Clouded leopard quadruplets are healthy and growing at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
May 14, 2015
Four endangered clouded leopard cubs born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
May 4, 2015
SUMMER OF 2015 BUCKET LIST
May 4, 2015
In honor of Moms – It’s Half-Price Moms’ Day at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday
April 29, 2015
Summer of Wonder begins this weekend at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 29, 2015
Tacoma shipping company honored with Paw of Approval award for its innovative work in reducing carbon emissions
April 13, 2015
Elderly polar bear receives chemotherapy for advanced-stage cancer
April 10, 2015
Polar bear Glacier undergoing sophisticated testing for assessment of liver cancer
April 8, 2015
Longtime Zoo employee and educator Karen Povey named Education Curator at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
March 10, 2015
Plan now to spend a Spring Break ‘Staycation’ with the conservation superstars at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 24, 2015
Elderly red wolf dies following sudden illness at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 6, 2015
A ‘bear’ of a toothache: Veterinary dental expert extracts abscessed and fractured teeth from 880-pound polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
February 6, 2015
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to host public meeting on Feb. 18 to discuss plans for new aquarium and upcoming exhibit renovations
January 31, 2015
Birds of a feather: Red-legged seriema Twiggy picks Seahawks to win Super Bowl
January 29, 2015
12th Man flags ‘flies’ underwater in shark exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
January 27, 2015
Nominations now open for Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Paw of Approval award recognizing environmental stewardship among Pierce County businesses