2016 Press Releases
2016 Releases
December 29, 2016
Dramatic art exhibit featuring sea creatures sculpted from plastic pollution opens in April at Point Defiance Zoo
December 29, 2016
Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Lancer Hospitality team up to eliminate the sale of disposable plastic bottles at both zoos
December 16, 2016
Alan Varsik named interim director of Zoological and Environmental Education for Metro Parks Tacoma
December 15, 2016
A third female walrus arrives at Point Defiance Zoo as a breeding partner for Dozer
November 25, 2016
3,650-pound walrus whistles, bellows, clacks, shows his flippers and gets fed with his ‘girlfriends’ in new video from Point Defiance Zoo
November 25, 2016
Thanks to our visitors: Guests at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park team up to donate 3,691 pounds of food to people in need
November 21, 2016
Military Nights honor nation’s servicemen and servicewomen with a discount to Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Nov 28 and 30 and Dec 5, 7, 12, 14
November 10, 2016
E.T. the walrus to be honored with a bronze sculpture at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
November 10, 2016
Male walrus with 17-inch tusks to debut Friday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
November 2, 2016
Veterans enjoy free admission to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium during Veterans’ Appreciation Days, Nov 11-13
November 2, 2016
Calling sixth-grade through college-age students – Get the scoop on zoological careers for free
October 26, 2016
Sculpture of Tacoma’s beloved Ivan will help tell the story of critically endangered gorillas as their numbers dwindle in the wild
October 25, 2016
Larger than life: Bronze sculpture honoring beloved gorilla’s memory to be unveiled Wednesday in Point Defiance Park near entrance to zoo
October 10, 2016
It’s here: The spookiest time of year at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
October 6, 2016
Polar Bear Conservation Weekend set Nov. 5-6 to celebrate iconic Arctic animals
September 20, 2016
Gary Geddes to retire in January, leaving a legacy of conservation and growth at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
September 1, 2016
Searching far and wide: Pokémon trainer discount at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
August 23, 2016
Dive into Labor Day Weekend fun during End of Summer Splash
August 1, 2016
3-month-old muskox calf to make public debut Tuesday at Point Defiance Zoo
July 26, 2016
Splish, splash, we’re having a summer blast at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium – California sea lion makes his debut
July 3, 2016
Sharks, sharks, and more sharks! it’s a shark extravaganza at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on July 9-10
June 26, 2016
Groundbreaking celebration set for July 11 for new Pacific Seas Aquarium
May 12, 2016
Endangered Species Spotlight, May 21-22, will celebrate conservation efforts
May 6, 2016
Introducing Saffron, Masala and Coriander
May 2, 2016
Two beach programs offer hands-on exploration and fun
April 28, 2016
Sumatran tiger Jaya dies at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 27, 2016
Sumatran tiger critically ill at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 25, 2016
Sea otter dies at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 21, 2016
Clouded leopard triplets to make public debut Friday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 7, 2016
Endangered clouded leopard cubs growing fast at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
April 1, 2016
Three endangered clouded leopard cubs born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
March 28, 2016
Spend a spring break ‘staycation’ with conservation superstars at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
March 9, 2016
Dive in to experience the magic of marine life during Ocean Commotion weekend, March 19-20
March 7, 2016
– There’s no drugstore pregnancy test for a clouded leopard: Point Defiance Zoo staff uses science, training and trust to tell if an animal is expecting – and she is!
– Three California sea lions arrive at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, but they won’t be on exhibit just yet February 3, 2016
– February brings Valentine’s fun at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, plus a bonus event for Leap Day weekend
February 2, 2016
Plants live at the Zoo, too! Monthly garden tours showcase landscape at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
January 21, 2016
Tiger “brothers” Berani and Dumai to separate as Malayan tiger Berani moves on to another zoo through a managed breeding program
January 11, 2016
– Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium sets attendance record as 732,208 people visit during 2015 to see clouded leopard quadruplets, tiger triplets and much more
– 15-month-old tiger triplets will receive special enrichments at 11 am today as Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announces best attendance in history