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Conserve

We protect wildlife and wild places

It takes all of us to protect wildlife, and there are many things you can do. Learn about animals, donate to our conservation fund or take action in your everyday life. Join us.

Supporting Conservation

We partner with organizations, researchers, and communities to support conservation projects that protect wildlife and create meaningful impact. Through funding, collaboration, and shared expertise, we help turn conservation ideas into action. Explore how we’re supporting this work around the world.

Supporting Conservation
Saving Species

From sharks to Red Wolves, we work with partners to protect vulnerable species and support their recovery. By connecting people to wildlife and the challenges they face, we help inspire action. Discover the species we’re working to protect.

Saving Species
Protect the Pacific Northwest

Right here at home, we’re helping protect native species and ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest. From community science to habitat research, our work supports long-term conservation. See how we’re making a difference in our region.

Protect the Pacific Northwest
Take Action

Protecting wildlife starts with all of us. Whether it’s making sustainable choices or getting involved in conservation efforts, small actions can have a big impact. Find ways you can help protect wildlife and wild places.

Take Action

Curious to learn more about conservation? Read our stories!

New waterfront housing available for purple martins in Tacoma

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

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Global conservation win: zebra shark pup from Point Defiance Zoo hatches in Indonesia

Update: June 2026 Big things are happening for the zebra shark pups descended from our shark pair, Peanut and Butter! Through our partnership with global conservation coalition ReShark, healthy zebra … Continued

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Zoo says goodbye to Red Wolf sisters in critical move for conservation

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s American Red Wolf sisters, Peat and Willow, recently left the zoo in a critical move for conservation. The pair was transferred to the zoo’s off-site … Continued

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