Scouts & Homeschoolers at Point Defiance Zoo: activities, trips, bookings

Where learning meets fun

Bringing your homeschoolers to the Zoo?

It’s the perfect place to learn about animals, natural environments or wildlife conservation – and have a ton of fun.

Design your own Zoo learning day with at-home and teacher resources below.

Wildlife at Home

Nature at Home

Scavenger hunts, arts, DIY science.

Missing animals? We’ve got the solution – Nature at Home! Kids learning at home can now explore wildlife online in self-directed learning. Find animal videos, scavenger hunts, nature science, crafts, pollinator gardens and more.

Nature at Home

Teacher Resources