Love at the Zoo

Big, breath-taking sharks or majestic sea turtles often are the attention-grabbers when visiting one of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s two aquariums. But there are hundreds of underrated little ocean animals that deserve a few minutes of your curiosity. Over the coming months, we’ll highlight some of the small but mighty animals that might go unnoticed on a quick glance in the water and share what makes them so unique.   May Highlight: Strawberry anemone This tiny pink anemone lives…

Looking for a fun, meaningful way to treat your pet this holiday season? At Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, enrichment is part of everyday care, and something you can bring home to your own animals. “Enrichment encourages natural behaviors, keeps animals mentally and physically active, and helps them thrive,” explains Lacey Zeno, Curator of Ambassador Animals, who oversees the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. “It’s one of the best gifts you can give an animal, whether it’s a zoo resident or…

This morning, one-year-old muskox Willow was officially introduced to one-year-old Pretzel in the large Tundra habitat, and it was a success! Willow and Pretzel have been seen grazing and exploring together, and their introduction has added a vibrant dynamic to the habitat. Willow’s parents, Charlotte and Hudson, observed the introduction nearby in their own space. As the young muskoxen grow, staff plans to have all four muskoxen eventually share the same Arctic Tundra habitat at times.  Our animal care…