
Party for Polar Bears
Polar Party
American Association of Zoo Keepers
Arctic Stories
Cindy Roberts, a former staff biologist at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, recently received the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Nico van Strien Leadership in Conservation Award. Cindy was recognized for her extensive work with polar bears and her passion and commitment to helping polar bears in the wild. Cindy founded Party for Polar … Continued
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is now home to a new rescued Arctic fox named Sven. Guests can meet the three-year-old fox in the newly renovated fox habitat in the zoo’s Arctic Tundra area. “We are delighted to provide a home to Sven and know our guests will fall in love with him,” said Malia … Continued
Blizzard, a beloved polar bear who inspired generations of guests from across the Puget Sound region and around the world to care about his species, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sunday morning after a rapid decline in his health. The elderly bear was diagnosed with liver cancer in Sept. 2021 and … Continued