Polar bear twin sisters Astra and Laerke are celebrating their 3rd birthday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 18-19. Since first arriving at the zoo in June, the pair … Continued

Celebrate Astra and Laerke!
Nov 16-17.

Nearly 800 observers took part in this year’s City Nature Challenge spanning King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Snohomish and any place in between. From April … Continued

Tickets on sale now. Purchase tickets here.  Ghosts, goblins, and gourds – you can find all of that at the Zoo’s annual Halloween event, Zoo Boo. But something else festive is … Continued

Animals, Costumes and Fun at Point Defiance Zoo & Northwest Trek  It’s time to have some spooky fun while staying safe at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek … Continued

Have fun after-hours. Free for members.
Aug 16.

Time to roar! Meet our wild cats.
Aug 3-4.

Meet our plants – and our horticulturalist.
Jan 7.

Our Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater show and Bugs Alive! are back!
Opening Weekend: May 4-5

Costumes, animals, candy and fun!
Oct 19-20.

Splashing, ice treats and fun!
Aug 31-Sept 2.