Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Get outside. Watch nature. ID and discover.
Free. All ages. Puget Sound area. Apr. 28 - May 7
Our Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater show and Budgie Buddies are back! Opening Weekend: May 6-7
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Discover the world of low tide. Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park. Free.
Celebrate Pride and our LGBTQIA+ community at the Zoo!
June 24-25.
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Discover the world of low tide. Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park. Free.
Time to roar!!! Meet our tigers.
Free with admission. July 29 - July 30
Discover the world of low tide. Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park. Free.
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Discover the world of low tide. Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park. Free.
Splashing, ice treats and fun!
Free with admission. Sept. 2-4
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
Costumes, animals, candy and fun!
Free with admission. Oct. 14-15
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.
U.S. military veterans and active-duty are invited to enjoy the wonder of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium at no charge during Veterans’ Appreciation Day on Nov. 11.
Meet our plants - and our horticulturalist.
Free with admission.