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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA · Tacoma
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest, featuring over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species across 29 acres in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park. The AZA-accredited facility hosts major exhibits including Arctic Tundra, Asian Forest Sanctuary, Rocky Shores, and the state-of-the-art Pacific Seas Aquarium, along with a certified botanical garden and event spaces for weddings, receptions, and corporate events.

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Upcoming events

  • End of Summer Blast
    Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM PDT · Family & Kids
  • Zoo Boo
    Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9:30 AM PDT · Family & Kids
  • Veterans Day events
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM PST · Community & Social
  • Zoolights
    Friday, November 27, 2026 · 4:30 PM PST · Festivals & Parades

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