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Sea lion pup makes public debut at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Aug 20, 2024

Guests to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium can now...

Remembering Suki

Aug 11, 2024

Point Defiance Zoo mourns the loss of beloved elephant...

Summer Zoolympics

Jul 23, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympics are starting this week, and our...

Female Arctic Fox Joins Sven

Jul 11, 2024

Sven, the Arctic fox, has returned to exploring his habitat...

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New Animals Move into Tropical Reef Aquarium

Jul 23, 2024

Over 40 marine animal species joined the Tropical Reef...

Tropical Reef Aquarium: Before & After

Jul 05, 2024

The Tropical Reef Aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo &...

Fine Dining with Sharks

Jun 07, 2024

It’s 8 a.m. at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and there...

How to Train a Shark

Jun 06, 2024

When you visit the Tropical Reef Aquarium, you’ll likely notice the...

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United Efforts Bring Hope to Orphaned Pacific Walrus Calf in Alaska

Aug 26, 2024

Five organizations from around the United States have come...

Critically Endangered American Red Wolf Pups Receive Exam

Jun 18, 2024

Our five critically endangered American Red Wolf pups met...

Allergy Treatment for a Goat

May 20, 2024

Does the spring pollen have you in a sneezing fit? Does stepping...

Polar Bear Exams

Apr 04, 2024

Polar bear twins Astra and Laerke, both 3-years-old, received...

conservation

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The Global Race to Save Tigers

Jul 26, 2024

When Asian Forest Sanctuary Assistant Curator Erin gives a...

2024 City Nature Challenge Breaks Records

May 15, 2024

RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, OBSERVATIONS, AND...

Vote for OL Reign x Point Defiance Zoo

Oct 13, 2023

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is honored to be OL Reign’s...

Zoo Works to Recover Critically Endangered Red Wolves

Oct 04, 2023

At Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, it’s a big “howl yes!” for...

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Volunteer Profile: Brittney Polly, Wildlife Champions Assistant

Aug 19, 2024

Second graders at Arlington Elementary School got decked...

Wildlife Champions Explore Oak Tree Park

Apr 19, 2024

They have thick trunks and twisting branches, like winding pathways...

Spring Break Staycation

Mar 20, 2024

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be open daily beginning April...

Zoo Animals Visit Tacoma Students

Mar 01, 2024

Fourth and fifth graders at Tacoma’s Arlington Elementary were...

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Gardens Galore

Jun 27, 2024

When you envision a day trip to Point Defiance Zoo &...

Nolina Hibernica in Bloom

May 14, 2024

Plant lovers, you’ll want to check this out! Point Defiance Zoo &...

Zoo Bamboo

Sep 18, 2023

It’s one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It’s used for...

Hundreds of Local Community Scientists Participated in City Nature Challenge

May 31, 2023

Nearly 800 observers took part in this year’s City Nature Challenge...

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Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives now on sale at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Aug 07, 2024

Tickets for the popular Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives at Point Defiance Zoo...

Top Rainy Day Activities At The Zoo

Jan 10, 2024

When it’s wet and cold outside, there are plenty of ways to...

9 Wildly Fun Holiday Gift Ideas

Nov 03, 2023

For the holidays this year, consider gifting those close to you...

Zoo Art

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Meet Aquarium Artist Mindy Barker

May 13, 2024

For more than three decades, the South Pacific Aquarium at...

Sea Turtle in Bronze

Feb 26, 2024

There’s a new sea turtle at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Like...

Red Wolf Art – Please Touch!

Sep 08, 2021

Just above floor level at the Red Wolf Woods habitat, a young girl...

Double Exposed

Jul 22, 2021

Zookeepers and the animals they love What’s the animal...

zoolights

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Zoolights Tickets on Sale Now

Oct 24, 2023

It’s only October, but the Zoolights crew at Point Defiance Zoo &...

Staff Profile: Cameron McIntyre, building Zoolights magic

Nov 16, 2022

Sightseeing Zoolights with Cameron McIntyre isn’t your standard...

Zoolights Delights for 35 Years

Oct 11, 2022

Tickets on sale now. Purchase tickets here. Ghosts, goblins, and...

Dear Santa: An Animal Wish List

Dec 19, 2019

What would you ask Santa for these holidays if you were a...

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