Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Tourist attraction
Open Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
About
Wildlife of the Pacific Rim. Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
- 📞Phone(253) 404-3800
- 🕒HoursMonday:9 AM–4 PMTuesday:9 AM–4 PMWednesday:9 AM–4 PMThursday:9 AM–4 PMFriday:9 AM–4 PMSaturday:9 AM–5 PMSunday:9 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Petting zoo: Has petting zoo
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Playground: Has playground
Nearby
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