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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma WA 98407

3.5

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Phone:

(253) 591-5337, +1 253 752 9657,

Website:

www.pdza.org

The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has a wide variety of animal life, including land and marine denizens. The zoo is also home to many interactive and educational exhibits, in line with its mission to educate the public about conservation and preservation of animal habitats. The zoo also has many travelling exhibits, offering visitors a continually unique experience.

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43 reviews

71% of guests recommend this place.

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I thought that it was a really great experience. more on Yahoo! Travel

Parking is often ample and its free. more on GoCityKids

You get amazing views of the sound, islands, Mt. Rainier, Tacoma Narrows Bridge. more on GeckoGo

This is but an illusion, for in order to see and spend a reasonable time at each exhibit will require at least a full afternoon, if not an entire day.... more on Epinions.com

Its a very thorough exhibit.... more on insiderpages.com

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30 reviews

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Lots to see and do here for the family, all season fun and the Park is a great walking area also. more on TripAdvisor

Awesome park with things for the kids to touch and pick up. more on TripAdvisor

While it's not a large zoo, it makes up for it in beauty. Be sure to take the 5 mile scenic drive around Point Defiance. ... more on TripAdvisor

Is a beautiful setting, great for families or just lay down and absorb the surroundings, the animals are a plus. The ... more on TripAdvisor

Great small zoo. Polar bears and walrus are cool. Local tie-ins are nice more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From KidsPlayParks

This is a great place to take the family. The kids will enjoy the various animals and if you get the chance stop by the bird shows they have. It was great watching the ... more on KidsPlayParks

This is an excellent zoo. I take my son here every other week or so. I have the year pass, it is worth the cost. Parking ... more on KidsPlayParks

This is a nice zoo..and not too big. They have most of the "major" animals you would see at a zoo, plus a great shark exhibit, some whales, and some other sea animals. They have a lot of places to eat and a ... more on KidsPlayParks

When going to this zoo you and your family will be in store for a day of fun. There are many different animals to see and shows to watch. The petting zoo is a hit for all that love animals. During Christmas ... more on KidsPlayParks

We've gone here on a few fieldtrips for school and it's a great place to go! It is not as crowded as Woodland Park zoo so it is perfect if you have a large group. The elephants are fun to watch as they\'re so close. We also love the ... more on KidsPlayParks