Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Tacoma Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 5400 N Pearl St,Tacoma,WA,98407
  • Phone: 2535915335
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  • Website:www.pdza.org
Average Rating
4.5
 15+ reviews
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Yelp
4.5
 15+ reviews
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma,WA,98407

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • The only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is large enough to house a variety of animals, but small enough to be accessible to families with small children.Exhibits include the Asian Forest Sanctuary with eight vanishing Asian species, including tigers and ... more on GoCityKids.com

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3.0
Just Right for the Little Ones

PDZA is a smallish, clean, recently remodeled zoo and aquarium in a rather breathtaking location. It has a kid's playground that has some animal exhibits (and in warmer weather an interactive fountain - bring a change of clothes and shoes that can get wet). There is a merry-go-round for an extra ... JKLM, a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

5.0
Angela K. 's review

My dad and I use to spend the whole day at Point Defiance. This is also the spot I took my first real boyfriend on our first date. It's really special ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

2.0
It was small but it was...

...good for the price we spent 2 hr the kids zone was the best part my kids are 2 & 8 he was a littel like is that all a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

5.0
Maria C. 's review

Over the years this place has grown and is now certainly as good as the Woodland Park Zoo. The Aquarium is awesome, the polar bears magnificent, belugas ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

4.0
Great for kids of all ages

We have four kids and they all found something here that they liked. The park was just the right size for our 8, 6, 5, & 4 year olds. We were able to see everything before ... Kerri, a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

Directions

Located in north Tacoma, about 40 miles south of Seattle. From I-5: Take Exit 132 (Highway 16 west). Exit at 6th Avenue and turn left. Take the next right onto Pearl Street. Follow Pearl Street into Point Defiance Park. Directional signs will lead you to

Hours

May 26 - September 3 2007 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. See the web site for more information.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: General Adults (ages 13-64) $10.00 Seniors (ages 65 & older) $9.00 Youth (ages 5-12) $8.00 Tots (3 & 4) $4.00 Pierce Co. Residents* Adults (ages 13-64) $9.00 Seniors (ages 65 & older) $8.00 Youth (ages 5-12) $7.00 Tots (3 & 4) $3.00 Schools** All Age Students Jan-Feb $4.00 Mar-Apr $5.00 May-Jun $6.00 Jul-Dec $4.00 (These rates only apply to groups from accredited public or private schools; please inquire about general group rates) *Pierce County residents support the Zoo through local sales taxes. AAA members and members of the military receive the same discount. Wheelchairs: $5 a day. Strollers: $5 a day; $7 for a double stroller Umbrellas: $1.50 a day.
  • Events: Check the web site for the special events calendar which includes activities such as Zoobilee and the Dive-a-thon.

Other Web Resources

  • www.pdza.org

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