Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Gate 6
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Gate 6
Nature

Major accredited zoo and aquarium with Pacific Northwest and global species — covers zoology, marine biology, and wildlife conservation programs.

What families say
Families describe this as a well-maintained, calm zoo good for young kids, with a new aquarium and enough animals out and about to hold their attention—most visits wrap up in just a couple hours. Note that the grounds have a fair number of ramps and stairs, so less mobile visitors may want to rent a scooter or wheelchair (available on-site, though not free); the surrounding park also has trails and nice views if you want to extend the trip. Reviewers consistently praised the staff, especially in the aquarium, and called it welcoming for special needs families, so it's worth buying tickets online ahead of time to save money and skip lines.
Ages 316
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Five mile Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407
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