Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough for you to get really close to them. It's fun and affordable, and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. ANIMALS & EXHIBITS Almost all of the Zoo's animals live around the Pacific Rim. The Kids' Zone features animals from around the world. You'll find each animal in an exhibit named after its wild habitat. Asian Forest Sanctuary Sprawling over five acres, there are six exhibit areas with many viewing points, including our popular Cats of the Canopy exhibit, as well as a waterfall, streams, ponds, mineral licks, and bamboo forest. You will quickly discover why this exhibit is called a sanctuary. Rocky Shores Some of the Zoo's most beloved animals - Pacific walruses, sea otters and tufted puffins - live in this award-winning habitat. You can view this exhibit above and below water, offering a closer-than-ever look at these marine animals. Arctic Tundra The Arctic Tundra exhibit mirrors a coastal setting near Point Hope, Alaska. Travel along sloping walkways into the "Far North" and encounter reindeer and Arctic foxes as well as massive muskox, known to the indigenous tundra people as "Oomingmak." Then, venture further to see polar bears! Red Wolf Woods Thanks to the efforts of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and other organizations, the red wolf population has grown from 14 to over 250 wolves over the past few decades. Observe our beautiful red wolves, learn about their conservation story, and observe a real wolf skull and pelt. South Pacific Aquarium Plunge into a tropical world featuring sharks, coral reefs and other fascinating marine life. North Pacific Aquarium Tour two floors of exhibits, including the hands-on Marine Discovery Center. See salmon, jellyfish, and much more. Kids' Zone Explore the Magical Movement area, where kids can climb and move, or visit Contact Junction to meet live animals up-close. Head over to Animal Avenue to meet meerkats, lemurs, snakes and much more! Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater The Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater invites you to watch exciting animals showing their amazing talents on the naturalistic stage as the presenters take you on an outdoor adventure! *Military discount is valid at admission window only with proof of military service (military or veteran ID card, discharge papers, DD 214, or any other proof of service). Not valid for online purchases. Military discount may not be combined with other discounts. Not valid for prior purchases.
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