Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Tacoma, WA, United States
- Opened
- 1905
- Species listed
- 5
About Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is located in Tacoma, Washington, US, and is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest, PDZA is owned by Metro Parks Tacoma. Situated on 29 acres (12 ha) in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. The zoo was founded in 1905; the aquarium was founded in 1935 near Commencement Bay and relocated within the zoo in 1963. Both are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In Pierce County, Washington, this is said to be one of the most popular tourist des…
Animals you can see here
5 species from our encyclopedia are recorded at this venue. Tap one to read its profile.
Bactrian CamelCamelus bactrianus
Barn OwlTyto alba
Clouded LeopardNeofelis nebulosa
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina
WalrusOdobenus rosmarusSpecies lists come from Wikidata and may be incomplete — collections change. Check the venue's own site before travelling to see a particular animal.
