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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium?
  • Where is the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium located?
  • How many animals can visitors see at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium?
    • The zoo and aquarium are home to more than 9,000 specimens from 367 different animal species.
  • Why should visitors go to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium?
    • It’s the perfect place to spend the day with friends or family within the Pacific Northwest’s only combined aquarium and zoo.
  • What views can visitors enjoy at Point Defiance Park?
    • Point Defiance Park offers visitors breathtaking views of the nearby Puget Sound and snowcapped Mount Rainier.
  • What are some of the favorite animals at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium?
    • Some of the favorite animals to see include the Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Sumatran Tigers, and Asian Elephants.

Address: 5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA, Phone: 253-404-3800

See the animals at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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