Tacoma tacoma aquarium events

Plant Conservation Day

Join us for a celebration of the Zoo's abundant and exotic flora Saturday, July 6 during Plant Conservation Day.

Animal Encounters

11:00 a.m...

Veterans Day Celebration

In celebration of Veterans Day, we are offering free admission to all individuals who are currently serving or have honorably served in the U.S. military on Sunday, Nov. 10 and Monday, Nov. 11...

Zoo Lights 2013

Bundle up and stroll the Zoo as it comes aglow with more than a half-million lights...

Arctic Animal Conservation Celebration

Come play the Arctic way! See how our polar bears, muskoxen and Arctic foxes stay cool all year long with fun toys and treats called enrichment...

Prickly Porcupines

Critter Club is a series of programs just for tots ages 3 and 4...

Career Day 2013

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to be a zookeeper, marine biologist, or zoo veterinarian? Well now is your chance during Career Day on Sat. Nov...

Tacoma Resident Free Days

Visitors who live at a Tacoma address will be admitted free on the Tacoma Resident Free Days listed below. Please bring proof of residency...

Tacoma Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration

The Zoo salutes young readers with a FREE day at the Zoo, in partnership with the Tacoma Public Library's summer reading program...

Explore the Shore

Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for low tide beach walks where we will identify tide pool animals and record their presence and lo...

Tiger Conservation Weekend

The world populations of Sumatran and Malayan tigers have dwindled into the low hundreds...

Sharks!

See and learn all about sharks at our Sharks celebration! The aquariums will be bubbling with fun activities all day long. All special shark festivities are FREE with zoo admission.

Elephant Birthday

Zoo Boo

Put on your best costume and join us for a fun, fall-themed weekend at the Zoo...

Tiger Cubs First Birthday

Celebrate Berani and Dumai's first birthdays with us on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Berani the Malayan tiger cub arrived at the Zoo on Oct...