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Plunge into a tropical world featuring sharks, coral reefs and other fascinating marine life.
Some of the zoo's most beloved animals--beluga whale, Pacific walrus, sea otters and tufted puffins--live in this award-winning habitat. You can view this exhibit above and below water, offering
This exhibit features blind cave fish, barn owls, Burmese python (16 feet long) and gopher snakes.
This exhibit features the Eurasian Eagle Owl, Spectacled Owl and the Raven (the raven is not a bird of prey, but this is where he lives).
Magellanic Penguins live on the rocky shores of South America. Look for sea anemones and sea urchins living in the tide pool.
Sprawling over five acres, there are six exhibit areas with many viewing points, as well as a waterfall, streams, ponds, mineral licks, and bamboo forest. You will quickly discover why this exhibit is
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 mus
Tour two floors of exhibits, including the hands-on Marine Discovery Center. See salmon, jellyfish, octopi and much more.
The zoo is pleased to provide visitors with the chance to observe Red Wolves and learn more about this important recovery program. Learn what Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is doing to save the endan
This fanciful exhibit engages children in active learning through play. The focus is on fun, movement and learning what animals need to thrive. Explore the Magical Movement area where kids can climb a
'Animal Avenue' features meerkets, role rats and dozen of other new kinds of animals.
Urban gardening at its smallest, New Digs features a neighborhood brimming with container gardens and interactive window boxes. A produce stand and delivery truck offer abundant opportunities to sort,
Small changes in eating and physical activity habits can have a big impact on children's lives. Through dramatic and explorative play, adults and children discover healthy options in selecting fo
Soar Into Story takes kids on a storybook journey with the featured book.
Children's spending power increases each year, yet parents and schools often struggle to provide financial guidance. In an effort to help the adults who nuture young children, the Children's
The Puyallup Fair (officially known as the Western Washington Fair) is a part of tradition in the Pacific Northwest. What began as a three-day country fair has grown into the sixth largest in the worl
How do museums decide what artworks to choose for the permanent collection? The process is complex, but at its most basic, the works in the collection need to relate to each other in a variety of ways
'Becka's Clubhouse' features Art FUNdamentals, combining your most popular hands-on art lessons to create a rich and creative experience. The art activities guide little artists to expl
Everyday the staff and guests at the museum take a half an hour to play with bubbles.
Enjoy great stand-up comedy each week!
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