Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Zoos, Government Offices-city, Village & Twp, Aquariums-publicAquariums
| MONDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 9:30AM | - | 4:00PM |
Customer Reviews (35 reviews)
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on Citysearch Nov 29, 2009Most people in this area would say that the Seattle Aquqarium is a great place to visit but I find the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium to be a lot more enjoyable. They have cheaper prices and it includes the zoo as well. to... (more)
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on Citysearch Aug 26, 2009This is a great place to take the family. The kids will enjoy the various animals and if you get the chance stop by the bird shows they have... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 09, 2009This is an excellent zoo. I take my son here every other week or so. I have the year pass, it is worth the cost. Parking is free. There is a... (more)
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on Citysearch Apr 04, 2006This is a nice zoo....and not too big. They have most of the major animals you would see at a zoo, plus a great shark exhibit, some whales,... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 28, 2005When going to this zoo you and your family will be in store for a day of fun. There are many different animals to see and shows to watch. Th... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 25, 2005We've gone here on a few fieldtrips for school and it's a great place to go! It is not as crowded as Woodland Park zoo so it is perfect if y... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 20, 2005This is such a fun place to go with the whole family. My kids love going here. Its a zoo and an aquarium rolled into one. They have a Wil... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 19, 2005We love the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium!! Its not a huge zoo, but the kids are able to track the animals, and even remember their names ... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 17, 2005If your children are learning about sea creatures this is the perfect place to take them. They have every creature you could think of includ... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 15, 2005You so have to go to this zoo, it is one of the best in the country. The employees were actually walking some of the animals out next to yo... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 14, 2005They have a new kidszone which makes it even more fun for the kids. They can play in the water and go down slides and climb on things. Its... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 13, 2005Right next to beach, cheap prices, and good things to see. It is great for a family to go where the funnest thing is being around each othe... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005I've been going to this zoo since I was a little kid. They keep updating their selection of animals, to make it a fun and rewarding experien... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005its worth the drive down to point defiance. its a hidden gem. its definetly a better value than the seattle zoo-aquarium combo. less crowds,... (more)
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on Citysearch Nov 08, 2005We love this zoo. I love ET the walrus and the tigers are cool. They are also getting 2 female walruses in and I cannot wait to visit them... (more)
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on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005This is a really cool place to go with your kids or with a group of friends and your kids just for the day. They have a ton of stuff to look... (more)
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on Citysearch Oct 05, 2005I think this zoo may be on a tight budget. I have been to several zoo's in the country and this one has to be one of the smallest and least ... (more)
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on Citysearch Sep 29, 2005We have never run out of things to see and do at Point Defiance. What an amazing place for kids (and adults!). The new children's play area... (more)
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on Citysearch Sep 22, 2005Although the wildlife rehabilitation that takes place is impressive, the permanent displays don't have much that isn't overshadowed by the W... (more)
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on Citysearch Sep 17, 2005Great place to take the family who is new to the area or just visiting from out the town. This zoo is on the small size but offers something... (more)
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on Citysearch Aug 24, 2005This zoo has a great idea - combine zoo and aquarium in one place! A wide variety of animals and exhibits that any and everyone will enjoy! ... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 30, 2005I love this zoo! Having lived in Tacoma for most of my life, I have frequented this zoo many times. It it set in the beatiful location of Po... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 25, 2005Point Defiance is a smaller zoo that feels doable in a morning or afternoon without feeling like you have to rush to see it all. It is set ... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 14, 2005The layout of the zoo is less than desirable and it seems pretty small. The aquarium is very nice, but overall the rest of the zoo and anima... (more)
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on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005Point Defiance Zoo is a nice little zoo. Tickets aren't expensive and children under 3 are free. They recently remodeled the zoo and made i... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 08, 2005I may be disqualified from reviewing the Pt. Defiance since my father has worked in the aquarium there since I was 5, but I don't care! Thi... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 07, 2005What a wonderful way to spend a day with your family. It's not a huge zoo, but has wonderful habitats for the animals. The shark exhibit i... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 07, 2005My family loves to spend a few hours at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. The new additions make it even more of an adventure. I especi... (more)
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on Citysearch Jun 07, 2005I took my 1 year old son here for the first time a month ago and he absolutely was mesmerized by the tropical fish and sharks. We were in t... (more)
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on Citysearch May 29, 2005The zoo is coming a long way this year - they have added new animals, the new asian theme area is awesome! They have also just installed a n... (more)
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on Citysearch May 28, 2005This isn't the greatest zoo in the world or the state but it's still a very fun way to spend the day. It's not too expensive to get in or bu... (more)
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on Citysearch May 08, 2005There is alot to see at the zoo. There are lots of different animals to see and the aquarium is awsome. The sharks are kind of scary. The pl... (more)
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on Citysearch Apr 19, 2005This zoo is awesome. The aquarium is so cool. There is so many fish and even sharks, it's one of the best things I have ever seen. The anima... (more)
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on Citysearch Apr 14, 2005We love this zoo! We go there especially for the great aquarium. It's so much fun and easy to spend the whole day there. It's a little crowd... (more)
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on Citysearch Apr 13, 2005This zoo is a little smaller than the others in WA.. but it has an awesome aquarium and lots of attractions for the kids.. The admission pri... (more)