You'll find creatures from the Pacific Northwest and around the Pacific Rim. The Zoo & Aquarium is open year round. Here is a list of some of the animals you'll see:
Asian Forest Sanctuary
A bamboo forest environment where exotic animals rotate from one exhibit to another.
- Sumatran tigers
- white-Cheeked gibbons
- siamangs (primate)
- Malayan Tapir
- anoa (small Asian buffalo)
- crested porcupines
- Tragopan pheasants
- Asian small-clawed otters
Rocky Shores
Native creatures in an environment that simulates Washington's ocean coast.
- harbor seal
- pacific walrus
- sea otter
- tufted puffin
Arctic Tundra
An exhibit featuring mammals found on the Alaska tundra.
- Arctic fox
- muskox
- polar bears
- reindeer
Animal Avenue
Animal exhibits with a focus on learning about an animal’s place in the world through families, homes, and communities.
- meerkat
- lemurs
- mole rat
- spiders and tarantula
- snakes
- tortoise
- frogs and toads
- insects
Kids' Zone
Child-friendly combination of animal exhibits, climbing and play areas, and conservation activities.
- goats
- sheep
- reptiles
- wallaby
Aquarium
Point Defiance's aquariums feature creatures from the North and South Pacific.
- seahorses
- sharks
- tropical fish
- octopus
