Having grown up in Tacoma, but moving away years ago, I was pleasantly surprised by the "new" Pt Defiance Zoo. It was very modern with lots of interactive areas for the little ones. With our admission, we also got free entrance to the aquarium and the carousel. All-in-all, a really fun time. more

My husband and I were visiting Seattle and decided that we wanted to see a Zoo AND an Aquarium. So rather than pay for both places we decided to pay for the one (much cheaper) ticket to Point Defiance. Plus, we love sharks and they have a very large shark tank. The zoo is on the smaller side. And I... more

This is a smaller zoo, but it is an aquarium as well. The kids enjoy it and it can be done in a few hours if you only have half a day. When we were there last year the kids loved the beluga whales. They weren't there this year though and I heard one had died. That was a disappointment. more

After just visting the Sacramento Zoo in California. I found Point Defiance lacking in animals, and the layout was odd. I won't be returning. Bears - 2 polar, 1 tiger. Where are the giraffes, multitude of monkeys, no apes. I thought their habitats were lacking. I felt sorry for the animals. more

open air, natural enclosures, beautiful setting. see penguins, bald eagles, budgies and raindeer. Kids will love this area w/a great mix of sea life and land life. has a pacific giant octopus. bring your walking shoes as it is in a park-like setting - on a hillside. we spent 5 hours there! more

I was at the park with my SO and 5 year old daughter June 26, 2009. She loved it, especially the play area for the kids. there are not enough water fountains in this park. Also, the beluga whale (Beethoven) is no longer there. He was moved to San antonio ( yea for me since that is close to me).... more

I took my mom and 2 year old daughter. It was a big enough place for both of them as they were both worn by the time we finished our stroll. It's a big park, but a small zoo. Not enough animal exhibits. All in all, however, a rather pleasant visit. We watched the outdoor exhibits show. It was entertaining... more

As other members have written, this was a "cozy" zoo with a few choice animals in smaller enclosures. I felt that the size made it the perfect destination for a morning or afternoon walking tour (spent 2 and a half hours at a quick pace). I was impressed by the naturalists who had an owl and a snake out for... more

Yesterday my friend and I took our two toddlers to the zoo, and we had an enjoyable time. I felt that our children had the opportunity to get up and close to the animals. We really enjoyed the beluga whale and the walrus. I think that this zoo is an excellent place to take toddlers because the zoo is smaller,... more