After kids come to the zoo on scholarship, some classes send thank-you notes to The Zoo Society. Reading through these notes leaves a lasting impact, and reinforces the need of supporting the children of Pierce County through field-trip scholarships. ✏️

Without our donors’ help, none of this would be possible. If you’d like to help support scholarships for qualifying Pierce County schools, head to the link in our bio! ✨

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Trolls are coming (Oct 15-Jan 24)!!🍂

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are incredibly excited to have Thomas Dambo`s TROLLS: A Field Study on our grounds! Created from reclaimed materials, the sculptures invite you to slow down and connect with beauty around them. 🌳

Guests can find four Trolls at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and are included with your normal admission.

Hope to see you all soon! ✨

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In 2025, The Zoo Society purchased two state of the art ventilators for our veterinarians! One of these ventilators can be seen in use on our clouded leopard, Rakhan. 🐾

Anesthetic drugs can suppress spontaneous breathing, making mechanical ventilation an important tool for maintaining patient safety. These ventilators can be programmed to deliver consistent, controlled breaths throughout an anesthetic procedure and can be adjusted to accommodate different lung volumes and respiratory rates.

The ventilators help ensure that anesthetized animals receive adequate oxygen and inhalant anesthetic while also supporting the removal of excess carbon dioxide from the lungs. This technology has significantly enhanced our vets` ability to provide safe, high-quality anesthesia across the diverse species in their care.

Support from our donors makes purchases like these ventilators possible. If you`d like to donate to animal care, click the link in our bio ✨ …

Did you know we sent over 8,000 kids from 9 districs to the zoo on scholarship in the ‘25-‘26 school year? 📚

This is only thanks to supporters like you, giving these children the opportunity to experience their community like never before. It’s hard to put into words how grateful we all are for these experiences, so read it straight from the source! ✨

To donate to this vital program and help more kids come to our zoo, go to the linktree in our bio or head to zoosociety.org/support/make-a-donation/ 🐾

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So special to look back at the success of our Wild Whispers: Long Table through these photos ✨

Food was delicious, animals were adorable, and the atmosphere (thanks to @tacomalittletheatre and @tlb_events!) made this Long Table a night to remember! Not only did we raise $201,000, with $103,000 going to a new animal transport vehicle for our wonderful vet team, but the enjoyment of those who attended is palpable in these shots! 🥂

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Did you know The Zoo Society has a kiosk in Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium? AND that the inside was recently renovated? 🐾

Our kiosk sits across from “Sally,” the bronze sea turtle, and has been dormant for a little while. That is until we got in there, fixed it up, and made it ready to share with you all! (Slide through the photos to see what it looked like before 😧)

On special weekends, Members’ Nights, or during Zoo events, you just might find us open as you peruse around the zoo. Keep an eye on our social media for when we’ll be open! Stop by, learn more, and maybe win a prize ✨

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Hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend as much as Jumbo Jet enjoyed this strawberry 🍓

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North American Beavers are now available through our Adopt-A-Species program!🌲

Not only do you receive your own beaver plush, certificate, fact sheet, and photo, but all proceeds go towards supporting animal enrichment @ptdefiancezoo ✨

Head over to the link in our bio to get your own Butternut (or Walnut…or Nutmeg)! 🐾

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Our Pancakes, Pajamas, & Play event was full of fun, bugs, and crafts!! 🪲

Held before the zoo opened, 85 guests had the chance to make animal-shaped pancakes, participate in a scavenger hunt and plinko, and craft a caterpillar and bug hotel! With plenty to do, and the weather cooperating, guests of all ages had a wonderful time that ended in a raffle and entrance to the zoo. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who came, and thanks to our corporate partners for helping this event be the success it was ✨

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Step quietly into an unforgettable evening at Wild Whispers, The Zoo Society`s annual Long Table Dinner and Auction supporting Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. 🥂

Put on your 1920s best, raise a glass of giggle water, and enjoy an extraordinary evening supporting the health and wellbeing of the animals you love, right here at the zoo. 🐾

Buy your tickets through the link in our bio! ✨

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One of the most gorgeous and unique parts of our zoo isn’t an animal—it’s the plants! 🌱🌸 Starting now and in the coming months, our flora and fauna will come alive with blooms and bees. See you in the sun soon ✨

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