$100 covers annual vaccines for penguin chicks
$250 feeds all our sharks for a day
$500 purchases a heavy duty enrichment toy for our polar bear
$1,000 feeds our elephant for one week
All donations help. Will you consider giving today?
$100 covers annual vaccines for penguin chicks
$250 feeds all our sharks for a day
$500 purchases a heavy duty enrichment toy for our polar bear
$1,000 feeds our elephant for one week
All donations help. Will you consider giving today?
We Support Species Survival Plans, Environmental, and Conservation Initiatives
Your contributions, whether they be financial, your time, or your influence, all directly impact the animals and their keepers at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. You are part of a movement that keeps the Zoo alive.
❗️We're hiring ❗️
Have you ever thought about working for a non-profit? How about one at a ZOO? We are looking for a full-time administrative development coordinator to manage all aspects of office administration for The Zoo Society....
Sep 14
We are so proud to introduce our new website.
It’s beautiful, fun, inspirational, educational, and easy to navigate. We love all the colors and shapes that represent the animals we care for and the area we live in.
Take a peek ...
Sep 13
LAST DAY TO BUY YOUR BRICK!
Leave a legacy at the Zoo and have your own personalized message engraved on one of our circular pads.
Sep 10
Happy Labor Day Kids! 🐐 🐐 🐐
As always, our keepers and staff are hard at work caring for all of our animals and spaces and getting ready for Fall. 🍁
Sep 6
Today is International Day of Charity.
We know there are so many great organizations out there you can give to, but if you love animals and want to see them protected and cared for, think about sending a little love our animal's way ...
Sep 5
National Wildlife Day It's one of our favorite days because we love wildlife and wild places. Do your part to help conserve wildlife here and around the world by donating today.
#NationalWildlifeDay
Sep 4
Pave the Way - We think this brick has your name written all over it. (Well maybe not yet, but it could!)
You only have a week left to get your brick - the last day to purchase is September 10th. We still have some bricks available, so get ...
Sep 2
September is Save a Tiger Month, and we need your help.
Our goal is to raise $5,000 in the month of September to help fund Tiger research, conservation, and care.
Your contribution will support:
- Care and feeding of our ...
Sep 1
How can we not celebrate our resident superhero canine Herald on National Dog Day?
Herald was rescued from @tacomahumane (Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County) and has raised over $110k for animal conservation through the Dr. Holly ...
Aug 26
One of our sweet donors 😇 recently purchased some buoys for our Zoo animals and Hudson the Muskox couldn't be happier.
Despite his tough guy persona, he can be a little hesitant to start roughhousing with new enrichment items. But ...
Aug 23
What does being a non-profit mean to us?
🌎 It means that our organization isn't just made up of our internal staff, it's made up of anyone and everyone who shares our passion for animals and their conservation around the world....
Aug 17
It's World Elephant Day, one of our favorite days since we always love to celebrate our precious Suki.
Now in her late 50s, Suki is one of the elderly animals at the Zoo and receives extra special care. She has an exercise plan and ...
Aug 12
Wouldn't you like to have your own personal message engraved on one of the bricks at the Zoo? Leave your mark at one of your favorite places in Tacoma!
Order at the Pave the Way link in our bio.
Aug 10
For those of you who don't know Lisa, she's the heart of The Zoo Society.
Lisa is the Senior Development Director and has dedicated her time and resources to making this organization the best it can be. She's a friend to all ...
Aug 4
Happy International Tiger Day!
This weekend, come celebrate with us at @ptdefiancezoo and meet the fantastic five who make up our streak of tigers - Bandar, Raja, Indah, Kirana, and Kali (pictured)
All weekend long, their keepers ...
Jul 29
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