$100 covers annual vaccines for penguin chicks
$250 feeds all our sharks for a day
$500 Purchases a heavy duty enrichment toy for our goats
$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?
On July 15, 2022, come to the surface for a summer night including an outdoor gourmet dinner and live auction.
Proceeds from this event will support the Dive and Aquatic program at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
Includes:
A Full Size Plush
Photo
Species Fact Sheet
Adoption Certificate
2 Society Face Masks
A Surprise Mini Plush!
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 3 weeks away from our Dive-In Long Table Event!
We hope you will join us for an exciting event that will give you a first-hand look at what is involved in caring for our aquariums, as well as an opportunity to meet the team ...
Jun 24
Looking for some local summer fun? We’re back with our annual Long Table Dinner & Auction event. Cocktails, Aquatic Life, Apps, Gourmet Dinner, & Dessert Under the Stars.
What are you waiting for? Register today through the Events ...
Jun 17
We had a blast at our first ever Mocktails with the Keepers at @ptdefiancezoo! Thank you so much to those of you that came out in support, we hope you had as much fun as we did!
You can read more about the event through the Latest News ...
Jun 15
Dive into the depths with us this Summer and join us for our Dive-In Under the Sea Long Table Dinner & Auction. Enjoy the summer with this (21+) event complete with cocktails, appetizers, a silent & live auction, plus an outdoor gourmet ...
Jun 6
Turn off Animal Planet and come down to the Point Defiance Zoo on June 10th! Grab a tasty mocktail for an hour while your family learns about animal care. Our keepers will show you and your family how to care for goats, and you can even groom ...
Jun 3
We are on our 16th year of our donor funded Zoo Field Trip!
Since 2006, nearly 37,000 students have been able to visit @ptdefiancezoo through this program and we expect over 1500 students to have visited us this year alone by the time the ...
Jun 2
Parents - June 10th is a night you won't have to worry about dinner. Why? Because you're taking the family to Mocktails with the Keepers! One aspect of Mocktails with the Keepers is we will be providing tastes of summer foods and fun ...
May 31
Have you ever wanted to know what a ball python eats or how to groom a goat? You can at the newest after hours event by The Zoo Society, Mocktails with the Keepers. Along with fun summer drinks and tasty food, you can learn about how keepers care for...
May 23
Looking for a way to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer? Join us for Mocktails with the Keepers! A fun night for the whole family, while supporting the animals you know and love at @ptdefiancezoo.
Register today at ...
May 20
Our beloved polar bear, Blizzard, who inspired many was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sunday morning after a rapid decline in his health.
The elderly bear was diagnosed with liver cancer in Sept. 2021 and was ...
May 10
We’re only 5 weeks away from our family-friendly Mocktails with the Keepers event.
Join us for an exciting event that will give you and your family a fun and educational opportunity to learn from the zoo keepers who care for the animals ...
May 6
What better way to kick off the summer than supporting your favorite animals at the Zoo? Join us Friday, June 10th for our first ever Mocktails with the Keepers.
This will be a family-friendly event complete with a silent auction, raffle, ...
May 4
We wanted to take the time today and reflect on everything YOU have done to keep us going. Without the donations, volunteers, and support, our animals would not have the care they deserve! From the furry, the flying, the fish, and everyone in between...
Apr 29
One way your donation dollars are put to use is through animal enrichment.
We believe that animal enrichment is one of the most important jobs the zookeepers at @ptdefiancezoo do! Keeping the animals engaged allows the animals to feel ...
Apr 27
Here at The Zoo Society, we love to celebrate animal holidays! Our friends from Point Defiance AAZK @ptdefianceaazk are holding the 7th annual @partyforpolarbears event to celebrate this amazing species. Venture to @dystopianstate in Tacoma from 5:00...
Feb 25
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