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Located in Tacoma, Washington with directions and parking information available
Accessibility
Disability Adventure Day programming offered; sensory-friendly experiences and quiet spaces available; behind-the-scenes accessible tours
Visitor tip
Prioritize catching the daily Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater shows at 11:30 a.m. (and 2:30 p.m. on weekends). Reviewers consistently highlighted these wildlife educational shows as creative and worth planning your day around, making them a must-see rather than optional entertainment.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Key Experiences
- Keeper chats, shark dives, outdoor theater shows, animal encounters
- Hours
- 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat-Sun
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
What visitors say
They have great and fun wildlife educational shows. Mostly for kids. And those young at heart.
Skunk and chicken performances were not very exciting but... it's better than nothing.
These guys are so creative 😍 if you're at the zoo and you can catch a show. It's so worth it.
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Did You Know?
- Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater features a daily educational show called 'Zoo's Got Mail' presented by Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, running at 11:30 a.m. daily with additional 2:30 p.m. performances on weekends
- The zoo has recently acquired notable new animals including Bao the otter pup, Eve the octopus, and Bintang the Sumatran tiger
- Penguin Point habitat is undergoing a major expansion planned through a 2026 bond proposal, indicating significant capital investment in animal care
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