Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

253-591-5337
5400 N Pearl St # D
Ruston, WA 98407
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Business Information

Zoos, Government Offices-city, Village & Twp, Aquariums-public
Aquariums
MONDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
TUESDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
WEDNESDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
THURSDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
FRIDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
SATURDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM
SUNDAY:9:30AM-4:00PM

Customer Reviews (35 reviews)

calql8ted

on Citysearch Nov 29, 2009
Most people in this area would say that the Seattle Aquqarium is a great place to visit but I find the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium to be a lot more enjoyable. They have cheaper prices and it includes the zoo as well. to... (more)

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on Citysearch Aug 26, 2009
This is a great place to take the family. The kids will enjoy the various animals and if you get the chance stop by the bird shows they have... (more)

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on Citysearch Jul 09, 2009
This is an excellent zoo. I take my son here every other week or so. I have the year pass, it is worth the cost. Parking is free. There is a... (more)

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on Citysearch Apr 04, 2006
This is a nice zoo....and not too big. They have most of the major animals you would see at a zoo, plus a great shark exhibit, some whales,... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 28, 2005
When going to this zoo you and your family will be in store for a day of fun. There are many different animals to see and shows to watch. Th... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 25, 2005
We've gone here on a few fieldtrips for school and it's a great place to go! It is not as crowded as Woodland Park zoo so it is perfect if y... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 20, 2005
This is such a fun place to go with the whole family. My kids love going here. Its a zoo and an aquarium rolled into one. They have a Wil... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 19, 2005
We love the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium!! Its not a huge zoo, but the kids are able to track the animals, and even remember their names ... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 17, 2005
If your children are learning about sea creatures this is the perfect place to take them. They have every creature you could think of includ... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 15, 2005
You so have to go to this zoo, it is one of the best in the country. The employees were actually walking some of the animals out next to yo... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 14, 2005
They have a new kidszone which makes it even more fun for the kids. They can play in the water and go down slides and climb on things. Its... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 13, 2005
Right next to beach, cheap prices, and good things to see. It is great for a family to go where the funnest thing is being around each othe... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005
I've been going to this zoo since I was a little kid. They keep updating their selection of animals, to make it a fun and rewarding experien... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005
its worth the drive down to point defiance. its a hidden gem. its definetly a better value than the seattle zoo-aquarium combo. less crowds,... (more)

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on Citysearch Nov 08, 2005
We love this zoo. I love ET the walrus and the tigers are cool. They are also getting 2 female walruses in and I cannot wait to visit them... (more)

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on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005
This is a really cool place to go with your kids or with a group of friends and your kids just for the day. They have a ton of stuff to look... (more)

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on Citysearch Oct 05, 2005
I think this zoo may be on a tight budget. I have been to several zoo's in the country and this one has to be one of the smallest and least ... (more)

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on Citysearch Sep 29, 2005
We have never run out of things to see and do at Point Defiance. What an amazing place for kids (and adults!). The new children's play area... (more)

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on Citysearch Sep 22, 2005
Although the wildlife rehabilitation that takes place is impressive, the permanent displays don't have much that isn't overshadowed by the W... (more)

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on Citysearch Sep 17, 2005
Great place to take the family who is new to the area or just visiting from out the town. This zoo is on the small size but offers something... (more)
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