This list of stories includes major updates at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, such the births of a sea lion pup and baby meerkats. The Tropical Reef Aquarium reopened last year after a ...

The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (PDZA) in Tacoma has some otterly exciting news to share. PDZA is welcoming a new male otter and celebrating an otter pup, while also debuting its Sumatran tiger ...

Mawar, a 6-year-old female Sumatran tiger, is set to make her public debut at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this Saturday. Born at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, Mawar recently completed a ...

The zoo has closed some pathways near the zoo's Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater out of an abundance of caution, spokesperson Tessa Miller said.

TACOMA, Wash — Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo (PDZ) shared some sad news on Monday, announcing that one of its penguin chicks died after a number of health complications. Periwinkle was six months old, ...

Ume, a young Malayan tapir born at Point Defiance Zoo, has moved to Minnesota Zoo as part of a conservation effort to protect this endangered species.

TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) welcomed a special new baby to its family in Tacoma over the weekend. A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born there on Sunday, weighing ...

Let's start this week with some education by way of entertainment! The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium kicks off their Wild Wonders Show this weekend, but today, Senior Staff Biology Maureen O'Keefe ...

Wildlife experts are responding to concerns about one of their polar bear’s health and treatment after a recent video gained thousands of views on the social media app TikTok. The video shows the bear ...

The spooky season has officially come to an end, and it is now time to prepare for the holiday season. As you get into the holiday spirit, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is doing the same. The ...