There’s not much that can stop most animals from enjoying a snack, but Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium zookeeper Adrienne has ...

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 ...

TACOMA — Officials at Point Defiance zoo say an elderly polar bear has been euthanized after suffering sudden major paralysis of his right side. Zoo veterinarian Dr. Holly Reed said 27-year-old ...

Raising kids takes a lot of work, whether you’re a human or an animal parent. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, ...

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium welcomed enthusiastic crowds Friday as Ume, a three-month-old Malayan tapir calf, made her highly anticipated public debut. “We wanted to come specifically to see the ...

Point Defiance Zoo announced Monday that one of its polar bears, Astra, will be moving to a new zoo in October. Astra and her sister, Laerke, arrived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) in 2023 as ...

The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will host its popular fall celebration, Zoo Boo, in October. The family-friendly event runs from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can come ...

TACOMA, Wash. -- Meet Trebek! The baby muskox is named after "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. The fuzzy calf was born on June 7 at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. "Jeopardy!" shared ...