This year has been filled with unforgettable moments! We welcomed new members to our family, cherished the memories of beloved animals we've lost, and celebrated the reopening of our refreshed Tropical Reef Aquarium. We also deepened our connections with our conservation partners and incredible community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Wishing you a Happy New Year and an even brighter year ahead! ❤️ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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This year has been filled with unforgettable moments! We welcomed new members to our family, cherished the memories of beloved animals we've lost, and celebrated the reopening of our refreshed Tropical Reef Aquarium. We also deepened our connections with our conservation partners and incredible community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Wishing you a Happy New Year and an even brighter year ahead! ❤️ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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It’s beginning to look a lot like ZOOLIGHTS! ✨ The 34th year of Zoolights shines bright with more than 800,000 sparkling lights. Timed online tickets required at pdza.org/zoolights. Zoolights is presented by BECU. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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It’s beginning to look a lot like ZOOLIGHTS! ✨ The 34th year of Zoolights shines bright with more than 800,000 sparkling lights. Timed online tickets required at pdza.org/zoolights. Zoolights is presented by BECU. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Experience the magic and see Point Defiance Zoo transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 700,000 sparkling lights. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Experience the magic and see Point Defiance Zoo transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 700,000 sparkling lights. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Let it glow. ✨ Let it glow. ✨ Let it glow. ✨ It's the most magical time of the year at Point Defiance Zoo. Zoolights, presented by BECU, sparkles bright Nov. 24-Jan. 1. Come see the Zoo transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 800,000 lights. 🎟️: www.pdza.org/zoolights For the last three years, Zoolights sold out, so be sure to get your timed online tickets soon! Note: Only tickets are valid through pdza.org/zoolights. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Let it glow. ✨ Let it glow. ✨ Let it glow. ✨ It's the most magical time of the year at Point Defiance Zoo. Zoolights, presented by BECU, sparkles bright Nov. 24-Jan. 1. Come see the Zoo transformed into a colorful winter wonderland with over 800,000 lights. 🎟️: www.pdza.org/zoolights For the last three years, Zoolights sold out, so be sure to get your timed online tickets soon! Note: Only tickets are valid through pdza.org/zoolights. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Happy #PenguinAwarenessDay! 🐧 Join keeper Noelle as she feeds our Magellanic penguin waddle. The penguins are fed sustainable seafood, like herring and capelin. About 27 inches tall, Magellanic penguins are about in the middle of the penguin height range. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Happy #PenguinAwarenessDay! 🐧 Join keeper Noelle as she feeds our Magellanic penguin waddle. The penguins are fed sustainable seafood, like herring and capelin. About 27 inches tall, Magellanic penguins are about in the middle of the penguin height range. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Animals keeping cool! ☀️ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Animals keeping cool! ☀️ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Fun with Willow! 🥰 Today, the five-month-old, spunky muskox calf went full turbo after warming up to her giant jolly ball for enrichment. The playful calf now weighs 170 pounds and is growing fast! 💗 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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It’s time for sharks, green sea turtles, eagle rays and jellies too! 🦈 The Pacific Seas Aquarium and South Pacific Aquarium are now open with new protocols that keep everyone safe and healthy. Reconnect with wildlife and feel the wonder all over again. 🐢 Learn more about our new protocols and reserve your timed online ticket at pdza.org. 💦 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Big snores from the big guy on National Napping Day! 💤 The seven-year-old walrus weighs 2,348 pounds and is still growing! Male walruses continue growing until at least 14-16 years of age. 💗 The caps on his tusks help protect them as they grow. 📹: Keeper Kristyn | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Watch as endangered Red Wolves Juno and Itabi enjoy bloodsicles for enrichment! Zoos use "bloodsicles," typically made from frozen meat and blood treats, to offer a unique and refreshing way to keep Red Wolves and other carnivores hydrated and entertained. 📹: Keeper Ariel | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Staff are gradually introducing Ume the tapir calf to water in multiple ways behind the scenes. Adult tapirs are skilled swimmers and use their flexible noses as natural snorkels. 📹: Assistant curator Erin | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Walrus spa day! Our massive walrus indulges in a refreshing drink straight from the hose. Sound up to hear his happy vocalizations and soak in the cuteness! 🥰 📹: Keeper Brittany | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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The critically endangered American Red Wolf pups have found their voices! The night camera caught the three-month-old pups howling as a pack with their mom at our offsite Red Wolf facility. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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The critically endangered American Red Wolf "pups" that were born at our off-site facility in April are growing fast and now adolescents. Watch as the 8-month-old Red Wolf pack wrestles and plays in alfalfa for enrichment. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Adventures with Pedro! 🐧💙Pedro explored new sights and sounds around the seal and sea lion habitats. These adventures help the fuzzy chick get comfortable with different environments as he continues to grow and thrive.At two months old, Pedro will remain behind the scenes until he loses his downy feathers and learns to swim, before rejoining the colony at Penguin Point. 📹: Keeper Russell | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Willow the muskox loves her piles of fall leaves! 🍁 At 357 pounds, Willow is still too small to interact freely with her dad, Hudson, who weighs over twice her size at 812 pounds. Willow and her mom Charlotte’s close bond continues to grow, and they spend time together daily. 💗 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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The five critically endangered American Red Wolf pups continue to play, bond, and grow at our offsite facility. The pups are now four months old and weigh around 20 pounds. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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✨ The many sides of Ume ✨ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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More swimming lessons for baby Ume! 🛟 The one-month-old tapir calf had access to a larger indoor pool behind the scenes, but instead of diving in, she cautiously tiptoed at the edge, curiously testing the water with her wiggly nose. Tapir mom, Yuna, was enjoying her swimming session and encouraging Ume to join (that’s the “hiccup” sound you hear). 📹: Keeper Katie | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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The sweetest family snuggle session with proud meerkat dad Chaka, while mom Keeya stands guard. 🥰 For the first time in 11 years, we’re celebrating the birth of two healthy litters of meerkat kits. Moms Keeya and Naledi recently welcomed litters of four each. Keeya’s curious little explorers are starting to explore the Kids’ Zone meerkat habitat, while Naledi’s crew is still snuggled up behind the scenes. 📹: Conservation Engagement Manager Wendy | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Thank you to everyone who came out for our first-ever Dog Days at the Zoo! 🐶 We loved seeing your pups explore the zoo and meet some wild new friends. Missed it? Don't worry! Tickets go on sale Oct. 1 for special Dog Nights at Zoolights-paws-itively magical evenings you won't want to miss. ✨ Plus, Dog Days at our sister zoo, Northwest Trek, is back on Oct. 31. Tickets on sale now at nwtrek.org 🐾 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Keeping it cool in true meerkat style! ☀️ Our meerkat mob is beating the summer heat with frosty ice and one of their favorite snacks, mealworms. 🧊🐛 They love digging in, munching away, and staying refreshed while enjoying a tasty enrichment surprise. 💛 📹: Keeper Bailey | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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It's a big day for baby Ume! The one-month-old tapir calf had access to a larger indoor pool behind the scenes, and she wasted no time testing it out with her mom, Yuna. Stay tuned to see how this tiny tapir takes to the water. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Check out this sea cucumber on the move! You can see it cruising in our Tidal Touch Zone, using its feeding tentacles to search for food. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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The beaver family bobs for baby pumpkins! #beavers #pumpkinseason #enrichment #pointdefiancezoo
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Two orphaned walruses reunite 7 years later. Meet Mitik and Pakak! 💕 Read their story at pdza.org/two-orphaned-walruses-reunite | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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