Point Defiance Zoological Society Information

The Zoo Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit fundraising organization whose purpose is to lend financial support to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.The Zoo Society fosters the relationship between Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and our community by raising funds and generating community support. The Zoo Society supports the mission of PDZA by providing financial and in-kind resources for the Zoo's recreation, education and conservation programs; its animal collections; and its permanent and temporary exhibitions. The 29-acre zoological park is the second most popular tourist destination in Pierce County, attracting about 700,000 visitors a year. The Zoo sits within 700-acre Point Defiance Park, offering spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. The Zoo currently houses 792 animals from 98 different species.