The annual Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival will take place on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting Thursday, June 5, traffic will be impacted in and around ...

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 ...

There is no guarantee of future otter pups, but the zoo reports the introduction has been successful. "The pair has been ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Take a dive into the world of sharks and discover their biology, while also learning how to protect these animals in the wild with Point Defiance Zoo's Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives. Since ...

Tacoma is welcoming a new Sumatran tiger. According to a news release from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the new arrival – a 6-year-old female named Mawar – came all the way from Australia. She is ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Construction is now underway at a popular waterfront area in Tacoma. A part of Point Defiance Marina is closed off as construction crews repair a failing seawall. Parks Tacoma said ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announced the name and gender of their rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf Tuesday. It's a girl! Staff at the Tacoma zoo made the name and gender ...

Traffic restrictions begin Thursday near Point Defiance Park for festival setup. Access changes affect Pearl Street entrance, Roberts Road and Marina tunnel. Limited free parking, paid options and ...