Friday, Nov. 20 @ 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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Grab the leash and explore something new together with your dog at the zoo! Wander dog-friendly paths, snap cute selfies, and enjoy a relaxed, tail-wagging day side by side. Guests ages 18 and older may bring one dog per person with an advance-purchase Dog Day ticket; dog tickets are not sold at the gate.

All dogs must be registered in advance with a $20 online dog ticket (walk-up dog admissions won’t be available). For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, all dogs must be well-behaved, up-to-date on vaccinations, and kept on a non-retractable leash no longer than six feet.

Stick to the designated dog-friendly paths. Some areas of the zoo will be dog-free to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all animals and guests, so check the map to see where your pup can join the fun.

5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407-3224 United States
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407-3224

$17-$25 humans; $20 dogs

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