Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sensory Inclusive
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Tacoma, Washington - Pierce County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Seattle-Tacoma
Strong listing detail
Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium offers sensory-inclusive visit supports in Tacoma, including social stories, visual schedules, KultureCity app resources, sensory bags, and staff training.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is a Tacoma zoo and aquarium operated within Point Defiance Park.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.pdza.org/visit/open/
- Phone
- (253) 404-3800
- tickets@pdza.org
- Ages
- All ages; families should confirm admission, current hours, and sensory checkout steps before visiting
- Season
- Year-round zoo visits, subject to hours, closures, and event schedules
- Cost
- The sensory page describes support tools; families should confirm admission, membership, and any caregiver admission details directly with the zoo.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The broader visit page lists the zoo address, phone, and ticket email.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Sensory bags, social story, and visual schedule
KultureCity sensory-inclusive tools, including sensory bags, social stories, visual schedule resources, app preparation, and trained staff.
- Ages
- All ages; families should confirm admission, current hours, and sensory checkout steps before visiting
- Season
- Year-round zoo visits, subject to hours, closures, and event schedules
- Schedule
- Sensory resources are available for zoo visits; families should check current hours and any timed-entry requirements before going.
- Cost
- The sensory page describes support tools; families should confirm admission, membership, and any caregiver admission details directly with the zoo.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Point Defiance Zoo sensory inclusive page says the zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity, has trained staff, and offers social stories, visual schedules, KultureCity app information, and sensory bags with fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, and other resources.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Sensory bags, social story, and visual schedule
The official Point Defiance Zoo sensory inclusive page says the zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity, has trained staff, and offers social stories, visual schedules, KultureCity app information, and sensory bags with fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, and other resources.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Point Defiance Zoo lists social stories, a visual schedule, KultureCity app resources, staff training, and sensory bags.
Access notes to confirm: Sensory bags can be checked out at the front gate at no cost by leaving an ID, and the page links social stories and a visual schedule board.
What we checked
What we found: The official Point Defiance Zoo sensory inclusive page says the zoo is a certified sensory inclusive facility registered with KultureCity, has trained staff, and offers social stories, visual schedules, KultureCity app information, and sensory bags with fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, and other resources.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websitePoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Sensory Inclusive
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sensory Inclusive reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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