Explorers’ Wild Zoo Tour

Explorer families are invited to a fun and educational private tour of the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.

Cost

Free! All expenses are covered for each Explorer and one (1) family member.

Who

DSB Explorers ages 13 and under. Every Explorer must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and time

Aug 23, 2025 07:30 AM until Aug 23, 2025 05:00 PM

Location of event

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407

Event description

Animated zoo entrance with signs pointing to different animal exhibits. A hyena, a tiger, and a monkey can be seen in the background.

During this early morning experience, Explorers will have the zoo to themselves as they visit selected areas before the zoo opens for the day. They’ll be accompanied by knowledgeable guides and get a chance to say good morning to some of the animals. This unique experience includes a special animal encounter at the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater.

Explorers staff and teachers will provide activities and support throughout the tour. After the tour, families can spend the rest of the day exploring the zoo on their own.

In addition to the Wild Zoo Tour experience, Explorers and their families will: 

  • Build relationships with others as well as with nature and the animals around them.
  • Increase their physical connection to their body and their surroundings by touching, seeing, hearing, and moving around. 
  • Share the sounds that they hear and have conversations to practice communication. 
  • Focus on one of senses at a time (hearing, smell, touch) to help improve self-regulation skills.

 

Registration information

SPACES ARE LIMITED! Register online by June 23, 2025. Please contact Sara Logston with questions or for more information.