2020 Press Releases
Staff mourn loss of two beloved moose
Oct. 6, 2020: Staff at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park are mourning the loss of two beloved moose, Nancy and Spruce, who died over the weekend at the Eatonville wildlife park.
Get spooky this Halloween
Oct. 2, 2020: Oct. 2, 2020: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park offer animals, costumes and safe fun both in-person and virtual this October.
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Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo win awards
Sept. 16, 2020: Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium have been recognized for conservation and research work with two awards from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.
Keeper Adventure Tours reopen
Aug. 10, 2020: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is reopening its Keeper Adventure Tours on Friday, Aug. 14, with timed online tickets and enhanced safety protocols. Timed online tickets will go on sale Aug. 10.
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Send a customized Animal Shoutout
Aug. 6, 2020: Animal lovers can now share a special message with a wild touch, all from the comfort of your own couch! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park are now offering “Animal Shoutouts.”
Online Wildlife Academy launches Aug. 11
Aug. 6, 2020: Online Wildlife Academy, a brand-new program offering fun, interactive, online science lessons through Zoom, launches Aug. 11 at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.
It’s reopening time!
June 9, 2020: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park will reopen to the public June 18, with timed online tickets and a new, safe experience.
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Drive your own vehicle around the Free-Roaming Area
May 14, 2020: New Wild Drive tours open May 27, giving guests the chance to seeing a moose or mountain goat from the comfort and safety of their own car.
Kids get in free this February at Wild Child Weekends
Jan. 30, 2020: During the month of February, up to two children ages 12 or younger are free with each adult general admission on weekends, including Presidents’ Day and Feb. 29.
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Over 1 million visitors to Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo
Jan. 13, 2020: In 2019, 825,937 guests walked through the turnstiles at sister zoo Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium – a record. Combined with Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, this meant more than 1 million visitors for the second consecutive year.