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2017 Press Releases

2017 Press Releases

Nov. 22, 2017
Generous visitors at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium donate 1,500 pounds of food to families in need

Nov. 9, 2017
Bring items for food bank, get a price break at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Nov. 7, 2017
Veterans receive free admission to Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek

Nov. 5, 2017
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park closes early due to snow and ice

Oct. 6, 2017
Nature is calling: The elk rut is in full swing at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and it’s quite a show

Oct. 2, 2017
Veterans receive free admission to Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Nov. 10-12

Oct. 2, 2017
Get half off general admission by bringing food donations to Point Defiance Zoo or Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Nov. 3-19

Sept. 7, 2017
Online tickets now on sale for Hoot ‘n’ Howl

Sept. 6, 2017
Get into the Seahawks spirit with “Blue Fridays” at Northwest Trek

August 29, 2017
It’s a Feeding Frenzy Sept. 2-4 at Northwest Trek

Aug. 8, 2017
Nature and adventure await Girl Scouts on Super Girl Scout Day

August 6, 2017
It’s almost time to Run Wild at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

August 6, 2017
Feeding Frenzy gives animals some wild meals Sept. 2-4

July 1, 2017
Keepers share their work – and their love for animals – at Keeper Spotlight

June 30, 2017
Sixth bison calf born at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

June 29, 2017
Baby bison joins newborns from National Mammal Species at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

June 9, 2017
Three trumpeter swans a-swimming add to the baby animal boom at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

May 27, 2017
First elk calf and fourth bison calf of the season born at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

May 23, 2017
First three bison calves of the season born at Northwest Trek

May 5, 2017
Popular bear camp teaches visitors about bear safety in the wild

May 3, 2017
Zip Wild complex of zip line and challenge courses opens May 6

May 2, 2017
Ready set slime during Slug Fest June 24 & 25

April 28, 2017
Rick Dietz named Deputy Director of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

April 3, 2017
Key leadership appointments enhance and strengthen the conservation mission at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

March 15, 2017
Spring break means playtime at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park during ‘Wild Week of Play’ April 1-9

February 28, 2017
Geriatric grizzly bear humanely euthanized at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

February 28, 2017
Metro Parks Tacoma supports reintroducing grizzlies to North Cascades

March 20, 2017
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park welcomes seven millionth visitor

January 8, 2017
Up to four kids admitted free with each paying adult at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park during Kids ‘n’ Critters special event over Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb 18-20

January 1, 2017
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park sets attendance record with more than a quarter million visitors in 2016

 

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