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Goats! At Point Defiance Zoo & Aqarium’s Kids’ Zone
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma
Round up the family and check out Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Kids’ Zone — a bright, colorful area of the zoo designed to encourage play. Kids may be able to feed or groom resident goats and sheep and get a closer look at some of the zoo’s animals, like wallabies and meerkats. Check out the private experiences, including the Groovy Goats Experience, for even more hands-on fun.
Cost: Included with admission ($16–$25; ages 2 and younger free) or membership.
Hours: Open daily, year-round. Hours vary seasonally, so check the website.
Find it: 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma
Next stop: Woodland Park Zoo Family Farm
