# Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407 - Ages: All ages (free for toddlers 2 and under; stroller-friendly paved zoo grounds) - Price: General admission (ages 3+) $16–$22; Members $8–$11; Children 2 and under free - Organizer: Metro Parks Tacoma & Point Defiance Zoo Society - Official page: https://www.pdza.org/event/zoolights/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/zoolights-at-point-defiance-zoo-and-aquarium--listing-ccb8cd68cbd90728f355468c ## About A Puget Sound holiday tradition for over 35 years, Zoolights illuminates Point Defiance Zoo with more than 800,000 sparkling LED lights crafted into iconic Pacific Northwest wildlife and festive wonderland scenes. Children will marvel at the 100-foot-wide giant glowing octopus perched atop the aquarium, playful swimming sea otters, leaping killer whales, and the majestic illuminated Mount Rainier replica. Paved and gently ramped zoo paths provide easy navigation for strollers and wagons throughout the outdoor grounds. 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