Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Discounted admission for military — minutes from JBLM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma is the closest major zoo to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and offers military pricing at the gate. Covers over 9 acres on Puget Sound with Pacific Northwest and Arctic animal exhibits. Popular with JBLM, McChord, and Kitsap military families.
✓ Year-roundIn-storeVerified Mar 2026
Who Qualifies
Active DutyVeteranGuardReserveSpouseDependent
How to Claim
1Show military ID at the Point Defiance Zoo ticket window for the military discount rate.
Proof Required
🪪 Military ID