Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is a good destination for families with younger kids. The zoo itself doesn't have that many animals. But there are polar bears, monkeys, reindeer, foxes, owls, etc. The aquarium (both are included in one price) has some great stuff though. There are beluga whales, walruses, penguins, dolphins. There is also an excellent part of the aquarium devoted to sea life of the Puget Sound. There are even separate tanks with various local displays, like sea life of the San Juan Islands, the coast, Vashon, etc. There is also a "fun zone" area for little kids that is very popular and has water games, a petting zoo, etc. All for under $9. Plus, the location is very beautiful, in a tree covered park with nice views of the sound and the Olympics.
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