Otter Encounter in Tacoma

Meet Asian small-clawed otters during an interactive encounter at the petting zoo. Continue exploring the zoo and its other animals after your otter time.

• Interact with curious Asian small-clawed otters
• Explore the zoo and visit its other animals
• Feed zoo animals with an included food bucket
• Watch the otters' energetic and inquisitive behavior

What's Included

• Zoo admission
• One bucket of animal food per person

Important details

• Arrive 10–15 minutes before your scheduled start time
• Complete a waiver for every participant before check-in
• Ensure a parent or guardian signs the waiver for each minor
• Ages 10+ only
• Ages 10–16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the enclosure
• Prepare for the weather; encounters continue unless severe local safety concerns or animal behavior require otherwise