The most diverse collection of animals in the zoo. This is a fun and educational exhibit where small mammals, birds, insects, frogs and reptiles illustrate survival strategies in the animal kingdom. PDZA is the official survival and breeding center for the endangered red wolves. The red wolf interpretive and viewing center tells the story of bringing a species back from the brink of extinction and showcases the handsome wolves themselves. Penguin Point A nesting colony of Magellanic penguins inhabits is an exciting thing to see.
Penguins fly underwater and bray like donkeys in their naturalistic outdoor exhibit.
Always popular with the public, penguins are a point of pride for Point Defiance.