Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Zoo · KultureCity certifiedSensory-inclusive certified zoo with free sensory bags, downloadable social stories, trained staff, and a nature play garden — set inside 700-acre Point Defiance Park.
Visit siteAutism-Friendly Things to Do in Tacoma, Washington
A good outing is one that ends well — and Tacoma stacks the deck better than most cities, with a sensory-inclusive zoo, a pay-what-you-can children's museum, 700 acres of park, and a waterfront where nobody minds pacing, flapping, or leaving after half an hour.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Museum · pay-as-you-willOpen-ended play museum for ages birth to 12 with pay-as-you-will admission, Low Sensory Hours, and sensory tools available on request.
Visit siteNorthwest Trek Wildlife Park
Wildlife park · tram toursKultureCity-certified wildlife park in Eatonville where animals are viewed from a tram — well suited to kids who engage best from a seat.
Visit siteVisit Pierce County — family-friendly guide
GuideThe county tourism office's catalog of family outings, from waterfront walks and ferries to Mount Rainier day trips.
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