Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo
Tacoma, WA
- Admission
- $15
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo
6 confirmed
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo
Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo is an indoor animal facility at 120 138th Street South in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington. Its website describes it as a hands-on indoor petting zoo and arcade where visitors can touch and feed farm animals, reptiles, birds and exotic species in a clean, dry indoor setting, with staff guiding each visit. The facility is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Exhibits and habitats
The animals named on the website are capybaras, kangaroos and joeys, a porcupine, sloths, an otter, zebu, reptiles and birds. The site also refers to its farm animals as the Amigos. It says the joeys are bottle-fed and that the otter greets visitors through glass. The site notes that not every animal is on exhibit at all times and that availability may vary by day.
Visitors can add a feeding bucket, available on site for an additional fee, to feed animals during the visit. The site lists separate sloth encounters and private animal tours, booked online, and says wait times can be longer while private tours are running. The Party Barn and Arcade can be rented for birthdays, group outings and events; arcade access is included, and animal encounters are available as an add-on.
Planning your visit
As listed on the zoo's website, the facility is open Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Tuesday through Thursday. Walk-ins are taken Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no reservation is needed for general admission. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Ticket details, including encounter booking, are on the zoo's website, which links to FareHarbor for booking.
The website lists the phone number (253) 539-5011 and invites visitors to call with questions about accessibility or special encounters. The site posts new animals and event updates on its Facebook page.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Parking
- Accessibility arrangements
- Minimum age for encounters
- History and founding date
Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo compared with nearby zoos
How Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting ZooThis zooTacoma, WA | $15 | Friday – Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (walk-ins taken 11 AM – 5 PM); closed Tuesday – Thursday. | — | No |
| Cat Tales Zoological ParkSpokane, WA | $18 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | — | No |
| Cougar Mountain ZooIssaquah, WA | $18 | 9:30AM – 5:00PM | 11 acres | No |
| Leavenworth Reindeer FarmLeavenworth, WA | from $32 | Open year-round by advance-reservation tour only (~1 hour); tour times vary, book online. | — | No |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo: common questions
Is Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo AZA accredited?
No. Debbie Dolittle's Indoor Petting Zoo is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Is the zoo indoors?
Yes. The website describes it as an indoor facility where animals and guests stay clean and dry in any weather.
What days is it open?
As listed on the website, Friday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Can visitors walk in without booking?
Yes. The website says no reservation is needed for general admission during walk-in hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Monday.
Are all animals always on view?
No. The site says not every animal is on exhibit at all times.
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