Explore the Shore

Enjoy the quiet sands at Owens Beach found in Point Defiance Park.
When:
08/28/2015 @ 4:30 pm
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Where:
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
253-404-3665
Explore the Shore @ Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Tacoma | Washington | United States

Ever wondered what it’s like to run a finger over the back of a prickly pink sea star? Or hold a tiny ocean crab in the palm of your hand? Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach!

Join Zoo naturalists and stroll along the beach at low tide, learning about the animals there and helping catalog them for scientific research. Explore the Shore is a fun and exciting opportunity to participate in scientific research while learning about the biological diversity of local beaches and how to protect them.

For more information, visit pzda.org.