Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is a combined zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, known for its diverse animal exhibits, marine life displays, and conservation-focused education programs.
All labels observed (1)
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| Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium canonical | 6 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T989172 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Context triple: [Tacoma, Washington, hasAttraction, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium]
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A.
Pueblo Zoo
Pueblo Zoo is a mid-sized, accredited zoological park in Pueblo, Colorado, featuring diverse animal exhibits and conservation-focused educational programs for visitors.
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B.
Bear Hollow Zoo
Bear Hollow Zoo is a small, community-focused wildlife exhibit and rehabilitation facility in Athens, Georgia, featuring native Georgia animals and educational programs.
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C.
John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo is a popular mid-sized zoological park and educational attraction located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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D.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a large, nationally renowned zoological park and aquarium near Columbus, Ohio, known for its extensive animal collection, conservation work, and family attractions.
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E.
Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo is a major zoological park in Portland, Oregon, known for its extensive animal exhibits, conservation programs, and family-friendly attractions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Target entity description: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is a combined zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, known for its diverse animal exhibits, marine life displays, and conservation-focused education programs.
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A.
Pueblo Zoo
Pueblo Zoo is a mid-sized, accredited zoological park in Pueblo, Colorado, featuring diverse animal exhibits and conservation-focused educational programs for visitors.
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B.
Bear Hollow Zoo
Bear Hollow Zoo is a small, community-focused wildlife exhibit and rehabilitation facility in Athens, Georgia, featuring native Georgia animals and educational programs.
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C.
John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo is a popular mid-sized zoological park and educational attraction located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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D.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a large, nationally renowned zoological park and aquarium near Columbus, Ohio, known for its extensive animal collection, conservation work, and family attractions.
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E.
Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo is a major zoological park in Portland, Oregon, known for its extensive animal exhibits, conservation programs, and family-friendly attractions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aquarium
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conservation organization ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ zoo ⓘ |
| accreditation | AZA-accredited ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| exhibitsSpecies |
elephant (historically)
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penguin ⓘ polar bear ⓘ red wolf ⓘ sea lion ⓘ sea otter ⓘ shark ⓘ tiger ⓘ walrus ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
animal welfare
ⓘ
environmental education ⓘ wildlife conservation ⓘ |
| hasExhibit |
Arctic region
ⓘ
surface form:
Arctic Tundra
Asian Forest Sanctuary ⓘ Kids’ Zone ⓘ Pacific Seas Aquarium ⓘ Red Wolf Woods ⓘ Rocky Shores ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
aquatic exhibits
ⓘ
conservation programs ⓘ educational programs ⓘ marine life displays ⓘ zoological exhibits ⓘ |
| hasParking | on-site parking ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.pdza.org/ ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Pierce County
ⓘ
surface form:
Pierce County, Washington
Point Defiance Park ⓘ Tacoma, Washington ⓘ Washington ⓘ
surface form:
Washington (state)
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| memberOf | Association of Zoos and Aquariums ⓘ |
| name | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium self-link ⓘ |
| near | Puget Sound ⓘ |
| offers |
animal encounters
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public outreach programs ⓘ school education programs ⓘ zoo camps ⓘ |
| openTo | public ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Metro Parks Tacoma ⓘ |
| ownedBy |
Tacoma, Washington
ⓘ
surface form:
City of Tacoma
|
| participatesIn | Species Survival Plan programs ⓘ |
| specializesIn | red wolf conservation ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Description of subject: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is a combined zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, known for its diverse animal exhibits, marine life displays, and conservation-focused education programs.
Referenced by (6)
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