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The region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world’s one big ocean. Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

Animals

Learn about some of the amazing species you can get to know during a visit to the Seattle Aquarium.

An adult sea otter floating on its back in the water, its head and paws above the water and its mouth open, at the Seattle Aquarium.

A pacific spiny dogfish swimming in the Underwater Dome habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Tufted puffin standing with its head turning to its left, inside its habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Anemone attached to a rock inside a habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Adult fur seal sitting up on a rocky portion of its habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Western snowy plover standing on a sandy beach habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Canary rockfish swimming with its pectoral fins outstretched.

Moon jellies in their habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.

Animal wellbeing

Caring for animals at the Aquarium is core to our marine conservation mission.

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Live cams

Watch what some of the Seattle Aquarium residents are up to with our live cams!

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Campus

Located on Seattle’s historic central waterfront, the Seattle Aquarium is made up of three buildings: Piers 59 and 60, directly over the waters of Elliott Bay, and the new Ocean Pavilion—now open!

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Programs

Explore educational opportunities at the Aquarium! Whether you’re a community member looking for ways to learn more about the marine environment or an educator seeking experiences for your students, we have a variety of engaging options for you.

Public programs

Opportunities for the community at large: Meet us on a local shoreline, join our club for teens or enroll your children in our popular marine summer camps.

Public programs

School programs

The Seattle Aquarium offers programs for students from preschool through high school—including homeschool! Check out our resources for teachers as well.

School programs

Party with the stars! Sea stars, that is.

Host an event

The Seattle Aquarium is one of the most unique, full-service facilities in the Seattle area and a wonderful waterfront treasure. With the the Aquarium as your backdrop and a tantalizing dining experience to complement your surroundings, your evening at the Seattle Aquarium will fulfill your vision of the perfect special event. All of our events contribute to the Aquarium’s mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

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