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.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sea-otter-featured.jpg)
![A pacific spiny dogfish swimming in the Underwater Dome habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/pacific-spiny-dogfish-featured.jpg)
![Tufted puffin standing with its head turning to its left, inside its habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/tufted-puffin-featured-3.jpg)
![Anemone attached to a rock inside a habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/anemones-featured.jpg)
![Adult fur seal sitting up on a rocky portion of its habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fur-seal-featured.jpg)
![Western snowy plover standing on a sandy beach habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/western-snowy-plover-featured.jpg)
![Canary rockfish swimming with its pectoral fins outstretched.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/canary-rockfish-featured.jpg)
![Moon jellies in their habitat at the Seattle Aquarium.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/moon-jelly-featured.jpg)
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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 Ocean Pavilion—currently under construction, with a grand opening planned for summer 2024
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.
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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.
Aquarium stories
![Ripples across the Salish Sea. A mountain can be seen in the background.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-ripple-effect-pt-2-1024x538.jpg)
The ripple effect: Former youth volunteers make conservation a career, part 2
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Let tropical corals inspire you
![Ripples across the surface of a body of water.](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/the-ripple-effect-part-1-1024x538.webp)