Go behind the scenes
Joy. Stress. Butterflies. What goes into opening a new aquarium building? Answer: All of the above. In this miniseries, follow the once-in-a-generation journey of preparing to open the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion.
Water
It all starts with the water. Witness us turn on sea water for the first time. Learn why some bacteria are beneficial. And find out what a bio ball does.
People
Watch our teams prepare the Ocean Pavilion to welcome you—our wonderful visitors! How did we train divers to interpret in new habitats? What does an Aquarium floor lead do? And what treasures can you find in our new gift shop? Learn these answers and more.
Animals
In the conclusion of our miniseries, go behind the scenes with the Aquarium’s animal care team as they help new residents—from mangrove trees to sharks—move into their homes in the Ocean Pavilion.
