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I Accept Regular hours: 9:30 am – 6 pm Last entry at 5 pm Member Login Membership Shop Visit Plan Your Visit Daily Activities Dining Shopping Aquarium Map Membership Hours, Discounts, Groups Events Lightning Talks DirectionsParking Accessibility Sensory Inclusive Code of Conduct Frequently Asked Questions Explore the Aquarium Animals Animal Wellbeing Animal Enrichment and Training Live Cams Seattle Aquarium Campus Pier 59 Pier 60 Ocean Pavilion Public Programs Beach Naturalist Cedar River Salmon Journey Marine Science Clubs Marine Summer Camp Toddler Time School Programs On-Site Classes Distance Learning Outreach Programs Homeschool Programs Teacher Resources Self-Guided Visits Host an Event Aquarium Stories Conservation One World Ocean Act for the Ocean Help our local orcas Volunteer Species Recovery Pinto Abalone Indo-Pacific Leopard Sharks Research Kelp and Coastal Ecosystems Plastics and Marine Debris Marine Populations Influencing Policy Sea Turtle RehabilitationSupport the Aquarium Monthly Giving Donor Circles Planned Giving Corporate Partnerships EquityInclusion Sustainability Commitment Connections Program Community Days Empathy for Wildlife Volunteer Careers In the News Press Room Leadership, BoardFinancials Visit Plan Your Visit Daily Activities Dining Shopping Aquarium Map Membership Hours, Discounts, Groups Events Lightning Talks DirectionsParking Accessibility Sensory Inclusive Code of Conduct Frequently Asked Questions Explore the Aquarium Animals Animal Wellbeing Animal Enrichment and Training Live Cams Seattle Aquarium Campus Pier 59 Pier 60 Ocean Pavilion Public Programs Beach Naturalist Cedar River Salmon Journey Marine Science Clubs Marine Summer Camp Toddler Time School Programs On-Site Classes Distance Learning Outreach Programs Homeschool Programs Teacher Resources Self-Guided Visits Host an Event Aquarium Stories Conservation One World Ocean Act for the Ocean Help our local orcas Volunteer Species Recovery Pinto Abalone Indo-Pacific Leopard Sharks Research Kelp and Coastal Ecosystems Plastics and Marine Debris Marine Populations Influencing Policy Sea Turtle RehabilitationSupport the Aquarium Monthly Giving Donor Circles Planned Giving Corporate Partnerships EquityInclusion Sustainability Commitment Connections Program Community Days Empathy for Wildlife Volunteer Careers In the News Press Room Leadership, BoardFinancials Donate Tickets Search Donate Tickets Visit Search Menu Welcome to the Seattle Aquarium Plan Your Visit Membership Featured Aquarium highlights Turn your awe into action! With your help, we can increase the Aquarium's impact and share the wonders of the ocean with even more people—now and for generations to come. Turn your awe into action Asian American Pacific Islander Community Day Join us on Sunday, May 19, as we welcome members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community! Explore the Aquarium’s habitats and enjoy a variety of activities. Learn more about this event Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion As the first of several planned steps in transforming our campus, our Ocean Pavilion — scheduled to open in summer 2024 — will enable people of all abilities and backgrounds to discover new corners of our one world ocean. About the Ocean Pavilion Animal Wellbeing Caring for animals at the Aquarium is core to our marine conservation mission. Learn more about how we provide expert care for every animal. Animal Wellbeing Inspiring Conservation of our marine environment Our Mission 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 . Act for the ocean Recovering endangered sharks and rays We helped launch a first-of-its-kind global coalition—ReShark—to restore endangered shark and ray populations. ReShark includes 70+ nonprofit, academic and government partners. The coalition’s first project is to recover Indo-Pacific leopard sharks ( Stegostoma tigrinum ) in Indonesia. Shark and ray recovery Ocean policy and advocacy The Seattle Aquarium works to advance science-based policies to conserve and protect our marine environment. Our advocacy work at the local, state and federal levels contributes to securing climate resilience, sustainable seas and clean waters. Influencing policy Recovering xʷč’iłqs (pinto abalone) In 2020, the Seattle Aquarium joined Puget Sound Restoration Fund, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife and others to recover xʷč’iłqs, which is Lushootseed for pinto abalone ( Haliotis kamtschatkana ). Recovering xʷč’iłqs Honoring Place The Salish Sea We are honored to be responsible guests on the traditional and contemporary territories of the Coast Salish people, who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. The Seattle Aquarium is committed to developing a strong foundation for long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with Tribal Nations, urban Native peoples and, as our mission grows, the Indigenous peoples of the Indo-Pacific and their local diaspora. We strive for reciprocal, respectful relationships rooted in the sovereignty of our Indigenous hosts. We too give thanks to the ocean and all our ocean relatives we have the honor to care and advocate for, be in relationship with, and be educators with for the future wellbeing of our shared Earth. Daily Presentations and Activities At the Aquarium All About Our Washington Waters 10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm Location: Window on Washington Waters, Pier 59 Come experience the Window on Washington Waters habitat, devoted to marine life found in our local waters. You’ll meet the inhabitants of the rocky reef and kelp forest ecosystem found in the Salish Sea. All About Our Harbor Seals 10:45 AM Location: Harbor seal habitat, Pier 60 Get to know the harbor seals that call Seattle Aquarium home! Learn how we care for them, and hear amazing facts about the most common marine mammals in the Salish Sea. All About Our Octopus 11am Location: Octopus Habitat, Pier 59 Join us to learn more about one of the ocean's most awe-inspiring creatures: octopuses! Marine Mammal Feeding 11:30 AM Location: Marine mammal habitats, Pier 60 Join us for a feeding at one of our marine mammal habitats: harbor seals, sea otters or northern fur seals. The location changes daily—ask a Seattle Aquarium representative about which animals are scheduled to be fed when you arrive for your visit. All About Our Sea Otters 2:15 PM Location: Sea otter habitat, Pier 60 Join us for an introduction to our sea otters! Get to know more about this iconic endangered species and learn how we care for the individuals that call the Seattle Aquarium home. All About Our Northern Fur Seals 3:45 PM Location: Northern fur seal habitat, Pier 60 Come learn more about Chiidax and Flaherty, the northern fur seals living at the Seattle Aquarium. Sea Otter Feeding 4:45 PM Location: Sea otter habitat, Pier 60 Join Mishka and Sekiu, our delightful sea otter duo, for a feeding in their habitat. Explore more daily activities Animals at the Aquarium Explore animals Become a member Explore memberships Tickets, passes and more Explore ways to visit What’s Happening Upcoming Events May 19 — May 19, 2024 Asian American Pacific Islander Community Day 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST Jun 07 — Jun 07, 2024 Splash! 2024 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM PST Event calendar Learn more Explore the Aquarium Discover amazing animal species, learn about educational opportunities at the Aquarium, and more! Explore the aquarium Volunteer Support the Aquarium Act for the ocean Take a Deeper Dive Aquarium Stories Health care for feathered friends at the Aquarium: A birds-eye view Birds at the Seattle Aquarium are trained to participate in their own health...