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(206) 386-4300
1483 Alaskan Way
(Pier 59, The Waterfront)
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6073
-122.3422
Hours:
Daily 9:30am-5pm
Last updated 5.10.11
Category:
Attractions, City Legislators, City Offices, Aquariums, Zoos
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
What People Are Saying About Seattle Aquarium
Featured Review
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In Short – Though the smallish aquarium offers a mix of non-native exhibits, such as a beautiful coral reef complete with tropical fish, the Northwest spots steal the show. Journey through a replica of area beaches complete with native birds and fish, then see the salmon ladder to learn how the aquarium raises the fish for release into the wild. Travel further in for a view of the playful sea otters, fur seals and river otters.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- In the discovery lab, kids can touch starfish and sea sponges. They'll also enjoy the wet-suit corner, where they can pretend to be scuba divers before heading to the underwater dome to watch divers feed fish daily at 1:30pm.
- When to Go:
- Take a guided tour of the aquarium (10:30am and 3:30pm) for a more in-depth view of the facilities.
- Parking:
- The meter scene can be a nightmare on busy weekends--head into the lot directly across Alaskan Way for affordable pay parking.
10/21/10
Nice Renovated educational
by eatman at Citysearch
It is a great smaller aquarium they have reallly increased the quality of the location a wonderful way to educate the children on the ocean. i have been to quite a few A's and this is a good one for it's size and love the location it's right on the water. great staff yes i repeat great staff and prices are reseanable especially if you get a coupon and there are plenty to be had.
03/25/10
I learned a lot!
by KaseyG at Citysearch
I had not been to the Aquarium in a few years and loved the new remodel; the fish wall is really cool. Only drawback is the price.
- Cons: price
07/13/09
Pretty good aquarium
by EastsideReviewer at Citysearch
Great place to take the kids. They will learn a ton and so will you. Go during the week if you can and avoid the crowds. Winter time is a perfect time to go.
- Pros: Knowledgable staff, exhibits
- Cons: Kind of small compared to others
06/04/07
Go Somewhere Else!
by cutebirdie at Citysearch
The last I heard, the jellyfish and even Mr. Puffer Fish had packed their trunks and headed south to live in a real aquarium. I have lived in Seattle my whole life, but I can say for sure, this aquarium has to be our biggest embarrassment of all. There isn't anything of substance here to look at. It's small, boring, and banal. Go up to Canada's Stanley Park and see their aquarium or down to SF's Golden Gate Park's aquarium. Seattle's aquarium is a big MISNOMER.
- Pros: None
- Cons: The Size of it All or Lack of
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