Is it worth going to the Seattle Aquarium?

It may not be as impressive as other cities' aquariums, but Seattle's facility offers a wonderful introduction to northwestern sea life. The highlight of your visit will most likely be the Window on Washington Waters exhibit, which houses aquatic animals native to the surrounding area in a 120,000-gallon tank.



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How long does it take to see the entire Aquarium? It's possible to enjoy all our exhibits in about 90 minutes to two hours.

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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.

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The best time to visit the Seattle Aquarium is weekdays and weekends after 2pm. Summers tend to be the busiest time to visit, with fewer visitors on winter weekdays.

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We visited all three. Vancouver Aquarium is hands down the best of the three. It's no contest really. Far bigger that the other two and very well done.

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At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, while the Shedd Aquarium was closed to guests, the animal care staff started bringing the penguins to new places, where they'd never been, throughout the aquarium.

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Five spotted seahorses (Hippocampus kuda) are now on display in our Tropical Pacific exhibit! They join our one lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus).

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Join Seattle Aquarium staff as they answer your questions about these fascinating cephalopods—plus, enjoy footage of our octopus habitat and watch a feeding of Kraken, our giant Pacific octopus!

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Say hello to our harbor seals! Come see Barney, Hogan and Casey in their beautiful habitat, featuring a spacious pool and plenty of dry resting area (or haul-out space) for them to enjoy.

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Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Seattle Aquarium ranks significantly better than Woodland Park Zoo. Seattle Aquarium is ranked #7 in Seattle with positive reviews from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

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Sturgeon, Tufted Puffins and Dwarf Cuttlefish: They're Just Like Us! Seattle Aquarium.

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Life on the Edge is your chance to get up close and personal with the many fascinating creatures that dwell in the tide pools of Washington State's outer coast and Puget Sound's inland sea. Step up, lean over and reach in—watch what happens when you gently stroke a sea cucumber.

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Comber, on the left, is a Pacific green sea turtle. Tucker, on the right, is an olive ridley sea turtle.

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It takes a lot of moon jellies (between 150 and 200) to fill our popular Ring of Life exhibit—and that's why we grow our own, behind the scenes in small tanks called “kreisels.” The jellies start out as polyps and, in about six to eight months, when juveniles have matured to a larger size, they can be moved into the ...

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If you're planning to visit the best attractions in Seattle, this pass definitely deserves your consideration. Get Your Seattle CityPASS – See the top attractions in Seattle and save up to 46% off the regular admission price!

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Food: The Seattle Aquarium's café is open daily. Outside food is allowed in designated areas only. Accessibility: The Aquarium's exhibits and restrooms are wheelchair-accessible.

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