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Why is the Seattle Aquarium so popular?

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.



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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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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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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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Regular health checks, careful observation and daily monitoring help the team provide the best care for the Aquarium's animals. The Seattle Aquarium is home to nearly 400 species and over 12,000 individual mammals, birds fish and invertebrates.

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

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

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SeaWorld. SeaWorld is a chain of marine mammal parks in the United States and is the largest owner of captive killer whales in the world. The parks feature killer whale, sea lion, and dolphin shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals.

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Located in the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium is the largest suspended aquarium in the world—hosting thousands of species dwelling in the sea, found nowhere else in the world.

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Georgia Aquarium, USA If you're looking for a friendly, educational and inspirational aquarium you really can't beat this magical facility. Modern, clean and thoughtfully designed.

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