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.
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.
Honoring Place
The Salish Sea
Today's presentations and activities
At the Aquarium
All About Our Washington Waters
10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
Pier 59
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 Coral Reef
10:30am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:30pm
Ocean Pavilion
Location: The Overlook, Ocean Pavilion
Come experience the upper area of our largest tropical habitat, The Reef. Meet the marine inhabitants of the Indo-Pacific and learn how we care for such a diverse array of animals.
All About Our Harbor Seals
10:45am
Pier 60
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 Archipelago
11:15am, 4:30pm
Ocean Pavilion
Location: The Archipelago, Ocean Pavilion
Join us for an introduction to our mangrove forest and coral lagoon. Get to know more about these iconic habitats and the plants and animals that create them.
All About Our Marine Mammals
11:30am
Pier 60
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.
Welcome to One Ocean Hall
12pm
Ocean Pavilion
Location: One Ocean Hall, Ocean Pavilion
Join us in the Ocean Pavilion’s central gathering space for an immersive, multimedia experience. Explore the stories of the Coral Triangle and the Salish Sea like never before!
Deep in The Reef
1:15pm, 3pm, 5:15pm
Ocean Pavilion
Location: Window on The Reef, Ocean Pavilion
Come experience the lower depths of our largest tropical habitat, The Reef. Meet animals found in the Coral Triangle, an area of extraordinary marine biodiversity.
All About Our Sea Otters
2:15pm, 4:45pm
Pier 60
Location: Sea otter habitat, Pier 60
2:15pm: 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.
4:45pm: Join Mishka and Sekiu, our delightful sea otter duo, for an evening feed.
All About Our Northern Fur Seals
3:45pm
Pier 60
Location: Northern fur seal habitat, Pier 60
Come learn more about Chiidax and Flaherty, the northern fur seals living at the Seattle Aquarium.
What’s Happening
Upcoming Events
May 26 — Jul 25, 2025
Beach Naturalist
Join us on the beach this summer! Seattle Aquarium beach naturalists will be on local shores to help you explore low tide.
12:00 AM
– 11:59 PM PST
Read more for dates and locations
Jun 22, 2025
Queer Community Day
Spend a beautiful day during Pride Month at the Seattle Aquarium as we celebrate queerness in the ocean and our community!
9:30 AM
– 5:00 PM PST
Seattle Aquarium
Jun 24 — Sep 20, 2025
SEA you at the waterfront
Join Seattle Aquarium staff for free public programming on the waterfront this summer!
12:00 AM
– 11:59 PM PST
Pier 62 and Ocean Pavilion rooftop
Jun 26, 2025
After Hours: Pride Celebration
Come celebrate queer pride in the ocean and our community with a night of drag, dancing and discovery! This event is 21+.
7:00 PM
– 10:00 PM PST
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