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.
Aquarium highlights
Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion—Now open!
Step out of the Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright and vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean”!
Adopt a bio ball!
With a $10 digital adoption, you can provide a home for thousands of beneficial bacteria that help keep the animals in our care happy and healthy. It’s a ballin’ way to support the Seattle Aquarium and our animal care work!
Lightning Talks: Salmon
Join us on Thursday, November 14 to learn about the iconic fish of the Pacific Northwest! During this Lightning Talk, five speakers will have five minutes each to wow you with one big idea about salmon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Salish Sea
At the Aquarium
10am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
10am, 11:45am, 4pm
10:30am, 2:15pm, 5:15pm
10:45 AM
11:15am, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
11:30 AM
12:45pm, 1:15pm, 2:45pm
2:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
Upcoming Events
Lightning Talks: Salmon
Join us to learn about the iconic fish of the PNW! Five speakers will have five minutes each to wow you with one big idea about salmon.
Evening Low Tide Beach Exploration
Join our beach naturalists for a fun evening of exploring the beach at low tide! This event is free and all-ages.
Indigenous Peoples Community Day
Join us as we welcome members of Indigenous communities to the Aquarium for a day of learning, storytelling and more!
Diving Santa
Meet Diving Santa at the Seattle Aquarium! Find Santa swimming in a winter wonderland at our Window on Washington Waters habitat in Pier 59.
Rockin’ Rockfish Noon Year’s Eve
Join us for our annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration! We’re excited to ring in 2025 with new animals, music and dances—but the same all-ages, family fun.
Explore the Aquarium
Discover amazing animal species, learn about educational opportunities at the Aquarium, and more!
Aquarium Stories
Quiz: Check in with your seasonal vibes and learn about the water column
Become a Member
By purchasing a membership to the Seattle Aquarium, you can enjoy access to the Aquarium for an entire year!