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

Animal Crossing: New Horizons X Seattle Aquarium Partnership
Now through March, 2024!
In partnership with Nintendo of America, some of your favorite characters from the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game on the Nintendo Switch™ system are embarking on a new adventure at the Seattle Aquarium this fall.

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.

Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion
As the first of several planned steps in transforming our campus, our Ocean Pavilion — scheduled to open in 2024 — will enable people of all abilities and backgrounds to discover new corners of our one-world ocean.

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).
Photo: Adult pinto abalone, courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.


The Salish Sea

At the Aquarium
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 3pm
2:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:45 PM
Please note: The 10am Window on Washington Waters presentation has been canceled on Wednesday, December 6. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will join us at another presentation time.

Upcoming Events


Animal Crossing: New Horizons X Seattle Aquarium Partnership

Diving Santa

Diving Santa (Members Only)

Diving Santa

Diving Santa (ASL interpretation)

Diving Santa

Diving Santa

Diving Santa

Explore the Aquarium
Discover amazing animal species, learn about educational opportunities at the Aquarium, and more!
Aquarium Stories

Hidden science superheroes: Meet the Seattle Aquarium’s water quality team

It’s All Connected
Why is the Seattle Aquarium bringing tropical ecosystems to people in Seattle? After all, the Pacific Northwest, our own backyard,[...]

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Become a Member
Purchasing a membership to the Seattle Aquarium you can enjoy access to the Aquarium for an entire year!
