Winter Fishtival

EXPERIENCE THE AQUARIUM FROM ANYWHERE!

You can still be delighted by the animals in our care, be mesmerized by our exhibits, learn about the marine environment, and take action to preserve Puget Sound and Earth’s one ocean—all while we’re temporarily closed to the public to curb the spread of COVID-19 through the community.

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When December 26, 2019–January 5, 2020

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As the holiday season nears, so does one of our largest annual special events—Winter Fishtival!

Join us for hands-on activities, special talks and opportunities to learn more about the care and feeding of the Aquarium’s fish, birds, tide pool animals and marine mammals. Each day we’ll highlight a different sea animal and activity, including a special performance of Octonauts: To Your Stations on January 4 at 11am and 1pm. Included with Aquarium admission; no reservation necessary. This event runs from December 26–January 5 and each day has a different animal theme.

Animals and schedule vary by day. Click on the days listed below to see each animal themed schedule.

Members-only early opening: Sunday, December 29 at 9am.

Schedule

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January 3—Rockfish

10am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
10:30am	Parachute Game	Puget Sound Hall
11am	Storytime	Puget Sound Hall
11:30am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
11:30am	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
Noon	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit
12:15pm	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
1:30pm	Seattle Aquarium Science Live: Rockfish	Puget Sound Hall
2pm	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
2:15pm	Rockfish vs. Salmon Dissection	Puget Sound Hall
3pm	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
4pm	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit
5pm	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit

January 4—Diving birds

10am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
10am	Alcid Feeding	Bird Exhibit/td>
11am	Octonauts: To Your Stations	Puget Sound Hall
11:30am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
11:30am	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
Noon	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit
12:15pm	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
1pm	Octonauts: To Your Stations	Puget Sound Hall
2pm	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
2:30pm	Alcid Feeding	Bird Exhibit
2:45pm	Whales of the Salish Sea	Family Activity Center
3pm	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
4pm	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit

January 5—Sharks and relatives

10am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
10:30am	Parachute Game	Puget Sound Hall
11am	Storytime	Puget Sound Hall
11:30am	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
11:30am	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
Noon	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit
2pm	Meet Our Marine Mammals	Marine Mammal Exhibit
2:30pm	Puget Sound Sharks and Relatives	Underwater Dome
2:45pm	Whales of the Salish Sea	Family Activity Center
3pm	Diver Show	Window on Washington Waters
4pm	Meet Our Octopus	Octopus Exhibit

October 3-11, 2020

20th Annual Seattle Aquarium Octopus Survey

Calling all divers! Help collect data on a Puget Sound icon! If you go diving anytime during October 5-13, we’d like to know whether or not you see any giant Pacific octopuses.

October 23-25, 2020

Aquarium Halloween

Creepy games and activities, face painting, fun treats and two kinds of pumpkin carving demonstrations—on land with master carver Russ Leno and underwater with our Aquarium divers.

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April 16, 2020

After Hours: Dive Bar

It is time to dive deep into the Puget Sound at After Hours: Dive Bar! Meet some of the Seattle Aquarium divers and learn about ocean exploration and diving—all while wandering exhibits and bellying up to the bar.

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EXPERIENCE THE AQUARIUM FROM ANYWHERE!