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Seattle Aquarium’s Volunteer Engagement Program Recognized with National Award

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Seattle Aquarium has been recognized with the 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for the aquarium’s significant achievement in the Youth Ocean Advocates Volunteer Program. Seattle Aquarium received this national award during AZA’s September conference in Seattle.

Oct 03

Three Northwest zoos and aquariums honored with national award for empathy for animals program

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo were honored with a significant achievement award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for their collaborative “Fostering Empathy for Animals” project. AZA’s 2018 Education Award was presented last week at AZA’s annual conference in Seattle.

National zoo and aquarium CEO Dan Ashe praises Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Park Zoo for leadership

Aug 31

Article published by Puget Sound Business Journal.

Coral's Journey

Aug 28

The story of one sea turtle and all the organizations who worked together to save her.

Mishka the asthmatic otter at Seattle Aquarium has mastered her inhaler to get through the haze

Aug 22

Many guest have been wondering if the wildfire smoke and air quality have affected our youngest sea otter, Mishka, who has a history of asthma. The Seattle Times recently published an update on how Mishka is doing.

Asthmatic sea otter masters inhaler

Aug 21

Published by KING 5 News: Mishka, a young female sea otter at the Seattle Aquarium, was diagnosed with asthma. Seattle Aquarium staff taught her to do something incredible.

Mothers, Families, Beaches and the World's Ocean—Just Some of the Fun Coming to Seattle Aquarium!

May 07

The sun is out (today anyway) and we’re looking forward to another season of fun and learning at the Seattle Aquarium!

The Aquarium announces a new photography show: BIRDS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST and Some Southern Hemisphere Favorites—photography by Peter R. Cavanagh.

Mar 08

From eagles, owls, puffins and snow geese to penguins, blue-footed boobies and more, this exhibit encompasses a variety of bird species, photographed in ways which will inspire awe in the viewer.

Marine Mammal Mania and more spring excitement coming to Seattle Aquarium

Mar 07

Spring is just around the corner, and Marine Mammal Mania isn’t far behind it! Join the Aquarium April 6–15 to celebrate some of the ocean’s most charismatic animals.

Seattle Aquarium honors Dr. Sylvia A. Earle with inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

Feb 07

On January 25, the Seattle Aquarium held its annual Chairman’s Dinner, which honors community and scientific leaders who have worked to preserve and protect marine environments both locally and around the world.

Octopus Week is Coming to the Seattle Aquarium

Feb 02

Alien looking. Intelligent. Masters of camouflage. Blue blood. Three hearts. Eight arms. No bones. Eats crab. Toxic saliva.

Santa returns to dive at the Seattle Aquarium!

Nov 22

Come to the Aquarium and get in the spirit for the winter holidays! See Santa diving in the 120,000-gallon Window on Washington Waters exhibit.