Seattle Aquarium
4.3(20,726)4.3 out of 5 stars, 20726 reviews Seattle, WA
About Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium offers a unique blend of engaging marine exhibits, hands-on experiences, and passionate staff that provide educational insights, making it a memorable destination for families.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for educational outings.Parents wanting to instill a love for marine life in their children.Toddlers (2-4 years): Enjoy hands-on touch tank experiences.Children (5-12 years): Fascinated by exhibits like jellyfish and octopus, as well as educational programs.
Why families love it
- Interactive touch tank with sea stars, anemones, and sea cucumbers.
- Informative sea otter show and giant octopus exhibit.
- New additions to the aquarium featuring overhead ray viewing.
- Knowledgeable staff eager to educate visitors about marine life.
- Hands-on learning opportunities that engage children.
- Well-maintained habitats and diverse marine life exhibits.
Insider tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid long lines.
- Plan to spend ample time at the touch tank for an engaging experience.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours on weekends or holidays to prevent crowds.
- Long wait times if tickets are not purchased in advance.
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; visiting early in the day is advisable.
- Value
- General admission prices are not specified, but purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to save time. The value includes educational experiences and hands-on activities that are not typically found in other attractions.
- Safety
- Safe environment for children to explore marine life.
What parents say
"I've been coming here since I was a kid. Some parts are exactly as I remember which was great. I got to watch the sea otter show which was very informative and fun. The new addition to the aquarium is pretty incredible. Being able to look up and see a ray swim overhead was pretty surreal and it's always great to see all the people upside looking up as you pass the aquarium. A must see in Seattle."
2 weeks ago
"Another great attraction on the waterfront. Large open aquarium right at the entrance. Life on the edge exhibit allows kids to go hands on with local sea life. Guides readily accessible to teach kids and adults alike about the various sea creatures. Lots of interpretive signage about oceans and the local sea life for environmental education purposes. Awesome octopus exhibit, so you can see this amazing unique creature up close. Signage on the wall nearby explains all the biology of this fascinating animal. Definitely a must for families with kids to fit in some environmental education in wh"
a month ago
"Loved being able to take the kids there and let them explore all the animals in a safe environment. You can really tell that the staff really are passionate about being there and sharing with everyone. Loved hearing all the little answers to the questions and felt like a kid all over again. It's pretty cool to see the new addition on the other side and see just how many exhibits they've added."
a week ago
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