How much does it cost to go to the aquarium in Seattle Washington?

Per the King County health order, PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION OR PROOF OF A NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST ADMINISTERED BY A TESTING PROVIDER AND DONE IN THE LAST 72 HOURS IS REQUIRED for entry for people ages 12 and older….Date.

Jan 16 Sun	Closed
Jan 21 Fri	Adults from $27.95
Jan 22 Sat	Adults from $29.95

How long does it take to go through the Seattle Aquarium?

How long does it take to see the entire Aquarium? It’s possible to enjoy all our exhibits in about 90 minutes to two hours.

Is it safe to go to the Seattle Aquarium?

The Aquarium is operating with the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, staff and animals in mind. Children ages 11 and younger are exempt from the King County health order. MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED during your visit.

Does the Seattle Aquarium have AC?

Utilizing titanium shell and tube heat exchangers, the air conditioning system designed by WSP rejects its heat into the perpetually circulating aquarium filtration water.

Is there free parking at the Seattle Aquarium?

Three hours of free parking There are two parking garages and over 800 parking stalls available, accessible parking, and an elevator.

Is Seattle Aquarium ethical?

The Seattle Aquarium operates as a nonprofit 501c3, through a long-term operating agreement with the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. We’re proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Are there sharks at the Seattle Aquarium?

Visit our website for the full schedule! The north Pacific Ocean is home to many types of sharks and rays, particularly skates, which fall under the family of rays. Check out both the Pacific spiny dogfish and baby big skates during your visit to the Aquarium.

Does the Seattle Aquarium require masks?

MASKS/FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED during your visit. Additionally, clear masks/face coverings are available at no charge to those who might need them. All Aquarium staff members and volunteers are required to wear face masks while working in public areas.

How many fish are there in the Seattle Aquarium?

Regular health checks, careful observation and daily monitoring help the team provide the best care for the Aquarium’s animals. The Seattle Aquarium is home to nearly 400 species and over 12,000 individual mammals, birds fish and invertebrates.

How does the Seattle Aquarium get its animals?

We also do a three-day, low-tide collecting trip to the Neah Bay area every other year around May. We do smaller local trips as needed here in the Puget Sound throughout the year for giant Pacific octopuses and eelgrass animals such as tubesnouts. Most of our collecting is done by SCUBA diving.

Is dogfish a fish?

dogfish, (order Squaliformes), any of several small sharks making up an order of chondrichthyian fishes composed of the families Centrophoridae (gulper sharks), Dalatiidae, Echinorhinidae, Etmopteridae, Oxynotidae, Somniosidae, and Squalidae. In North America the name is also used for a freshwater fish, the bowfin.

Is there parking at the Seattle Aquarium?

There is no public handicapped parking near the Seattle Aquarium although some spaces are wheelchair-friendly and with a valid handicapped permit (or license plate emblem) you can park free of charge in any public parking space. More information on public handicapped parking is available at the SDOT web page.

What are the hours of the Seattle Aquarium?

Seattle Aquarium Hours. The Seattle Aquarium is open daily at 9:30am with last entry at 5pm and exhibits closing at 6pm. Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve hours are a bit shorter, with last entry at 3pm.

Where is the Seattle Aquarium in Seattle?

The Seattle Aquarium is a public aquarium opened in 1977 and located on Pier 59 on the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).