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Aquarium · Seward, Alaska
Alaska SeaLife Center
Aquarium and research center on the shore of Resurrection Bay in Seward, with Steller sea lions, seals, giant octopuses and seabirds, and a marine-animal rescue program.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Alaska SeaLife Center
The Alaska SeaLife Center opened in 1998 in downtown Seward on the shore of Resurrection Bay. It was built with funds from the settlement for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill and combines a public aquarium, research on Alaska’s marine ecosystems and rehabilitation of animals.
The larger tanks have windows above and below the waterline, where you can see Steller sea lions and seals swimming. A sea-coast exhibit reproduces a rocky shore with seabirds such as puffins and eiders that dive in front of visitors. Other tanks display giant Pacific octopuses, fish, crabs and intertidal animals.
The center is the only facility in Alaska authorized to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals, such as seal pups and sea otters found injured or orphaned. Part of this work can be seen through windows and in presentations.
There are paid behind-the-scenes programs and animal encounters.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Between 90 minutes and two hours.
Best time
Year-round; it’s worth booking for days when rain or rough seas cancel boat trips. In summer there are more presentations.
How to get there
At the end of 4th Avenue, in downtown Seward, a few minutes’ walk from the train station and about 1.5 km from the boat harbor. Paid admission; prices are on the website.
Tip
Combine the visit with the fjord boat trip: at the aquarium you see up close what appears from afar at sea.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alaska SeaLife Center
What animals are at the Alaska SeaLife Center?
Steller sea lions, harbor seals, giant octopuses, seabirds such as puffins, fish and intertidal animals.
Is the Alaska SeaLife Center open in winter?
The center is open year-round, with reduced hours outside the peak season. Check ahead before you go.
Where is the Alaska SeaLife Center located?
In downtown Seward, on the shore of Resurrection Bay, near the train station.