"Seattle Aqaurium" Aquarium Tip by theserene1

Right down from the Argosy Cruise ticketing booth is the aquarium. It was a good experience over-all (but i come form Singapore where our zoo and under-water world are top notch).

There is the obligatory 'feeling pool', where you get to touch all the squishy creatures like sea-stars, sea cucumbers(?) and other weirdo looking things. The water in those pools are really really cold so be sure to have someone on hand to wipe off the water (on their clothes) and stuff 'em under their armpits to warm those hands up in a jiffy!

The jelly-fish, seadragon and scorpion fish exhibits are my favourites. It was really fun too, trying to chase 'em fish around the tank (with the camera-no flash of course) just to get a good shot. I had a blast! I actually deduced the fish were doing it on purpose.

Ooo ooo, the underwater dome is a great area, though a little foreboding looking- 400'000 gallons of water surrounding you. You'll see heaps of larger fish like sturgeons, sharks and what-not. You'll also find salmon hatchling tanks, otters and seals... These are in a partially-open area so try to go on the day when it isn't raining... I wasn't so lucky.

Address: Pier 59, The Seattle Waterfront
Directions: Get there on the Alaskan Highway (that's what the brochure says) but like I said, it's really close to the Argosy booth and the library...
othercontact: closed on june 4, 2004
Phone: +1 206 386 4300
Website: http://www.seattleaquarium.com