Aquariums
Alaska SeaLife Center
📍 301 Railway Ave, Seward, AK 99664🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Alaska SeaLife Center
Sea lions, puffins & octopus on display. Exhibits on Alaskan marine life, from harbor seals to king crabs, with a hands-on touch tank. The center operates a wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary response team that cares for injured marine animals and releases those that can be rehabilitated back into the wild, while providing permanent sanctuary for those unable to survive in nature. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,962 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Marine Mammal Encounter, Octopus Encounter, Puffin Encounter, Wildlife Response Program
- Location
- Seward, Alaska
- Special Programs
- Summer Camps, Small Fry School, Virtual Field Trips
💡 Did You Know?
- The center operates a wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary response team that cares for injured marine animals and releases those that can be rehabilitated back into the wild, while providing permanent sanctuary for those unable to survive in nature
- Visitors can watch a live livestream of the Chiswell Island Steller Sea Lion Rookery online, providing remote access to observe wild sea lion behavior in their natural habitat
- The center offers free in-person Small Fry School programs and a free video series for children, making marine education accessible without admission costs
- Regular feeding demonstrations occur daily at scheduled times (puffin feeding at 5pm noted in reviews), allowing visitors to observe natural hunting and diving behaviors
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit in the afternoon around 4pm to avoid crowds and catch the 5pm puffin feeding demonstration, which offers excellent underwater viewing of the puffins diving for food
- Plan for 1.5-2 hours to fully experience the center. The layout flows from upstairs to downstairs, so start at the top and work your way down through all exhibits, touch tanks, and interactive demonstrations
- The touch tanks are a standout interactive feature where you can gently touch sea urchins and starfish. Don't miss these hands-on encounters as they're frequently highlighted as memorable by visitors
- Take advantage of FREE in-person Small Fry School programs and the FREE video series for kids to enhance the educational value of your visit at no additional cost
- Engage with the knowledgeable staff and docents stationed throughout the exhibits, particularly near the seal and sea lion areas, as they provide valuable information about animal behaviors and rehabilitation efforts
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