The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. Since our opening, we’ve hosted over 22 million visitors and provided marine conservation education to over 1.6 million school children. We’re proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Opened in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium was owned and operated by the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation until 2010, when the nonprofit Seattle Aquarium Society assumed its management—a model used by most leading zoos and aquariums across the country. In 2007, the Aquarium opened a major expansion that added 18,000 square feet of space to the facility, including an impressive 120,000-gallon exhibit, a gift shop, café, meeting/event space and more.

Our mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, is reflected in everything we do—exhibits, events, conservation and education programs, research activities and more. This important work wouldn’t be possible without support from our community, members, staff and volunteers.

The Seattle Aquarium operates as a nonprofit 501c3, through a long-term operating agreement with the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Bob Davidson

Sofia Cano

Kaitlyn Tucker

Jules Rader

Jen Strongin

Brianna Klein

Alex Tanz

Amy Zolton

Emily Gerhart

Paul Decker

Nicole Killebrew (she/her)

Michelle Munoz

Lucia Davids

Katie Ross

Jay Chavez

Elizabeth Govas

Amy Olsen

Andrea Fieber

Zachary Randell

Samantha Shafer

Robin Dein

Roberta Brooks

Pamela Russell

Marli Diestel

Kim Thomas

Justin Ng

Jen Gardner

Christine Thalls

Ana Ibarra Flores

Stephanie Matsunaga

Khanh-Hoa L.

Karama Blackhorn

Grace R.

Amanda Dunn

Caroline Lee

Erin Joyce Letey

Derek Baker (he/him)

Kim Hickey

Riley Pollom

Jasmine Williams

Lisa Marchisio

Angel Sar

Kathryn Willson

Efrat Hurvitz

The Research and Program Management team at the Seattle Aquarium is dedicated to driving marine conservation efforts through innovative research and community engagement. This team oversees the development and implementation of programs aimed at species recovery, manages outreach initiatives to educate the public about marine environments, and coordinates volunteer efforts to enhance conservation impact. By fostering collaborations and securing funding, they ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of marine conservation projects that align with the aquarium's mission.

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