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Alaska SeaLife Center

301 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 1329, Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-6300
Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Seward
4.5 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife, Antiquing
Traveler Description: Built in 1997 mainly by funds from Exxon Valdez oil spill fines, the Alaska SeaLife Center is a not-for-profit working towards public education... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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The Sea Ranch, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Informative displays and such a thrill to see Puffins up close! Woody the Stellar Sea Lion put on quite a show for us. It wasn't a trained performance, just Woody exhibiting his natural behaviors. The salmon exhibit was excellent, giving more insight into this marvelous fish and its mysterious migration. More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Ever wonder what 2,200lbs of blubber looks like jumping from rock to rock? See it up close at this SeaLife Center. I visited with my husband and two small children who are both under 3. There were so many wonderful things for our children. It was really set up with them in mind. There was a childs play area where... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This place was small. It was very clean and well kept on the inside. There were some interesting sea life animals. They offer a change to get up close and personal with some of the animals. We did an octopus encounter tour. We went "back stage" to get further information on the site and to actually touch the arms of... More

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Anna, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Very informative way to spend a few hours in Seward. The sea lion feeding was just so much fun. The ability to touch so many of the creatures of the sea is just unforgettable. You will love all the staff who are only too happy to answer any and all questions. Don't miss it. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

My wife had talked highly about the sealife center and it was great. For the price we got to see lots of different animals and the center is full of informational displays. More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We used a 2 for 1 coupon so we only paid $20 admission. They also offer tours & "experiences" which are a little more expensive ($79 adult) but worth it. We began on the 2nd floor & worked down. Upstairs you are educated on the various fish that live in Alaska waters. There are interactive education stations for the kiddos... More

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Haliburton, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We have now visited the Sealife Center 3 times. Alaska is our favouite place to travel and if the children are with us we can not get away without a trip to see Woody the Sealion and his friends at the Sealife Center. The center is also of equal interest to adults interested in wildlife/ecosystems, the centre is very interactive... More

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Fort Yukon, Alaska
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This is a wonderful Sea Life Center that showcases Alaska wildlife! They are an educational institution and do not train animals to entertain (although the animals will do that naturally, if you are patient enough to let them.) The exhibits are presented in a friendly manner and the exhibit flow is easy to follow without having to double-back because you... More

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pa
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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We stopped here before - and after - our whale tour cruise in Seward. The kids loved it, but I must say it was quite pricey for what it is. Perhaps I am spoiled, with just having visited the Baltimore Aquarium less than a month prior to being here, but we spent more to enter here than we did in... More

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Anchorage
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The Alaska SeaLife Center continues to delight and Woody is truly a showman! More

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