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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 153 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife, Antiques
Traveller 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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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 25 May 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 24 May 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 20 May 2012 NEW

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 18 May 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 24 April 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 23 April 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 23 April 2012

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

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Anchorage, AK
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Lots of neat displays, but the seals steal the show. More

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Winston-Salem
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Fantastic place with informative displays, a touch tank, absolutely great tanks for viewing sea lions, seals, and waterfowl - underwater and above. Not Seaworld and commercial. Great place to learn and view - particularly for Alaska. Beautiful building in a great setting. More

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Homer, Alaska
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The price is way too much but you will thoroughly enjoy the wild sea life. More

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