🌊🐠 Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion: Free Day Adventure

Last month, I scored free tickets to Seattle🦀 Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion—a steal! Today’s mission: Explore the shiny expansion and share the aquatic magic. 🚀💦 🎟️ The Catch: New Pavilion First! You must tour the Ocean Pavilion first to access the original aquarium. (No shortcuts—security guards patrol like sharks!) 🦈👮 📚 New Pavilion: A Knowledge Oasis Unlike the old zone’s hands-on vibe, the new expansion feels like a marine museum: Interactive Displays: Touch screens explaining Pacific Northwest ecosystems. 🌲🖥️ Deep-Sea Mysteries: 🦑Glowing jellyfish tanks and a replica of the ocean’s “twilight zone.” 🌌 Conservation Corner: Learn how climate change affects orcas. (Spoiler: It’s heartbreaking. 💔🌍) 🚪 Old vs. New: No Direct Link Fun quirk: The pavilions are separate buildings. After exploring the new wing, you’ll exit and re-enter the original aquarium. (Pro tip: Wear comfy shoes for the 5-min walk!) 👟🗺️ 📸 Pro Tips for Free Day Arrive Early: Free tickets = crowds. Get there by 9 AM to beat the rush. ⏰👥 Photo Opps: 🌿The new pavilion’s giant kelp forest wall is Instagram gold. Talk to Staff: Educators roam with touch tanks—ask to pet a sea star! 🌟🐚 💡 Why It’s Worth It The Ocean Pavilion isn’t just bigger—it’s smarter. While the old aquarium thrills with otters and seals, 🦀the new wing educates on why protecting oceans matters. As a biologist said, “We’re not just showing fish. We’re fighting for their future.” 🌊💚 #SeattleAquarium #FreeAdmission #OceanPavilion