Worth a Visit with the CityPASS – At Least Once! 🐠

We booked our timed entry for 10 AM on a Sunday in May using the CityPASS — and I’m so glad we planned ahead! The entry window is just 5 minutes long, so I strongly recommend arriving on time to make the most of your visit. 🚶 Getting There & Parking: We walked from our Airbnb to the pier and aquarium — super convenient! But if you're driving, be aware: parking is limited and pricey 🅿️💸. Public transport or rideshare may be a better bet. 🏛️ Three Buildings, Three Worlds to Explore: The Ocean Pavilion – The newest and most stunning building! Features a massive, beautiful main tank with mesmerizing marine life 🌊🐟 Thoughtful written and audio guides enrich the experience 🎧📝 The Touch & Discovery Building Multiple interactive touch pools – our kids loved this part! ✋🌟 Hands-on learning in a fun, engaging setting The Wildlife & Forest Building Home to sea lions, birds, and Pacific Northwest forest animals 🦦🐦🌲 A nice blend of marine and land ecosystems ⏱️ Timed Shows & Full Experience: All three buildings offer scheduled shows and feedings. We spent about 2 hours seeing everything at a relaxed pace. 🕛 Pro Tip: Go Early! We arrived right at opening, and it was peaceful and uncrowded. By noon, the space got much busier — so an early start is definitely the way to go! 💭 Final Thoughts: My eldest and I really enjoyed it — it’s well-designed, educational, and full of wonder. That said, since we’ve experienced it now, we probably won’t return soon — but it’s absolutely worth doing once, especially with the CityPASS discount. #SeattleAquarium #CityPASS #FamilyFun #EarlyBirdGetsTheQuiet #WorthOneVisit #MarineLife