The region's premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound and our world’s one big ocean. Currently, the Aquarium’s animal collection is housed within six major exhibits: Window on Washington Waters, Life on the Edge, Pacific Coral Reef, Birds & Shores, the Underwater Dome and Marine Mammals. Seattle, Washington

For more than 50 years, we have been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable our guests to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world we share. Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California.

Come touch a friendly shark, see how marine scientists work, and take in the spectacular Monterey Bay. Our exhibit hall offers a deeper dive into the adventure of ocean research here in Santa Cruz and around the world. Visit us and explore the fascinating world of marine science and conservation. We look forward to meeting you! The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a community-supported marine science education center of the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Canada's aquarium and cultural centre for the Salish Sea. Come see 160 species of marine life, a rare marine mammal exhibit, and a unique Coast Salish art collection and learn about, explore and conserve the Salish Sea Bioregion – its wildlife, waters, land, culture, and people. This one-of-a-kind Centre offers an interactive, informative and hands-on experience of nature and culture through self-guided visits with daily programming, group and school bookings, and special events and lectures. It is the only year-round aquarium and cultural centre in Canada dedicated exclusively to the Salish Sea. Sidney, BC Canada

We engage and inspire, entertain and inform. We are a vital teaching and learning resource, conservation leader, neighborhood partner and global collaborator. We are passionate about our animals, their habitats and the planet we share. From family events to youth programs we have something for everyone. Chicago, Illinois

Go ahead, SEA what it's all about. Treat your family to a captivating journey from the mountains to the sea featuring 60 unique habitats, including our 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank. Are you ready to take the plunge? Our mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. Charleston, South Carolina

Your journey through the St. Louis Aquarium starts along a freshwater river and the shallow waters of a salt marsh, then moves into the deep, dark abyss of the ocean open. Browse our galleries to see what’s in store for you when you spend an afternoon at the most unique indoor attraction in St. Louis! Being at the heart of Union Station’s revival, we've proudly developed the cure to St. Louis's landlocked blues: a 120,000-square-foot aquarium, packed to the gills with over 13,000 animals across 44 exhibits. Guests at our new St. Louis Aquarium can explore aquatic life from sea to shining sea, without venturing out of the 63103 ZIP code. St. Louis, Missouri

Situated on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, TN, the Tennessee Aquarium is home to 10,000 animals and an IMAX theater. Plan your visit today! Come see for yourself why visitors like you rate the Tennessee Aquarium the best aquarium in America for overall guest satisfaction. Enjoy a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea as you explore above and below the surface in the Aquarium's two buildings. Come face-to-face with the fascinating native animals that live in our backyards and the amazing creatures that thrive in some of the most remote locations on Earth. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Every day, we pursue our mission to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Through our exhibits, shows and presentations, education programs, wildlife rescue, and other immersive programs, we're building a brighter future for the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond. The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Corpus Christi, Texas

The Florida Aquarium Education Department is opening eyes to the world outside! From students to teachers, field trips to travel camps, birthday parties to sleepovers, The Florida Aquarium has an education program perfectly suited for your needs. The Aquarium offers a variety of fun-filled, engaging and educational camps which include summer and school-year camps that are offered throughout the year both onsite and offsite. Tampa, Florida

Come see why The Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in the country! Our mission is to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of the natural environment. The Florida Aquarium enables you to get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, as well as others from around the world. More than a must-see attraction, we are working to protect and restore our blue planet on many conservation fronts, including research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida’s sea turtle and coral populations and to ensure that sharks continue to swim our seas. Tampa, Florida

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water, including the enormously popular "Sweet Pea" and "Scooter," the stars of the first shark ray breeding program in the world. Newport Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums which sets the rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, veterinary care, wildlife conservation, research, education, staffing and safety. Newport, Kentucky

Established in 1946 by the P.F. McKenney family, Theater of the Sea is one of the oldest marine mammal facilities in the world. The McKenney family still owns and operates the park today. Originally a rock quarry excavated for Henry Flagler’s railroad in the early 1900’s, the lagoons and lush, tropical gardens at the facility are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, alligators, marine invertebrates, and birds. Twelve million gallons of ocean water are pumped in daily to supply water to the three-acre natural salt-water lagoons. General admission to the park includes dolphin, sea lion, and parrot shows, as well as a fish and reptile tour, access to the lagoon side beach, and a 5-minute bottomless boat ride around the dolphin lagoon. Shows are up close and personal and guest participation is encouraged. Islamorada, Florida

We now have 20,000 fresh and sea water specimens from 1200 different species on display. More than 1200 species, the most numerous in Japan! The only aquarium in Asia where you can see Dugong. Come visit the Performance Stadium, where you'll have a chance to see the sea lions perform their incredible long-standing show! The aquarium houses 12 zones which reproduce natural environments, housing some 25,000 individuals representing 1,200 species. The guests are free to tour the aquarium's grounds in any manner they please, as there is no fixed route. Toba, Japan.

The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. Our awe-inspiring exhibits aim to encourage love, respect and understanding of our oceans so that people are motivated to take action for their future well-being and to use marine and other natural resources sustainably. Cape Town, South Africa

Visit the UK's largest aquarium attraction and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world. The National Marine Aquarium is a registered charity committed to promoting a sympathetic understanding of the sea through education, conservation and research programmes. Discover an underwater world – starting in with local animals Plymouth Sound and journeying all the way to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! You'll start your visit with the largest native exhibition in the UK – exploring fish you’ve heard of and the many more mysterious animals that live on our doorstep. As you dive deeper into the Aquarium, our Eddystone Reef tank will blow your mind with the UK's largest single-tank viewing panel (it's like a fishy cinema screen). If British beauties aren’t enough, our Atlantic Ocean tank – home to large nurse sharks, sand tiger sharks and our new lemon sharks – is the deepest in the UK, with 2.5million litres of water. The Atlantic Ocean tank is home to three species of ray – if you see them, don't forget to take a selfie! We've also got fantastic smaller displays, from lionfish to family favourites such as clownfish and some very, very smiley pufferfish. Coxside, Plymouth, England, UK

Canada's Pacific National Aquarium. The Vancouver Aquarium is home to thousands of incredible ocean species and amazing aquatic life. Since opening in 1956, the Vancouver Aquarium has connected more than 40 million people from around the world to our oceans and all the wonders within them. Vancouver, BC, Canada

Virginia's largest aquarium and marine science facility. Come explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience our hands-on exhibits, nature path, and marshlands. Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. VIMS provides these services to Virginia, the nation, and the world. The School of Marine Science (SMS) at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for the College of William & Mary. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. Gloucester Point, Virginia

At the Waikiki Aquarium, our mission is to inspire and promote understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life. Our exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. Over 2,500 organisms in our exhibits represent more than 420 species of aquatic animals and plants. Honolulu, Hawaii

We are a small, public aquarium that displays approximately 140 species of marine animals found in Northeast and Middle Atlantic waters. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. Established in Woods Hole in 1885, the WHSA is the country's oldest marine aquarium. It is owned by the federal government and operated by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, in partnership with the Marine Biological Laboratory. Woods Hole, Massachusetts