Oregon Coast Aquarium

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Our mission is to create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation.

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We invite you to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ocean. Visit us at www.aquarium.org

We love all of our fans! We do ask you to remember that this is a fan page. We are excited about a dialogue with our fans, and are open to everyone's comments and opinions. However, we ask you not to ruin our fans’ experience here by using inappropriate or offensive language, or by posting information that is factually incorrect or even violent in nature. If through your words or actions you demonstrate that you are clearly not a fan of Oregon Coast Aquarium and do not support its mission of education, conservation, entertainment and research, and create an environment which damages the fan experience, then your comments will be deleted and you will be denied participation on this page. If you have any concerns or need assistance, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Thanks for your cooperation!

As an American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) accredited institution, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and a better future for all living things. With more than 200 accredited members, the AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and a link to helping animals in their native habitats.

Mission

Our objectives are to develop and pursue conservation, education and research programs of local and global significance; to foster an awareness and appreciation of Oregon’s coastal environment, and the interdependence of our global ecosystem; and to serve as a community resource and recreational center.

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Address: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365, USA

Phone: (541) 867-3474

Website

gro.muirauqa@tcatnoc

State: Oregon

City: Newport

Zip Code: 97365

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews

Came into town to visit a long time friend of mine. Neither he nor I had ever been and decided to drive out and spend the day here and boy did we have a great time. The exhibits we're clean, the animals looked happy and healthy and the staff was extremely helpful and pleasant to be around. It was a overall fantastic experience.

 7 years ago (13-02-2018)

This is a must-see place if you are visiting the Oregon Coast. Perfect for the whole family. I really enjoyed visiting this aquarium. It is much larger and more interesting than the one where I am from. I think they could have a few more exhibits, but it’s nothing to complain about. The Newport, Oregon aquarium had amazing volunteers that were eager to share facts and answer questions. The aquarium was a million times better than the under sea gardens! I had a really fun time!

 8 years ago (10-01-2018)

Absolutely gorgeous facility! The animals are so well taken care of, and the layout of the place is so fun. The staff are also some of the most amazing people I've ever met in a zoological institution. Keep up the good work! I'll be back soon!

 7 years ago (09-03-2018)

One of my favorite places to go! This is an excellent aquarium with a focus on northwest species. I have been going here for many years and have always enjoyed every exhibit, even the ones that never change. For those who have never been here, several exhibits are outdoors. During winter weather make sure you have raincoats and waterproof shoes for outdoor walking. The outside paths are gravel and puddle during rains. There are many things to see you can easily spend 2+ hours here. While I love this place, my only complaint and the reason for the 4 stars, is the price. It is pretty spendy for a family and continues to rise. Be sure to check online so you are aware of cost ahead of time. It has become a little more commercialized since when I first started going there around the time when it first opened.  I completely understand the reasoning behind both the cost and investing in ways to get you purchase pictures, souvenirs etc. It's too bad it has to be that way. Aside for those, it is an excellent place to visit and to educate yourself about the northwest coast.

 8 years ago (26-12-2017)

What an amazing place. This was my first time there in several years, and they've grown substantially since then. I could have spent hours in the Passages of the Deep exhibit alone, watching and learning about the different animals found there.

Anywhere you go, there's a volunteer nearby. When I say nearby, I mean no more than five or six steps away. The fact that it was a slow day and you always had someone nearby, easy to find, and knowledgeable when we had a question was remarkable. You could tell that they were excited to be there talking about the animals.

One thing to know before you go - if you're going to go on a rainy day and purchase something in the Passages of the Deep gift shop that needs to be kept dry, bring a way to protect it. Plastic bags could prove dangerous to the animals they care for, so the only bags they carry are either paper or mesh. The mesh bags are very nice; they just don't protect anything from the rain. So if you're buying some of their delicious fudge, either take it to your car immediately, hold off on the purchase until you're done for the day, or find another way to protect it - preferably not a plastic bag.

I came here after having worked in a theme park that revolves around animals and showing them in a natural setting. I found the enclosures impressive. You can see that they did their homework in providing habitats to be comfortable to the animals. They staged everything so that the elements designed for human caretaker accessibility were usually almost unnoticeable.

Our first visit was just a few hours. While we got to see everything, this is a place where I look forward to coming back and spending some time. If you can get to Newport often, I highly suggest getting an annual pass.

 7 years ago (05-02-2018)

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