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Oregon Coast Aquarium

2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365
541 867 3474
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Ranked #6 of 15 attractions in Newport
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Owner description: We invite you to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ocean. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a world-class marine educational attraction nestled on... more » Owner description: We invite you to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ocean. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a world-class marine educational attraction nestled on beautiful Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon. The Aquarium is a living classroom for all learning styles and ages. As one of Oregon's top tourist attractions, the Aquarium is a vital educational resource for the state, with over 40,000 students visiting the aquarium each year. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and plays an active role in conservation and animal rehabilitation efforts. Recognized both locally and nationally for its outstanding exhibits and educational programs, the Aquarium is the 2011 and 2012 recipient of the "Best Tourist Attraction" and "Best Summer Camp for Kids" awards from the citizens of Lincoln County, Oregon. Parents Magazine, Forbes Traveler, USA Today, 10Best(dot)com and Coastal Living named the Oregon Coast Aquarium among the top ten in the nation. The Portland Business Journal listed the Aquarium as one of the top five education-based nonprofits in the state and Spirit Magazine called Passages of the Deep "The coolest 50 yards on the Oregon Coast!" « less
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Sandy, Utah, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This aquarium had a nice balance of outdoor strolling to see exhibits like seals, sea lions, birds, etc and inside exhibits for various underwater creatures. You can often see them feeding the animals and fish so check the feeding schedule. You can also touch several types of anemones, star fish, etc which the kids enjoyed. The shark tunnel was really... More

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Carrollton, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This isn't the largest aquarium in the world but it is very high quality. There are great tanks with otters, seals and sea lions kids will love. There is also an aviary where the birds are free to fly and not caged that my sons loved. The .underwater tunnels are a fascinating way to watch the animals in the aquarium.... More

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Scotia, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This was so cool! We have to go again, when it is not raining. Make sure to plan a whole day to see everything. The price is just right! I found a coupon for a free child pass making it a steal of a deal :0) This is one of my favorite attractions I have seen yet. It reminds me... More

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Boise, Idaho
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Aquarium was not as big as we would have hoped and we saw it all in about 1 1/2 hours max. Every exhibit was very enjoyable, well maintained, and educational. There is also a coupon at hotels that we did not know about so be sure to ask! I gave it less rating because it was about $60 or so... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Overall, the aquarium is very good. There are a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, so be conscious of the weather. The otters are easily the highlight of their outdoor exhibits, but get there early for the show since viewing is very limited and people were climbing on rocks to see (which is a no-no). They definitely could improve the... More

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Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Nice outdoor otter, seal, and sea lion exhibits. Very colorful tide pool exhibits that are hands on. Found some nice children's items in the gift shop

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Titusville
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

If you take this aquarium at face value it may seem overpriced if you don't use coupons which are easily acquired. However, what do families have available to them these days that offer an opportunity to teach their children about the sea and nature. Many of the exhibits test the kids and if you work with the concept of educational... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

Ok.. I think if I took a kid here it would be fun seeing it through their eyes but I got bored right away and stayed that way :( Would recommend for ppl with kids or ppl that are new to seeing much about the ocean.

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San Ramon, California
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

A lot of it is outside and it was raining . Features inside just o.k. Fish tanks average. Touch pool very nice and helpful people at touch tanks.

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Brookings, Oregon
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13 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a fantastic aquarium. There is a bird aviary with local birds (including Puffins and Murres). Watch sea lions and sea otters. Lots of tanks and exhibits. A hands on section for children. We always enjoy the Jellyfish tank.

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