Seward, Alaska, United States

Animal Encounter at the Alaska SeaLife Center

Exclusive Encounter with the Institute’s Researchers and Wildlife Tour Seward’s renowned Alaska SeaLife Center during an exclusive behind-the-scenes excursion. This fascinating center is dedicated to putting visitors in close contact with cutting-edge marine research; it features a public aquarium with exhibit tanks for displaying research animals as well as other northern Pacific mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. Your interactive tour will allow you to meet aquatic scientists and learn about their research while getting an up-close look at the animals to observe their behavior. Start with a puffin encounter, during which you will speak with a member of the avian staff to learn more about this unique seabird. Later, chat with an aquarist and learn about the octopus. Finally, go behind the scenes and hear about the facility’s wildlife response team, ongoing research projects and full veterinary suite. After your informative experience, you will return to your awaiting ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.