Northwest Passage
A tribute to the animals, First Nations culture and architecture of the Pacific Northwest Home to polar bears, sea lions, black bears, bald eagles and ravens
Includes a large underwater viewing area allowing guests to view polar bears and sea lions in a very naturalistic environment
Features a 500-seat amphitheater for sea lion shows and a longhouse classroom for educational classes
The exhibit has more than 500,000 gallons of purified fresh and saltwater for marine mammals.
Children are able to crawl inside a large plastic bubble on the side of the sea lion pool which gives the sensation of actually being inside the exhibit.
As you enter the exhibit you are greeted by five authentic Northwest totem poles. Each pole represents the culture of five different clans found in the Northwest region.
The Chief Seattle Donor Garden features Chief Seattle’s speech given more than 100 years ago in response to the United States Government’s attempt to purchase the land from the Native Americans.