Explore Our Exhibits
Exhibits
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Oregon Coast
From north to south, the Oregon Coast is over 360 miles of rocky headlands, coastal dunes and thick forest, all being constantly shaped and reshaped by the unrelenting power of the Pacific Ocean. ... more
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Sea & Me
An Adventure of the Imagination!The Oregon Coast Aquarium's interactive exhibit for children is called The Sea & Me. Based on the model used by children’s museums, this exhibit offers play exp... more
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Sandy Shores
A shoreline is how most human beings experience the ocean. Standing with your feet in the sand and staring out at the waves has inspired everything from epic poems to artistic masterpieces. It is f... more
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Rocky Shores
The Oregon coast is famous for its rocky shores. Our uniquely beautiful coastline is visited by millions of people each year and provides habitats to countless species of animals and plants. Twice ... more
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Coastal Waters
The “At the Jetty” exhibit spotlights survival issues of coho and chinook salmon, explaining their life cycle and their tremendous journey from streams to the ocean and back again. Extending into t... more
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Giant Pacific Octopus
Our octopus exhibit is the stuff of legends. Few sea creatures have stimulated as much fascination and dread among human beings as this cephalopod, due largely to the animal’s almost alien-like app... more
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Sea Otters
When visiting this habitat, linger for a moment and consider this fact: you are looking at the largest population of sea otters in the state of Oregon. This species was hunted to extinction in the ... more
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Seals & Sea Lions
The two largest marine mammals at the Aquarium live together in this sprawling exhibit containing up to 90,000 gallons of sea water. Our seals and sea lions exhibit is as deep as fifteen feet in so... more
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Sea Bird Aviary
Just off Oregon's shores live birds that spend their lives at sea, except for their annual breeding season in the summer. Along the shore live other birds that feast on clams, crabs, and mussels. A... more
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Turkey Vulture Habitat
Our Turkey Vulture exhibit may be a surprise to many of our guests. When one thinks about the bird-life along the coast, they may not immediately consider this large scavenger. But as with any ecos... more
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Passages of the Deep
The Aquarium’s Passages of the Deep exhibit allows the visitor to literally immerse themselves in the ocean realm that exists right off the Oregon coast. A series of underwater walkways leads the ... more
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Aquarium Gardens
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is well known for its extraordinary exhibit galleries and outdoor habitats, but just as important to the visitor’s experience are our beautiful grounds and gardens. Caref... more
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Estuary Trail
What is an estuary? An estuary is an area where the fresh water of streams and rivers mixes with the salty water of the ocean. The importance of these wetlands cannot be overstated. Estuaries are, ... more
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Temporary Exhibits
Our new temporary exhibit is being organized. Please check back later for details. Thank you. more
