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In embracing, respecting, and celebrating diversity, we welcome and learn from a variety of perspectives, skills, abilities, and backgrounds. This fosters a culture of mutual respect and trust, bolstering the collective voice and efforts of the Aquarium and surrounding communities.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is now a certified Sensory Inclusive facility, registered with KultureCity. With trained staff, sensory bags, and before-you-visit resources to help, our goal is to make it so any guest can have a comfortable visit to the Aquarium, regardless of any sensory sensitivities.
By partnering with local public libraries, we have expanded our capacity to provide families with more accessible opportunities to visit the Aquarium. Using their library card, adult checkout cardholders can reserve a pass and get free admission to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Currently we partner with Driftwood Public Library, Newport Public Library, Siletz Public Library, and Tillamook Public Library for this program. Don’t see your local library here? Check back later as our roster continues to grow, or contact your local library to see what similar programs they may offer.
Karle’s Aquarium Fund for Foster Families is a program that allows foster families in Lincoln, Linn, Lane, Marion, Polk, and Benton counties to receive up to six free admissions per family during a single visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This program was established with the goal of making experiences like the Aquarium more accessible for children in Oregon’s foster care program.
In order to provide more accessible opportunities for our community members, every Sunday Lincoln County residents can visit the Aquarium at a reduced admissions fee of $5 per person. Requires proof of Lincoln County residency.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium understands that every individual has different needs. We encourage those with specific needs to contact us, so that we may coordinate special accommodations to provide our guests with accessible, welcoming, and meaningful Aquarium experiences.
