ASLC announces 2016-2017 fall/winter hours and tour schedule to begin September 5
September 1, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seward, Alaska (September 1, 2016)– The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) announced today the new fall/winter hours for 2016-2017. Beginning Monday, September 5, the hours will be:

September 5 – October 2     10:00am – 5:00pm*
*(Early opening to accommodate cruise ship visitors: Sept. 8 & 12, 9:00am; Sept. 11 & 18, 8:00am)

October 3 – February 26      12:00 – 5:00pm (ASLC will be closed Nov. 24 & Dec. 25)

February 27 – May 25           10:00am – 5:00pm

May 26 – September 3          9:00am – 9:00pm Mon-Thurs/8:00am – 9:00pm Fri – Sun

The Center will continue offering guided tours on a daily basis throughout the fall and winter seasons. The tour schedule September 5 through May 25 is as follows:

1:00pm            The Marine Mammal Encounter invites guests to join the ASLC animal care team to see how they train, feed, and care for resident marine mammals. This 60-minute tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 people per tour, with a minimum age of 10 years old.** Marine Mammal Encounter tours are $74.95 per person.

1:30pm            The Octopus Experience is led by expert animal care givers and is suitable for ages 6 and up. This 30-minute tour gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about the giant Pacific octopus and join animal care givers to observe a feeding.** Octopus Experience tours are $24.95 per Adult (13+), $19.95 per Child (6-12).

2:00pm            The Puffin Encounter joins birds and their keepers in the aviary to learn about ASLC research and breeding programs. This 60-minute tour can accommodate a maximum of 4 people, with a minimum age of 10 years old.** Puffin Encounter tours are $74.95 per person.

3:00pm            The Octopus Encounter invites visitors to shake “hands” with a giant Pacific octopus and learn more about these mysterious invertebrates. This 60-minute tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 people per tour, with a minimum age of 6 years old.** Octopus Encounter tours are $74.95 per person.

4:00pm            The Sea Otter Experience (offered through October only) gives visitors the opportunity to join animal caregivers to observe a feeding or animal enrichment session in the outdoor otter pool. This 30-minute tour can accommodate a maximum of 14 people, with a minimum age of 6 years old.** Sea Otter Experience tours are $24.95 per Adult (13+), $19.95 per Child (6-12).

Reservations are recommended for all encounters and tours, 1-888-378-2525. Prices listed do not include tax. All tours and encounters require purchase of general admission. **All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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