Agency Details:

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium's mission is "Inspiring conservation of our marine environment".

Description:
The Seattle Aquarium is a vital force for marine conservation. As our local population grows, we must all work to preserve the spectacular beauty and health of Puget Sound. The Seattle Aquarium is uniquely positioned to help over 800,000 visitors including 50,000 students each year understand and become aware of the impact they have on our marine environment.

History:
Opened in 1977, funded by $5.4 million from King County Forward Thrust bonds hosted:
*19.9 million visitors since its opening in 1977
*521,000 estimated Washington State resident visitors in 2008
*Over 1.6 million school group participants in its 32 years; 50,000 in 2008
*10,319 school group visitors in 2007 funded by contributions made at our annual Splash! auction for less advantaged students.
*A record breaking 815,000 visitors in 2008
*75 full time equivalent staff
*Contributed time from 773 volunteers exceeded 68,686 hours of service valued at $1,239,095
*Combined annual operating budget: $10.3 million operating budget is generated through gate receipts, concessions income, membership, grants and private contributions.

Contact person: Katrina Bettis, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 386-4342
Office fax number: (206) 386-4328

Address:

1483 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.seattleaquarium.org

Directions:

From the North end: Take James Street, exit #165A Stay straight on to 6th Ave Turn Right onto Columbia Turn Right onto Alaskan Way From the South end: North on I-5 Take the Madison Street exit, head west Turn right on Alaskan Way (the waterfront) and. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on August 6, 2009