Harbor WildWatch Marine Life Center

Experience Gig Harbor's newest family-friendly activity to learn about marine creatures, habitats, and ways to protect the Salish Sea. Featuring: Aquariums, Touch Tanks, Skull Collection, Interactive Displays & Immersive Kelp Forest Exhibit. 

Located in the heart of downtown Gig Harbor, visitors of all ages are welcome to explore the unique exhibits offered at this historic waterfront location, including:

• 600 gallons of marine aquaria with local marine life
• 100-gallon marine touch tank
• Extensive animal skull display featuring a gray whale skull
• Interactive Scavenger Hunt for kids
• Microscopes and much, much more!
• The Marine Life Center is appropriate for all ages and can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to explore. So whether you have all afternoon or just a moment to spare, stop by the Marine Life Center to learn more about the Salish Sea!

Join us from 4–4:30pm for Feeding Frenzy: 

Watch hermit crabs scramble and Surf Perch race for food during our daily feed! Chat with one of our aquarists or naturalists who care for our resident Salish Sea critters. You may even get the chance to see our octopus grab a snack from their den!

Feeding Frenzy is FREE with no RSVP required! 

FREE ADMISSION – Wednesday – Sunday 11-6pm