Portland Aquarium, Marine life center in Milwaukie, Oregon.
The Portland Aquarium is a marine life center in Milwaukie that displays different species of water animals in separate exhibition areas. Visitors can touch sea creatures in designated tanks and explore habitats designed for different types of aquatic life.
The aquarium opened in December 2012 and became an addition to Oregon's wildlife education facilities. Since then it has served as a place where people can learn about ocean environments.
The aquarium lets visitors interact directly with marine animals and learn about where these creatures live in the wild. These hands-on experiences make ocean life feel real and relevant to people of all ages.
The facility is located in Milwaukie in the southeastern part of the Portland area and is easy to reach by car or public transit. Plan to spend time watching animal feeding sessions and keeper talks that happen throughout the day.
The aquarium displays both water animals and land animals, helping visitors understand how different ecosystems are connected to each other. This surprising mix makes learning about nature more rounded and interesting.
Location: Oregon
Inception: December 15, 2012
Website: http://portlandaquarium.net
GPS coordinates: 45.40500,-122.62400
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41
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