We always love to support local artist Mike Bennet and we were so excited to check out this new…read moreaquarium! This is in the heart of downtown Portland (kitty corner from Pioneer Square) so MAX is probably the easiest but we also found parking garage close by on Alder. There was only one person working there but she was so friendly and we were able to look around while we waited for our turn to go inside. (Side note: love that the decor in the bathroom documents all the planning and construction process of this place!) You get a super well-made adventure book to check off all the sea creatures in the book while learning about them. Our favorites were the sea sheep and the deep sea creatures. What up Blobfish! It only took us about 45 minutes to go through the whole place but they do give you a secret code word for the day so you can come back as many times as you want in a day which is great. We love to see a local artist succeed! Please come support and experience this magical place for yourself!

Super fun place for kids and even adults! Had a play date with a friend and our kids had so much…read morefun searching for all the sea creatures. The gift shop was super cute too - hard not to buy anything! The space is a little tight for a big stroller (had a double stroller with me) but it was still manageable.

Our fish and coral are thriving because of the wonderful care this company has provided. Being an…read moreaquarium service business (not a retail business) makes Hollywood Aquarium unique. They specialize in making aquariums healthy and happy environments for fish and other sea creatures. We have used them for over 15 years. I would highly recommend Jim and his employees.

From the owner: * Scheduled and On-call Maintenance * Aquariums and…read moreCabinetry, Design and Build * Delivery and Installation * Relocation - Across the Room or World * Extraction, Capture and Take-away * Repairs, Polishing and Refurbishing * Equipment and Supplies * Quarantined Prime Livestock

We went at 10 AM on a weekday in August. We'd hoped to beat the crowd but we sure didn't. We got…read morethere about five after 10 and there were already 30 or 40 cars in the lot. It was a foggy morning and I think all the families decided to make the best of it and visit the aquarium. That meant lots of people at all the exhibits. We had been to the aquarium before, and the leadership had made continuous changes so it was refreshed. We enjoyed our time there, but truthfully, it's geared more towards families.

We've sort of avoided the aquarium for years, mainly because of the drive from Portland, but we…read morefinally decided to make the journey. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised. It's definitely not the biggest aquarium by volume, but it can still be a fun time. The standout area is the outdoor section including the seals, sea lions, and otters. Love how they designed the rocky outposts in between exhibits. Definitely would recommend planning your day around the various feeding times. If not, you could theoretically run through all the exhibits relatively quickly, since it's not that large. Plus the shows are pretty well done, my personal favorite were the sea lions, who knew way more commands/tricks than i expected.

Adults are $12 each or $10 for 65+. Groups of 4 are $40, so if you've got 4 adults, that's your…read morebetter deal. Not a huge place, but it's packed with a variety of species, from sea anemones to octopus and seals, plus eels, starfish and a broad variety of fishes. There are identifying placards on the tanks with cards of detailed information. There are knowledgeable people there to provide detailed information on all things sea creature related. The seals were my favorite. For $2, you can buy fish to feed them and they really ham it up, splashing the visitors and patting their bellies to earn a fish snack. Whether or not you buy the fish, it's definitely worth your time to hang around and observe their antics.

The Seaside Aquarium may seem small and quaint but it's 100% worth a visit whether you're with…read morefriends or family. I can't say I've ever gotten to be so close to seals and toss them a fish to eat before now! The historic bath house building turned aquarium is an iconic spot and a must-see for any visitors. It's no Monterrey Bay but the local charm, rich history, and quick visit duration makes it an easy recommendation.

OMSI is a museum that is full of natural sciences, physics, and innovation. Though very large with…read morea theater and planetarium, I'd heed the warnings from other Yelp reviews: this museum is for kids!! Not adults!! I truly didn't look at Yelp before buying tickets to the museum and a showing of the planetarium. My fiancé and I finished walking the museum in 30 minutes because it was full of children from camp. We weren't going to play or interact with the museums when children were there and it was sciences we already knew. I was saddened thinking it was a museum for adults. In addition, we absolutely bought the wrong tickets for the planetarium. We ended up at a KPOP Delon Hunters Laser Show. We didn't know what to expect. Whoever made the show did an exceptional job, but we wanted to see something that completely encompasses the entire planetarium. Ultimately, perfect for children. Not adults. The 4 stars is that it is still a great museum.... For children.

I think for the value of the Family Membership, OMSI gets 5 stars. Hot tip, purchase the year-long…read moremembership during Black Friday when it's 20% off and stretch your dollar even further! My kids can spend the whole morning or afternoon here. There's something for everyone, from toddlers to high schoolers, adults and beyond. I always learn something new here too. Bonus, mention that you're a member in the gift shop and get 10% off your purchase.

The absolute best saltwater and reef store in the PNW. Great knowledgeable, and friendly staff who…read moreinvest their time in your system and truly get to know it so they can help you the best. Always has fresh selection of fish and coral every week.

Wonderful place great prices they know their stuff my tank had red slime diatoms 2 other stores had…read moreideas but didn't work cuttlefish recommended purple non sulfur bacteria I was at the point I would try anything in about a week started seeing less slime and as the weeks went on my tank looked like nothing happened all my corals sps and lps have never looked so healthy the colors pop I call this stuff miracle grow for reeftank so if any one has problems with color or algae you have to get some couldn't believe my eyes

If you are looking for a unique experience in Portland, you should definitely visit this museum! It…read morewas in a middle of a residential area, as it was inside a residential house structure. From the moment you step inside, you are surrounded by interesting items that catches your attention. The first floor is more like a workshop with few things you can purchase, like really cool looking postcards. The second floor is where you will gasp over and over again. Every inch of the space was filled with oddities and curiosities. It was honestly so memorable and fun in so many ways. The gentleman owner (and creator) of the museum was very welcoming and friendly. We had such interesting time in this museum!

Oddities galore, a very unique museum! It is inside a house on two floors, but I stayed in there…read morefor almost an hour because it was so different from any museum I've ever been to! Some of the displays made me cringe lol (see photo I posted of a skeleton with two heads in a glass dome from artist Kiyomi Hessling). There were other skeletons by her, hair-raising...

Went to Oregon Zoo and yeah... casually one of the oldest zoos in the country (opened in 1888... no…read morebig deal) just out here being stunning. It's sooo green, like full forest energy, and somehow none of the enclosures give that weird sad vibe... the animals actually look well taken care of. The red panda?? I was fully prepared to leave with a new personality trait after that... soooo cute it was almost too much. Also fun fact: they've been running a turtle conservation program for years where they "head start" baby northwestern pond turtles... basically raise them in a protected setup until they're big enough to not get eaten, then release them back into the wild. Over 1,500 turtles have been sent back out there, which is wild considering the species was almost gone at one point. Overall ... beautiful zoo, snacks everywhere, accidental education happened, had a great time.

My friend and I stumbled upon the Oregon Zoo during one of their Adults Only 21+ nights, which…read morehappen on Wednesdays after the zoo normally closes. One thing to keep in mind: they absolutely check IDs, so make sure you have yours with you because they will not let you in without it. The zoo itself is cute and pretty easy to cover in a little over an hour, especially during the adults-only event. There are plenty of great photo opportunities and spots to practice photography throughout the zoo, and it was nice being able to walk around without it feeling too crowded. There were also several food stands open, although my friend and I weren't really interested in what was being offered. My only real critique was that quite a few of the animals weren't out by the time we arrived. But honestly, I can't be too mad about that since we were visiting after their normal operating hours. The animals are obviously on a routine too, and I'm sure some of them were ready to call it a night! Overall, I had a great time and would definitely visit again, especially during regular business hours so I can see more of the animals. Still, for my first visit, it was pretty nice experiencing the zoo kid-free... and I'm not talking about baby goats!

Great customer service. They helped me get my neglected water feature back up and running like new.read more

My tank looks amazing! They always do a tremendous job! I highly recommend it. Their service is…read moretop-notch.

Not sure why I had not yet visited this Coral infested forest!…read moreBar none, IMO, the best selection of Corals and reasonable pricing in the greater metro. I live in Salem and this will now be my new Coral Addiction hang out. Oh, they have a nice selection of fish too

Amazing locally owned shop! We went in to ask about Tortoises for our son and owner (I believe)…read morewalked us through the care giving process the pros and cons and pricing to help get us started. I honestly wasn't thinking I was going to buy one that day but he made us feel so comfortable that we whole heartedly jumped in. The shop is amazing looking with all its unique wildlife and vegetation that you don't see at corporate chain shops. We live in Portland no where near this place but I will be back to support this store. P.S. the kid was super in love with his new friend.