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Westport Aquarium

📍 Westport, WA

★4.4(214 Google reviews)

Westport Aquarium is a small, staff-guided aquarium in Westport, WA featuring local Pacific species including rockfish. Visitors can feed fish with shrimp alongside knowledgeable staff who personally introduce each animal.

✓ guided tours✓ fish feeding✓ friendly staff✓ Pacific marine life✓ Westport WA
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★★★★★Featured review by William Small

Cute little place to kill time and not break the bank.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who benefit from a calm, personal experience over a large-scale attraction. The guided, conversational format holds kids' attention well. Visitors coming from out of town should verify hours in advance — winter schedules change with little notice.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Call ahead or check the venue's Facebook page before visiting — winter hours change frequently with weather and fishing seasons
⏰Out-of-town visitors can book an appointment outside regular hours by calling or emailing in advance
đŸŽŸī¸Ask staff about feeding the fish — reviewers with young children found it a highlight of the visit

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

214 Google reviews

Exceptional staff50%
Interactive fish feeding25%
Charming small-scale experience15%
Good value10%
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William Small

★★★★★

“Cute little place to kill time and not break the bank.”

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Ashtin Newlun

★★★★★

“This place was so cool and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable!”

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Rachelle Bottoms

★★★★★

“Such a cute aquarium! We took our daughters here and they loved seeing all the fish and getting to feed them shrimp. The staff were so friendly walking us around telling us about the fish and their names they gave them.”

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Nichole Anderson

★★★★★

“We had the most wonderful experience visiting the aquarium on Friday, September 26, 2025. The two gentleman that led us through the place, Jared and Jesse were so lovely and friendly. We would go back just to chat with them again!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Westport Aquarium sits in a traditional Pacific fishing town and leans into that identity — the fish collection reflects local marine life, and staff guide visitors through personally, sharing the names and stories of individual animals. Families with young children report that the intimate scale makes it far more engaging than larger facilities: kids get face-to-face time with fish and staff rather than navigating crowded exhibit halls.

🕐 Opening Hours

TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday11:30 – 15:30