Utah is far from the ocean, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t still get a peek at sea life. There’s an aquarium in Layton that’s home to many creatures from the sea, and you can get up close and personal with them. Take a look:
SeaQuest is an interactive aquarium where you can get up close and personal with a host of sea and land creatures. It’s located at Layton Hills Mall.
Scott Zierler/Google The address is 1201 N. Hill Field Rd. #1072, Layton, UT 84041.
This aquarium immerses you in the world of sea creatures. You’ll be in awe as you visit more than 300 species from five continents.
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You can spend hours watching the stingrays glide through the water.
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You might even want to sign up for a snorkel session to get up close to these magnificent creatures.
SeaQuest/Facebook Snorkel sessions are just $29.95, and you’ll swim amongst stingrays and tropical fish for 30 minutes.
Some of the animals here live on land. You can check out caiman…
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…tortoises…
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…and a host of beautiful bids, including these rainbow lorikeets. Take an animal whisperer tour, where you’ll learn about what the animals eat, how their habitats are maintained, what SeaQuest does to keep them happy and healthy.
SeaQuest/Facebook Animal whisperer tours last 20 minutes and start every hour. They’re just $4.00!
From the tiniest seahorses…
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…to Octavius, the Giant Pacific octopus, you’ll love saying hello to these beautiful creatures.
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Get a pedicure at the Fish Spa, where doctor fish gently nibble your toes and leave them feeling smoother and healthier. It tickles!
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SeaQuest is the perfect place for your next birthday party.
SeaQuest/Facebook Bring your friends and birthday cake to the party room here, and celebrate your birthday with 1,200 animals!
Visit SeaQuest Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from Noon to 6 p.m.
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Learn more about SeaQuest on its website. Have you visited Sea Quest? Tell our readers what you think of this place in the comments!
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The address is 1201 N. Hill Field Rd. #1072, Layton, UT 84041.
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Snorkel sessions are just $29.95, and you’ll swim amongst stingrays and tropical fish for 30 minutes.
Animal whisperer tours last 20 minutes and start every hour. They’re just $4.00!
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Bring your friends and birthday cake to the party room here, and celebrate your birthday with 1,200 animals!
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