OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of America's largest aquariums and has won numerous awards including Best Kids Indoor Entertainment and Best Family Entertainment.

This state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and offers educational, interactive, and entertaining experiences for guests of all ages. From sharks, sea turtles, and penguins to otters and rays, it is home to more than 6,000 animals.

Highlights include SeaTREK™ underwater ocean walking, a submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, one of the largest collections of sharks in the country, a Giant Pacific Octopus, and the world's only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit.

OdySea is also home to Voyager, a stadium-seating style theater with 46 ft. viewing windows that takes guests on a journey through the ocean in the world's only revolving aquarium.

OdySea Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and was also the first attraction—andaquarium—in Arizona to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continued Education Standards (IBCCES).

OdySea Aquarium is located at Arizona Boardwalk, Scottsdale's one-of-a-kind entertainment destination that features eight marquee attractions in addition to multiple dining, shopping, and amusement venues. The outdoor courtyard regularly hosts a variety of free events and family entertainment throughout the year. Parking is free.

  • Accessible
  • Family Friendly
  • Parking Available
  • Location
  • 9500 East Via de Ventura
  • Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
  • HoursVisit website for updated hours.

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