Shark Spree Events
Shark Dissection: June 18th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Our lead interpreters will guide us through shark dissections in celebration of our Summer Shark
Spree rotating exhibit. During the dissections, visitors will get to learn about shark anatomy and
the common sharks of Puget Sound.
Standard admission costs: $8/family, $5/individuals, $3/youth 18 and under, Free with EBT
Free Admission Day: July 9th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission to the Estuarium will be free all day for you to explore the exhibit and hear from local
shark experts! Stick around after the talk to explore the local specimen on display and interact
with our estuary animal ambassadors! Estuarium lead interpreters will answer all your questions
about our estuary creatures and environments they live in.
Shark Talk: July 17th, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us on July 17th to explore the Shark Spree exhibit and hear from a local shark expert! Stick
around after the talk to explore the local specimen on display and interact with our estuary
animal ambassadors. Estuarium lead interpreters will answer all your questions about our estuary
creatures and environments they live in.
Standard admission costs: $8/family, $5/individuals, $3/youth 18 and under, Free with EBT
- July 17th, 11:30 – 12:30 PM: Shark Talk by Lisa Hillier, a Biologist at the WA Department of Fish & Wildlife. Join us for Lisa’s talk on local shark species and shark research happening in Washington State.
Shark Dissection: July 23rd, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Our lead interpreters will guide us through shark dissections in celebration of our Summer Shark
Spree rotating exhibit. During the dissections, visitors will get to learn about shark anatomy and
the common sharks of Puget Sound.
Standard admission costs: $8/family, $5/individuals, $3/youth 18 and under, Free with EBT
Free Admission Day: August 7th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission to the Estuarium will be free all day for you to explore the exhibit and hear from local
shark experts! Stick around after the talk to explore the local specimen on display and interact
with our estuary animal ambassadors! Estuarium lead interpreters will answer all your questions
about our estuary creatures and environments they live in.
Shark Dissection: August 13th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Our lead interpreters will guide us through shark dissections in celebration of our Summer Shark
Spree rotating exhibit. During the dissections, visitors will get to learn about shark anatomy and
the common sharks of Puget Sound.
Standard admission costs: $8/family, $5/individuals, $3/youth 18 and under, Free with EBT
Shark Talk: August 21st, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us on July 17th to explore the Shark Spree exhibit and hear from a local shark expert! Stick
around after the talk to explore the local specimen on display and interact with our estuary
animal ambassadors! Estuarium lead interpreters will answer all your questions about our estuary
creatures and environments they live in.
Standard admission costs: $8/family, $5/individuals, $3/youth 18 and under, Free with EBT
- August 21st, 11:30 – 12:30 PM: Shark Talk by Dayv Lowry who currently works for the West Coast Region of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
For more information about Summer Shark Spree, please visit
pugetsoundestuarium.org/summer-shark-spree
Open hours are 11:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
309 St Ave NE Olympia, 98501
The Puget Sound Estuarium’s mission is to foster learning opportunities that inspire people of all ages to connect
with, protect, and enjoy the unique estuary environment of south Puget Sound. Our motto is to “Explore · Connect ·
Inspire!” Our programs include: Estuarium; Meet the Beach; K-12 Education; Pier Peer; Walking Tours; Tiny Tides
Storytime; and Connecting the Community. We create opportunities for the public to learn about estuaries, geology,
natural and cultural history, marine life, and human impact on the Puget Sound.
