Seattle Aquarium is among the pacific northwest’s premier resources for hands-on marine experiences and conservation education. The Aquarium’s mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, is reflected in everything we do—from our animal habitats to our conservation and education programs, research activities and more. Rooted in our core values of Sustainability, Awe-inspiring, Learning and Improving, Inclusive community, Scientific integrity, and Honoring place, we are honored to be responsible guests on the traditional and contemporary territories of the Coast Salish people, who have stewarded these lands and waters since time immemorial. The Seattle Aquarium is committed to developing a strong foundation for long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnerships with Tribal Nations, urban Native peoples. We strive for reciprocal, respectful relationships rooted in the sovereignty of our Indigenous hosts. We too give thanks to the ocean and all our ocean relatives we have the honor to care and advocate for, be in relationship with, and be educators with for the future wellbeing of our shared Earth.
The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. Since opening in 1977, the Aquarium has hosted over 27 million visitors and provided marine conservation education to two million school children. We’re proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Sarah Brenkert (she/her/hers)
Sarah Brenkert (she/hers) is the principal evaluator at the Seattle Aquarium and the faculty lead for the Evaluation Specialization in the Master of Arts in Museology program at the University of Washington. In addition to her work as a social science researcher, Sarah has a background in informal learning theory, exhibit design and development, and early childhood education. Sarah holds Master of Science in early childhood and elementary education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City, and formerly held leadership positions in education and evaluation at the Children’s Museum of Denver and at Denver Zoo. Sarah’s favorite part of her job is working with others to get curious about what happens for people when they experience zoos, aquariums, museums and science centers. She feels beyond grateful that her work allows her to ask interesting questions and tell stories of impact and transformation in free-choice learning spaces.