Posted in Oregon June 05, 2019 by Catherine Armstrong

Sleep With Sharks When You Spend The Night At This Oregon Aquarium

If you’ve ever visited The Oregon Coast Aquarium, you know the thrill of walking through its Passages of the Deep, tunnels through large aquariums where you’re surrounded by ocean life on all sides. Did you know that you can spend the night here? Check out the Sleep in the Deep events!

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium, located in Newport, offers visitors the chance to meet and learn about the animals that inhabit our ocean and coastline.

There's tons to see and do at this aquarium, but one of the most popular exhibits here is the Passages of the Deep, which includes three underwater tunnels: Orford Reef, Halibut Flats, and Open Sea.

These tunnels are submerged right in the middle of large tanks that are home to all kinds of sea creatures, including bat rays, smaller fish of all sizes and colors, and even sharks. You'll be fascinated by the three tunnels, each of which highlights a different ocean ecosystem.

You can really immerse yourself in Passages of the Deep when you join The Oregon Coast Aquarium for its Sleep in the Deep overnight sleepovers. Bring your sleeping bag and pillow, and bed down right inside one of the tunnels.

Knowledgeable staff will tell you all about the marine life that's surrounding you, and you'll participate in several hands-on activities during your sleepover.

Imagine sleeping surrounded by nearly one million gallons of water, and more than one hundred sharks!

Your Sleep in the Deep experience includes dinner and a continental breakfast in the morning. You'll also enjoy admission to the aquarium on the day after your sleepover.

Host a private Sleep in the Deep party with 20-60 of your friends and family members. A sleepover at the aquarium is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday!

Visit Oregon Coast Aquarium’s website for more details, and to book your spot. If you love seeing animals up close, you might also want to take this sunset safari tour.