There is nothing quite like spending your day with animals and at SeaQuest in Layton, you can have an experience with creatures of all sizes that is unforgettable. This 20,000-square-foot aquarium is a hidden gem in Utah where you can observe and interact with animals from five continents. From snorkeling with stingrays and petting reptiles of extraordinary sizes, this is one destination that is full of adventure.

Welcome to SeaQuest! This incredible aquarium in Layton, Utah is where you can have the ultimate land and sea adventure.

This aquarium is home to more than 1,000 exotic animals including a two-toed sloth, 400 axolotls, and four Asian small-clawed otters.

The animals that live at SeaQuest come from five continents, making you feel like you've traveled all around the world. You’ll love walking around and admiring each and every creature.

But what makes this aquarium truly one of a kind is all of the hands-on activities that allow you to interact and learn with each and every animal.

There are several interaction options available at SeaQuest, providing opportunities to get up close with certain animals. For example, you can spend time with an African Crested Porcupine or experience fishy kisses, where you will dip your feet into a tank of fish that feed on and remove dead skin cells.

You can even snorkel with stingrays if you are up for a more unique experience.

During this interaction, you will have one hour to swim with stingrays. The waters are kept between 70 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit and the aquarium will provide a wetsuit and snorkeling gear. Keep in mind that for many of these interactions, there is an additional fee and you will need to make reservations online.

In addition to the interactions offered at SeaQuest in Utah, there are also numerous safari options that adults and children alike will enjoy. With these adventures, you will get to meet multiple animals from mammals to reptiles and underwater creatures. You can even create your own safari if you desire.

SeaQuest is open seven days a week. You can purchase admission tickets, as well as book your interactions and safaris, on the SeaQuest website.

With so much to see and do, a visit to SeaQuest in Layton is an adventure you won’t forget.

Have you been to SeaQuest in Layton, Utah? If so, did you book an animal interaction or a safari? We’d love to hear all about your experiences in the comments. Visit the aquarium’s website and Facebook page for more information.

SeaQuest is just one of the many exciting activities offered in Layton. If you have never been to this town, plan a weekend escape! In fact, this unassuming town was named one of America’s best hidden gems for a weekend getaway.