The Oregon Coast Aquarium Is Inviting You To Come Sleep With The Sharks

The Passages Of The Deep Exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. It's a long tunnel made of glass underwater at the aquarium.
Photo via the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Hey there, ocean enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into something super cool – the Oregon Coast Aquarium is bringing back its legendary "Sleep in the Deep" program! That's right, starting in January of 2024, you can sleep with the fishes.

Sleepover At The Oregon Coast Aquarium

A large fish in deep blue water at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Photo via the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Remember those daydream underwater adventures you had as a kid? Well, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is making them a reality. Picture this: you're tucked in for the night, and just a glass panel away are sharks, rays, and maybe a wolf eel giving you the side-eye. It's like being in your own personal submarine, but comfier!

A shark at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Photo via the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

This isn't your usual sleepover; it's an underwater extravaganza in the Passages of the Deep exhibit. It's not just about catching Z's with sea creatures either. You'll get to enjoy special after-hours tours and activities that will make your Instagram followers green with envy.

After a three-year break (thanks, COVID-19), the most buzzed-about program at the Aquarium is back and better than ever!

Oregon Coast Aquarium Sleep In The Deep Information

The Passages Of The Deep Exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. It's a tunnel made of glass underwater at the aquarium. There's a fish swimming past the glass.
Photo via the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Here's the lowdown: these one-of-a-kind sleepovers are happening Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus the first and third Friday of every month. But hey, it's exclusive – only 20 to 60 lucky fish fans can join each night, so you'll have to reserve your spot.

Get more information about the Sleep In The Deep program at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, see the calendar, and reserve your spot for a sleepover here.

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