Our talented and knowledgeable staff have created a wonderful VIDEO TOUR of the Whale Center. We begin with an introductory video, then move on to a series of videos, one of each exhibit. Come dive in to the world of whales and marine mammals, at the Langley Whale Center! We also invite you to visit our ONLINE GALLERY of the Whale Center and exhibits.
From Wendy Berta Sines, manager of Orca Network's Langley Whale Center:
We are gradually reopening and will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m several days per week. Always FREE Admission! For updates call message phone at 360-221-7505 or check our Langley Whale Center Facebook Page. To schedule a private tour on days we are closed, email in advance to wendylsines@gmail.com.
Our expenses continue, so if you'd like to show your support, you may make online donations or purchases at the Orca Network Store.
Where to find us:
105 Anthes Ave,
Langley, Washington 98260
(360) 221-7505
mailing address: 485 Labella Vista Way, Freeland WA 98249
The Langley Whale Center is located a short block from Whale Bell Park with Hope, the Wishing Whale Sculpture, and an important feeding area for the gray whales who visit Saratoga Passage during Spring months.
Hours:
11 am to 4 pm, most Thursdays and Fridays and occasional weekend days (see Wendy’s note above)
About the Whale Center:
The Langley Whale Center is a project of Orca Network, based on Whidbey Island in Washington state.
Orca Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the whales of the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats.
Orca Network's programs include the Whale Sighting Network, Education programs, the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network, the project to retire L pod whale Tokitae/Lolita, from the Miami Seaquarium, and the Langley Whale Center.
The Langley Whale Center gives Orca Network the opportunity to have a public presence on Whidbey Island, in the Salish Sea, to share our excitement about the whales and marine mammals who are our neighbors. The Whale Center in Langley gives visitors and residents alike a chance to learn about endangered Southern Resident and Biggs/Transient Orcas, North Pacific Gray Whales, Humpback Whales and other marine life.
Along with exhibits about the Southern Resident orcas and local Gray whales, our knowledgeable docents are there to help you learn about the Biggs' Transient orcas and other "Orca Ecotypes," Gray whales of the Pacific Ocean, and other cetaceans and marine mammals you might be see in the Salish Sea.
Specimens from Orca Network's Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding network include skulls of gray whales, sea lions and Elephant seals, Gray whale baleen, bones, skulls and pelts from Harbor seals, barnacles and whale lice, and a huge Blue Whale jaw bone (loaned by Mystic Sea Charters)!
The Whale Center provides educational brochures and materials, a Lending Library, DVDs to watch, and a nice gift shop to purchase whale books, DVDs, CDs, field guides, jewelry and more.
Orca Network thanks the City of Langley, the Langley Port Authority, and the Langley Mainstreet Association for making the Langley Whale Center possible.