Langley Whale Center

Langley Whale Center Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center celebrates & educates on the whales of the Salish Sea.

The Langley Whale Center is a project of Orca Network, based on Whidbey Island, WA. 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 N

etwork, 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, and 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 more about the endangered Southern Resident orcas who visit our area each fall/winter, and about the North Puget Sound Gray Whales, a small, unique population of about 10 - 12 Gray whales who feed off the waters of Saratoga Passage and Possession Sound each March - May. Along with exhibits about the Southern Resident orcas and local Gray whales, learn about the Transient orcas and other "Orca Ecotypes", the larger Gray whale population, and other cetaceans and marine mammals you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of in the Salish Sea. Specimens from Orca Network's Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding network include skulls and pelts from whales, Harbor seals, sea lions, porpoise and Elephant seals, Gray whale baleen, bones, barnacles and whale lice, and a huge Blue Whale jaw bone. The Whale Center provides educational brochures and materials, a Lending Library, DVDs to watch, and a gift shop to purchase whale books, DVDs, CDs, field guides, jewelry and more. Orca Network thanks the City of Langley and the Langley Mainstreet Association for making the Langley Whale Center possible.

08/22/2026

Here is Orca Network's August 21, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: Js & Ls visit SJI, then Js return with Ks!; T36Bs & T137A delight in South Puget Sound as Jack keeps on breaching!; T65As return to Hood Canal

📣 Exciting news about our Langley Whale Center guided tours 📣Starting on Thursday August 20, we will be offering drop in...
08/13/2026

📣 Exciting news about our Langley Whale Center guided tours 📣

Starting on Thursday August 20, we will be offering drop in tours available every Thursday at 11:30 am! Just stop by the center and let our staff know you’re interested in participating 💙

If you’re curious about the marine mammals that inspire our work, join us for an engaging tour featuring Orcas, Gray Whales, Humpbacks, and more, brought to life through real specimens and exhibits. You’ll also get the latest updates on current whale activity and tips on where you might spot them from shore!

After your tour, we’ll share recommendations for great local shops, eateries, and hidden gems around Langley to round out your visit. Tours run about 30–45 minutes and are ideal for ages 10 and up.

If you’d still like to sign up for a tour in advance, you can find our calendar of available dates here: https://orcanetwork.org/langley-whale-center/lwc-guided-tours/ 🫍

Here is Orca Network's August 7, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: K Pod seen off San Juan Island; California Ts, CA27s, visi...
08/08/2026

Here is Orca Network's August 7, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: K Pod seen off San Juan Island; California Ts, CA27s, visit Deception Pass with T36, T36Bs, T69E, & T137A, then T36, T36Bs, T77C, T77E, & T137A visit Port Susan!

Email from Orca Network August 7, 2026 PHOTOS OF THE DAY K37 Rainshadow swims past Turn Point Light Station as K Pod makes their first visit to the central Salish Sea since March. photo by Beth Nauman

We can’t believe it’s already August! The Langley Whale Center has had an incredible summer and we are stoked to welcome...
08/05/2026

We can’t believe it’s already August! The Langley Whale Center has had an incredible summer and we are stoked to welcome even more visitors this month as we close out the busy season ☀️🍉🕶️

Reminder: we are still open for our extended hours through the end of August 🙌🏻

📆 Wednesdays- Sundays
🕚 11 am - 5 pm
📍downtown Langley

Here is Orca Network's July 29, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: After T34s, T37s, T37As, & T65A5 visited Penn Cove and T137A...
07/30/2026

Here is Orca Network's July 29, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: After T34s, T37s, T37As, & T65A5 visited Penn Cove and T137A visited South Puget Sound, orca sightings quiet in Puget Sound; Humpback Graphite adventures around Puget Sound!

Email from Orca Network July 29, 2026 PHOTOS OF THE DAY T124A2s spotted in Active Pass in the beautiful morning light. Photo taken from the shore of Galiano Island. photo by Karoline Cullen, July 15,

Here is Orca Network's July 15, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: T34s & T37s pay a visit to Elliott Bay; T77C & T77E visit Po...
07/16/2026

Here is Orca Network's July 15, 2026 Whale Sighting Report: T34s & T37s pay a visit to Elliott Bay; T77C & T77E visit Port Susan; T65A5 spending time in Puget Sound; Humpback Graphite spends time breaching in Puget Sound

Email from Orca Network July 15, 2026 PHOTOS OF THE DAY Humpback CRC-19313 Graphite breaches in Puget Sound. photo by Whaley_Wild_Photography Created By April Basham, July 10, 2026 - T77C Neftali & T7

🌊 Extreme low tides are coming in June! Be ready to explore the beaches with our laminated EZ Guides, a beautiful tool f...
07/11/2026

🌊 Extreme low tides are coming in June! Be ready to explore the beaches with our laminated EZ Guides, a beautiful tool for learning more about the Salish Sea

🪸 Every sale of these guides goes directly to support Orca Network's Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network, one of our vital programs that provides invaluable services to Island, Skagit, and North Snohomish counties.

Help support this program with your purchase, we thank you for your consideration! ♥️

Every summer, harbor seal pups born along the Salish Sea sometimes turn up alone on local beaches. While it may seem con...
07/11/2026

Every summer, harbor seal pups born along the Salish Sea sometimes turn up alone on local beaches. While it may seem concerning at first, this is normal behavior for mother seals to leave their pups on the beach to go forage for food, as the physical demands after giving birth and lactating are very substantial. Mother seals are typically nearby, waiting for the beach to clear before returning to nurse their pups, and human/pet presence near a pup is often the very reason a mother stays away. Approaching, or even getting too close can separate a pup from its mother permanently, sometimes with fatal results. Never touch, handle, or pick them up, and keep pets leashed at all times while on the beaches. Pets may disturb or cause harm to pups, and seals can also transmit disease to humans and pets if ill. Harbor seals and all marine mammals are federally protected, and disturbing them is not just dangerous, it's illegal. The most loving thing you can do if you see a seal pup alone at the beach is to make sure to keep plenty of distance, leash your pets, and leave it alone. If you believe an animal is truly injured or in distress, don't intervene, please report it to your local marine mammal stranding network or call the Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline at 1-866-767-6114. It takes a community effort to keep these pups safe, please help by spreading the word! 🩶🤍🖤🦭

💙 We're honored to be July's Round Up Partner at The Goose Community Grocer! 🐋Every time you shop at The Goose this mont...
07/11/2026

💙 We're honored to be July's Round Up Partner at The Goose Community Grocer! 🐋

Every time you shop at The Goose this month, you have the opportunity to make a difference for the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea.

Simply ask your cashier to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar, and 100% of your round-up donation will support Orca Network's work protecting the rich, beautiful, and diverse habitats and inhabitants of our local waters. Imagine what our incredible community can accomplish together this month!

✨ Come meet us! We'll be at The Goose Community Grocer on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Stop by our table to say hello, meet members of the Orca Network team, ask questions about our work, learn more about the whales that call the Salish Sea home, and celebrate our 25th anniversary with us!

Whether you round up a few cents, a few dollars, or simply stop by to chat, your support means the world to us.

Thank you, Goose Community Grocer, for choosing Orca Network as your July Round Up partner, and thank you to everyone who helps protect the future of our marine ecosystem, one purchase at a time 💙

The Langley Whale Center is excited to offer a new guided tour that highlights the amazing whales and pinnipeds that vis...
07/10/2026

The Langley Whale Center is excited to offer a new guided tour that highlights the amazing whales and pinnipeds that visit the Salish Sea each year. If you’re curious about the marine mammals that inspire our work, join us for an engaging tour featuring Orcas, Gray Whales, Humpbacks, and more, brought to life through real specimens and exhibits. You’ll also get the latest updates on current whale activity and tips on where you might spot them from shore.

After your tour, we’ll share recommendations for great local shops, eateries, and hidden gems around Langley to round out your visit. Tours run about 30–45 minutes and are ideal for ages 10 and up.

Sign up for your tour here: https://orcanetwork.org/langley-whale-center/lwc-guided-tours/

Address

105 Anthes Avenue
Langley, WA
98260

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(360) 221-7505

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