From February 18 through early April, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to amenities and guest routes. Staff will be available to assist with alternative routes and accessibility accommodations.
Whether they’re finned or scaled, deep-sea swimmers or treetop dwellers, each one of the thousands of animals at the National Aquarium has a unique story to tell.
A bullfrog's call can be heard from half a mile away.
Sea anemones are named after and resemble flowers.
The Atlantic bay nettle's bell can grow up to 7 inches wide.
Dolphins live in complex social groups and use sound to communicate, navigate and hunt.
This species has 10 eyes scattered throughout its body.
Atlantic puffins have a distinctive large, triangular red-orange bill with a blue-gray base and yellow ridge.
These fish hide among the spines of sea urchins for protection.
A large, silver fish that changes sex as it grows.
Black groupers are born female
