Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Black groupers are born female
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Tours & Experiences Experience the Aquarium Like Never Before
Come face to face with amazing animals, explore behind-the-scenes spaces, enjoy a 4D movie and more.
Daily Dolphin Training Session
$95 Per Person
Saturdays & Sundays Insider's Tour
$75-$85 Per Person
Daily VR Experiences
$8 Per Person
Saturdays & Sundays Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour
$45 Per Person
Fridays & Saturdays Aquarium Sleepover
$130 Per Person
Daily Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour
$50-$65 Per Person
Daily Family Sunrise Tour
$55-$65 Per Person
Daily Dolphin Tour
$30 Per Person
Featured Animals Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One Aquarium.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet—from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest—and discover the connection they all share with water.
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Explore special after-hours experiences, volunteer with us at a field conservation event, check out our latest deals and more!
Conservation Driving Conservation Action for the Benefit of People, Animals and the Planet
The National Aquarium's mission—to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet—begins within the Aquarium itself. It also reaches far beyond. Our work includes education, habitat restoration, animal rescue, advocacy and sustainable practices, including our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2035.
Combat Climate Change
We work to combat climate change through a holistic, solutions-focused approach.
Save Wildlife and Habitats
Our staff and volunteers inspire audiences to maintain healthy ecosystems and restore critical habitat.
Stop Plastic Pollution
We seek to curb the negative impacts of plastic pollution on the health of people, wildlife and ecosystems.