Mission
The National Aquarium is a private nonprofit organization that connects people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.
Vision & Values
The National Aquarium's vision is a global community of hopeful conservationists, united to restore our planet. Our five core values—connection, curiosity, optimism, service, and wellbeing—form the basis for our beliefs about our organization, our colleagues and ourselves. These values guide our behavior and actions to achieve our mission: to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet.
We take the time to build lasting connections with each other, our guests, the animals in our care and the nature that surrounds us. We communicate clearly and collaborate readily within and across teams. We engage thoughtfully with our partners. We practice shared accountability.
We center learning and growth in all that we do. Our people are empowered to explore new approaches. We support taking risks. We value diverse perspectives and bold ideas. We embrace change.
We celebrate the power of positive moments and shared experiences. We seek out opportunities to have fun. We reconnect with our purpose through sharing successes with our colleagues.
We are in service to each other, our guests and our communities. We make intentional decisions and actions for the benefit of the animals and people within our organization.
We ensure our people and animals have what they need mentally and physically to thrive. We are committed to improving the wellbeing of communities and sharing the healing power of nature for all.