Animals
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.
Giant South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
The giant South American river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
Giant Waxy Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)
These frogs prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax over their bodies.
Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris)
The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body gives the fish its namesake green color.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
The green sea turtle gets its name not from the color of its shell but from the greenish shade of its fat.
Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)
The stunning harlequin tuskfish usually has eight pairs of alternating orange, blue, and white bands on its body and prominent sharp, blue teeth.
Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous "horn" in front of each of its dorsal fins.
Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulates)
Is one of the largest fish found in coral reefs.
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
Hyacinth macaws are one of the largest species of parrot.
Irwin's Turtle (Elseya irwini)
This species was first discovered in the early 1990s by Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and his father, Bob Irwin.