Through April 3, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to exhibits, amenities and guest routes.
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.
The giant South American river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
These frogs prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax over their bodies.
The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body gives the fish its namesake green color.
The green sea turtle gets its name not from the color of its shell but from the greenish shade of its fat.
The stunning harlequin tuskfish usually has eight pairs of alternating orange, blue, and white bands on its body and prominent sharp, blue teeth.
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous "horn" in front of each of its dorsal fins.
Is one of the largest fish found in coral reefs.
Hyacinth macaws are one of the largest species of parrot.
This species was first discovered in the early 1990s by Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and his father, Bob Irwin.
