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.
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.
Johnston's Crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni)
These crocodiles can move at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour.
Kimberley Snake-Necked Turtle (Macrochelodina walloyarrina)
A distinguishing feature of adult Kimberley snake-necked turtles is their very long chin barbels.
Largetooth Sawfish (Pristis pristis)
It's most prominent feature is its rostrum, also referred to as snout or saw, which has 14 to 23 large rostral teeth protruding from it.
Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
The call of the kookaburra is commonly used in movies to imitate the sound of monkeys in a jungle.
Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)
Lined seahorses typically range from 2 to 4 inches.
Linne's Two-Toed Sloth (Choloepus didactylus)
These slow-moving mammals spend their days lounging high up in trees, often enjoying their favorite activity: sleeping.