Delayed Opening
Due to inclement weather, the National Aquarium is opening at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.
Due to inclement weather, the National Aquarium is opening at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2026.
Our Blacktip Reef exhibit replicates the vibrant world of an Indo-Pacific coral reef.
This award-winning exhibit gives guests a peek inside the life found in a colorful Indo-Pacific coral reef. From sleek blacktip reef sharks to graceful rays to strikingly colored fishes, over 600 animals can be found in this exhibit, portraying the abundance of life that coral reefs support.