Temporary Closure on Level 4

Through April 3, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to exhibits, amenities and guest routes.

Wallpaper Wednesdays: Terrapins

Maryland students will care for and learn from feisty baby terrapins before the aquatic turtles are released back to their saltmarsh homes.

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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring two young terrapins eyeing one another in their habitat.

Mobile & Desktop Devices Back to School For...Terrapins?

Hatchlings crawling out of nests on Poplar Island are school bound as part of Terrapins in the Classroom. Maryland students will care for and learn from this state icon before returning them in May.

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