Temporary Closure of North Atlantic to Pacific and Amazon River Forest

From February 18 through early April, the fourth level of the main Aquarium building will be closed for renovation, changing access to amenities and guest routes. Staff will be available to assist with alternative routes and accessibility accommodations.

Wallpaper Wednesdays: Hello, Gourd-geous!

Three-toed box turtles are opportunistic omnivores, meaning they will eat just about any insect, small animal or plant—including pumpkins!

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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring a turtle in a jack-o'-lantern.

Mobile & Desktop Devices Sweater Weather

Three-toed box turtles enter a hibernation-like state called brumation during winter. These cold-blooded reptiles bury themselves in leaf litter and remain inactive for several months to stay warm.

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