Early Closure
Due to inclement weather, the National Aquarium is closing at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026.Â
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.