Come face to face with thousands of animals, including dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, turtles, snakes and birds, at the National Aquarium.

One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet—from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest—and discover the connection they all share with water. Meet Our Animals

Explore the National Aquarium's state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center—located in historic Jonestown, just a short distance from the Aquarium's main campus—through a one-of-a-kind tour that allows you to travel behind the scenes and discover the unique journeys of our animals once they arrive in our care.

Come face to face with thousands of animals, including dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, turtles, snakes and birds, at the National Aquarium.

Featured Animals Thousands of Animals. Hundreds of Species. One Aquarium. Learn about animals from all over our blue planet—from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest—and discover the connection they all share with water.

Are you fond of creatures of the scaly or feathered variety? Join the National Aquarium on an overnight experience all about reptiles, amphibians and birds! With behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and meetings with Animal Care staff, you're guaranteed to …

Explore dozens of unique aquatic habitats at the National Aquarium, where you’ll come face to face with dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, turtles, snakes, birds and more.

2021年8月3日 · There were 6,000 animals at the Aquarium when it opened; today, there are approximately double that number, with 100 more species represented in 2021 than in 1981. Some original species include puffins , eels , macaws , sloths and sawfish .

2024年4月25日 · The National Aquarium's new triage center in Ocean City, Maryland is providing critical care for animals like seals and sea turtles. The center allows for faster response times and improves the chances of survival for sick and injured animals.

Enjoy a piece of the National Aquarium from home with our livestreams of our Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion and Pacific Coral Reef exhibits.