To celebrate World Octopus Day, learn more about the octopus’s remarkable eyesight! Read More
The female zebra shark in our care, nicknamed Zoe, was previously recovering at the Animal Care and Rescue Center after a short period of illness. Read More
A black-crowned night heron has inhabited our floating wetland prototype in the Inner Harbor! Read More
Margaret the hyacinth macaw turns 30 years old today! Read More
As part of our Terrapins in the Classroom initiative, 48 baby diamondback terrapins are heading to classrooms across the state to grow. Read More
The Endangered Species Act has supported work that has prevented the extinction of 99 percent of the species it has protected. That work is now under threat. Read More
With the warm summer months coming to an end, bird migration season has begun once again! Read More
Cownose rays are seasonal visitors to the Chesapeake Bay during the summer months, when they mate and give birth! Read More
Although they were no documented double-crested cormorants in the region as recently as 40 years ago, they’re now a firmly established species Baltimore and the state of Maryland! Read More
Staff at the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center are busy caring for several new residents, ranging from lungfish to South American river turtles. Read More
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