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2016 Recap: Animal Rescue

It was a busy year for our Animal Rescue program as the team worked to rescue, rehabilitate and release multiple animals, all while celebrating the program’s 25th anniversary! Take a look back on some of the year’s biggest stories: Read More

Published 12/21/2016
Animal Rescue Update: New Arrivals

Our Animal Rescue and Animal Health teams are currently caring for 15 endangered sea turtle patients. Read More

Published 12/7/2016
A New Vision for Animal Care and Rescue

We’re building a new Animal Care and Rescue Center in Baltimore’s Jonestown neighborhood. Read More

Published 12/6/2016
Animal Rescue Update: New Turtle Rehab Area!

With cold-stun sea turtle season officially underway, our Animal Rescue team has been busy preparing our new turtle rehab area for the potential arrival of patients! Read More

Published 11/15/2016
National Aquarium Animal Rescue Celebrates 25th Anniversary!

Founded in 1991, National Aquarium Animal Rescue is celebrating 25 years of rescue, rehabilitation and release. Read More

Published 8/4/2016
Animal Rescue Week: The Release

When marine animals are brought into the Animal Rescue program, the ultimate goal is to treat them to be eventually released back into the wild. Read More

Published 6/16/2016
Animal Rescue Week: The Rehabilitation

In honor of the 25th anniversary of our Animal Rescue program, we’re breaking down what it actually takes to rehabilitate the animals in our care: Read More

Published 6/15/2016
Animal Rescue Week: Cougar’s Story

In honor of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Turtle Week, we remember the story of Cougar, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and the longest resident in our Animal Rescue program! Read More

Published 6/13/2016
Animal Rescue Update: Sea Turtle Week

In concert with World Sea Turtle Day and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Turtle Week, our Animal Rescue team is set to release two rehabilitated patients at Assateague Island National Seashore next week! Read More

Published 6/7/2016
Animal Rescue Update: Megatron’s Release!

Megatron has been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the wild! Read More

Published 5/11/2016

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