National Aquarium, Public aquarium at Inner Harbor, Baltimore, United States.
Description
The National Aquarium is a public aquarium at Inner Harbor in Baltimore that displays thousands of marine animals across multiple recreated habitats. The facility spans several floors with tanks ranging from shallow coral reefs to deep ocean zones.
History
The city approved construction through a bond vote in 1976 as part of the downtown revival plan. The facility opened in 1981 and later expanded with new sections.
Culture
Visitors watch sharks swim through glass walls or walk among tropical birds in a free-flight rainforest. The jellyfish area displays the animals in dim light while they drift slowly through the water.
Practical
The aquarium opens every morning but closing times change with the season. Adults, youth, and children under four pay different entry rates, with the youngest entering at no charge.
Did you know?
A rescue program brings injured marine mammals here for recovery and also studies pollutants in wild dolphins. Researchers use some of these animals for studies on ocean environmental threats.
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The aquariums and marine centers in the United States offer experiences where you can explore the underwater world. You will see colorful fish, big sharks, and fascinating whales, each in their own space. These places are set up with tanks that show different ocean environments, from coral reefs to...
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