Other additions to Canyon Falls include two species of lizard never before seen at Newport Aquarium – yellow monitor, a rare and active tree-dwelling lizard from Indonesia, and panther chameleon, one of the most colorful lizards in the world from Madagascar. Newport Aquarium will offer scheduled otter talks at Canyon Falls that provide guests educational opportunities to learn more about otters and otter conservation. Also of note is the rotating list of events, regular and limited time that bring visitors and locals alike back to the Adventure Aquarium.Asian small-clawed otters are returning to Newport Aquarium in mid-March. Visitors more interested in the workings of the aquarium itself can also book a behind-the-scenes tour, to learn more about the everyday feats needed to provide for the many inhabitants of the Adventure Aquarium.īesides these experiences and exhibits, the Adventure Aquarium also offers a number of fun dining and shopping options and welcomes groups of all sizes. These visits also include a hands-on part in learning about the care and daily lives of these animals, and a tour with aquarium staff to answer any questions. Fans of specific species can also reserve their chance with the mighty hippo, eccentric African penguins, loggerhead sea turtle, or a number of ambassador species. Those who quite literally want to be immersed in the action have the chance to don a wetsuit and swim through a vibrant community of sandbar sharks, sand tiger sharks, and stingrays. True to its name, the Adventure Aquarium also offers a range of even more personal and in-depth experiences by appointment, representing a variety of options for visitors of all interests. Those who want a more daring experience can also brave the shark bridge, an exhilarating walk over the shark tank!
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A series of touch tanks are a great way to get a personal introduction to species of stingrays, tidal animals, and smaller shark species.
The Adventure Aquarium also affords visitors opportunities for hands-on, individual learning experiences as part of its vision to serve the Philadelphia community as it serves aquatic species across the world. In addition, there is also a number of exhibits encompassing larger biomes for a variety of age groups, Ocean Realm and Little Blue Beach being two of these. These aquatic celebrities and more live in their own dedicated exhibits, from the Hippo Haven, Penguin Park, Piranha Falls, Sea Turtle Cove, Shark Realm, and the famous views of the Shark Tunnel.
Some of the notable species visitors can see here include the African penguin, Atlantic blacktip shark, axolotl, giant grouper, hammerhead shark, giant Pacific octopus, Nile hippopotamus, and cownose stingray. Just over the Delaware River in Philadelphia’s premier center for aquatic life, the aptly-named Adventure Aquarium! Over 15,000 animals reside in more than 7.6 million liters of water, in a series of exhibits and experiences that transport visitors over some of our planet’s most enchanting environments. Read on for some of our favorite aquarium experiences around Philadelphia. Philadelphia is a city blessed in nature and a number of aquatic animals and habitats inside its institutions and around its borders.
Whether you’re a tourist drawing up travel plans, visiting friends and family and looking for an event, or just a local who is always up for an adventure, look no further than the diversity of aquatic life around Philadelphia.
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