These in-house breeding programs reduce the need to collect species from the wild. The animals produced not only become part of our exhibits, but also they are often shared with other aquariums and zoos nationwide. Techniques learned during these efforts are also regularly shared with our colleagues at other aquariums and zoos—a far-reaching benefit.
The Aquarium has successfully bred harbor seals; twelve species of invertebrates, including sea jellies, spot prawns, cleaner shrimp; and twenty-six fish species, including seahorses, weedy seadragons, pipefish, sharks, and rays. The eleven species of sea and shorebirds successfully bred include the Magellanic Penguins.
Adopt an axolotl at the $100+ level to receive a special Valentine’s themed box that includes a snuggly axolotl plush, customizable Valentine’s Day card, an animal fact card and candy. Plus, the first 60 to adopt an axolotl will get an additional gift – an axolotl themed slime! Adopt by February 4 to ensure holiday delivery. While supplies last!
