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Seahorses and Seadragons

Discover fantastical creatures that live beneath the ocean…seahorses and seadragons that defy the imagination. Learn the truth about these beautiful and fascinating animals. See more than a dozen species.

weedy sea dragon

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

weedy sea dragon

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

Ribbon-dragon

Ribbon dragon (Haliichthys taeniophorus)

pot bellied seahorse

Pot-bellied Seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis) Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific/Andrew Reitsma

leafy sea dragon

The leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) is found in shallow waters off southern Australia's coast. Credit: © Greg Rothschild

Share A-lotl Love this Valentine’s

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!