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National Aquarium

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National Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Baltimore, opened in 1981 on the Inner Harbor and known for its glass-pyramid rainforest exhibit.

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Is the National Aquarium the same as the Baltimore Aquarium?

Yes. The National Aquarium is the major public aquarium on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, at 501 East Pratt Street.

When did the National Aquarium in Baltimore open?

It opened on August 8, 1981. The original building is known for its angular glass top and the multi-level Upland Tropical Rain Forest exhibit.

What are the signature exhibits at the National Aquarium?

The aquarium is known for the Atlantic Coral Reef, Blacktip Reef, the tropical rainforest, and Australia: Wild Extremes. Its exhibits include thousands of animals across hundreds of species.

Does the National Aquarium still have dolphins?

The Baltimore aquarium has long had Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in its marine mammal facilities. Anyone visiting specifically for dolphins should check the current National Aquarium schedule because exhibit access and programming can change.

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