Exotic Animals
Come and discover new world that you never dreamed of before. You will witness exotic creatures from across the globe. The conquerors of the green canopy of rainforest, Scarlet Ibis, Hyacinth Macaw, the vibrant colorful avians hailing from South America. Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin originated from Atlantic coast and danger lurking under the Indian Ocean, Zebra Shark. Those are many exotic creatures that Baltimore Aquamarine has to offer.
Main Aquarium
Glass Pavilion
- Ground floor: Handicapped Elevator, Harbor Market Kitchen, Guest Services.
- level 1: ATM, Handicapped Elevator, Aquarium Gift Shop,Harbor Overlook, Information, 4 Immersion Theater, Restroom, Elevator, and Animal Planet Gallery.
- level 2: Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes and Handicapped Elevator.
Blue Wonders
- level 1: Blacktip Reef, Shark Alley, Underwater Viewing Area, and Handicapped Elevator.
- level 2: Mountains to The Sea and Handicapped Elevator.
- level 3: Surviving Through adaptions and Handicapped Elevator.
- level 4: Sea Cliffs, Kelp Forest, Amazon River Forest, Pacific Coral Reef, Restroom, Dining,and Handicapped Elevator.
- level 5: Upland Tropical Rain Forest and Handicapped Elevator.
Pier 4
- Ground floor: Handicapped Elevator, Harbor Market Kitchen, Guest Services.
- level 1: ATM, Handicapped Elevator, Aquarium Gift Shop,Harbor Overlook, Information, 4 Immersion Theater, Restroom, Elevator, and Animal Planet Gallery.
- level 2: Dolphin Discovery, Children's Discovery Gallery, Stairs, Restroom, Underwater Viewing Area, 2 Restrooms, Handicapped Elevator, Dolphin Shop and Information.
Annual Aquarium Visitors
| Year | Baltimore | Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,342,175 | 198,893 |
| 2011 | 1,315,355 | 198,893 |
| 2012 | 1,334,185 | 204,997 |
| http://www.aqua.org/about/~/media/Files/Economic-Contributions-FINALlr-2012.pdf | ||
The National Aquarium is one of top attractions in Baltimore. Last year, the Aquarium attract numbers of visitors, according to Aquarium National website, “In 2012, the National Aquarium anticipates welcoming over 1.5 million visitors, with more than 1.3 million visiting the Baltimore location and 200,000 visiting the Washington, DC location.” (‘National Aquarium’ 19 and 20) The difference between Baltimore and Washington DC is staggering 1.1 millions visitors.
88.14 percent of visitors to the Aquarium in Baltimore reported that it was the primary reason for their visit
-The Economic Contributions of the National Aquarium
Dive Baltimore Aquarium
Come and Dive in Baltimore Aquarium’s Atlantic Coral Reef! Swim along with rays, exotic species of fish and sharks! The staff from Atlantic Edge Dive Center will train and instruct you on the diving before you submerge into the exhibit.
The attende must be older than the age of 18. For more information
Slumber Party with Sharks
We now offer sleepover with the Sharks, which is similar to our Dolphins Sleepover, the sleepover takes in place at Shark Discovery Lab. We offer various activities such as food preparation and the feeding. In the morning, you can test your knowledge about shark with our very own jeopardy game.
The attende must be older than the age of 8. Learn more about this event.
Slumber Party with Dolphins
Baltimore Aquarium invites you to host your unforgettable slumber party with the dolphins. You now are able to sleepover along with the dolphins and your friends.
During the sleepover, you and your friends will receive special behind the scene tours and learn many more things about the dolphins. After spending the night with dolphins at the underwater viewing area, in the morning you and your friends will join the trainers to feed the dolphins. The slumber party with dolphins opens to age of 8 and older. Learn more about this slumber event.
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