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National AquariumNational Aquarium

Opened in 1981 on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium is one of the best-known aquariums in the United States. It houses more than 17,000 animals across over 750 species and holds some 2.2 million gallons of water. Highlights include a multistory Upland Tropical Rain Forest, the Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit, and its resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.

Opened
August 8, 1981 · 45 years of history
Exterior of National Aquarium
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Basic Information

National Aquarium basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationUnited StatesBaltimore
OpenedAugust 8, 1981 Source
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FAQ

When did it open?
It opened in August 1981 on Baltimore's Inner Harbor in Maryland. Source
How many animals does it hold?
It houses more than 17,000 animals representing over 750 species, and is known for its Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and rainforest exhibit. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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