Post on 17-Apr-2018
MAP AND VISITOR
GUIDE
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NAVIGATENot sure where
the closest bathroom is? Detailed maps of every floor help you navigate the building and locate different amenities.
LEARNBe your own
tour guide, and learn all there is to know about the different animals and exhibits you’ll see in the Aquarium.
VISITOR TIPSInsider info,
like where to spot your Aquarium favorites and fun animal facts, will help you make the most of your visit.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Don’t miss out on the more than 40 talks, animal feedings and encounters happening every day!
National Aquarium Membership benefits include:
❚ Unlimited daily admission for one year
❚ Immediate entry after check-in at the Member Entrance
❚ Free member-only events and discounts on programs and events
❚ Watermarks magazine
❚ Discounts at Aquarium cafes and shops
❚ And more!
Learn more at aqua.org/members.
There are more than 40 talks, animal feedings
and encounters happening each day. For a
complete look at today’s schedule, download
the Aquarium’s free app or check out the
digital monitors in Harbor Overlook and Pier 4.
4-D FILMWith screenings
throughout the day, a 4-D Film is a great
addition to your visit. Choose from two
films, both guaran-teed to delight with
sights, sounds and special effects.
UPLAND TROPICAL
RAIN FORESTAnimals aren’t the only thing to see
here. You can also find real cacao
and banana trees growing in this tropical retreat.
As you journey through the Aquarium, slow down to spot these hidden treasures: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT!
AUSTRALIAAs you make your way through this
northern Australia river gorge habitat, be sure to look up! Our grey-headed
flying foxes tend to hang out in the rafters—literally.
Apply Today’s Admission Toward a MembershipYour admission purchase can be applied to a membership! Take your receipt to the Level 1 Information Desk in Harbor Overlook or email member@aqua.org.
Animal Encounters 12 pm | 4 pmLevel 1—Harbor Overlook
Educator Talk 1 pm | 2:30 pm Level 1—Blacktip Reef
Divers 10 am | 11 am | 2 pm Level 4—Atlantic Coral Reef
DON’T MISS!
MARYLAND: MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA
Travel to the last exhibit on Level 2, Atlantic Shelf, and
look down. Covertly camouflaged flounder
often go unseen in the sand.
BLACKTIP REEFWith wide, flat bodies and fringed mouths,
wobbegongs are proof that sharks
come in every shape and size. See if you
spot them to the left in the underwater
viewing area.
Journey from the ocean’s depths to the heights of the rain forest.Encounter crocodiles in an Australian outback; come nose to nose with sharks of every size; and see tropical fish in the coral-filled Blacktip Reef.
Dare to touch a moon jelly as you explore the crashing waves and sandy beaches of the Mid-Atlantic in Living Seashore.
With close to 20,000 animals, there’s so much to discover. Let’s get started!
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Pier 4
Glass Pavilion
Blue Wonders
DOLPHINSHOP
HARBORMARKET CAFE
UNDERWATER VIEWING AREA
DOLPHIN DISCOVERYLYN P. MEYERHOFF AMPHITHEATER
AQUARIUMGIFT SHOP
HARBOR MARKETKITCHEN
HARBOROVERLOOK
LEVEL 1
GROUNDFLOOR
LEVEL 2
ATLANTIC CORAL REEF
SHARKALLEY
Exit
Exit
Enter
Pier 4
Blue Wonders
SHARKSHOP
Map GuideINFORMATION
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR
ELEVATOR
STAIRS
GUEST SERVICES
4-D IMMERSION THEATER
GUEST RELATIONS ROOM
FIRST AID
WATER FOUNTAIN
RESTROOMS
DINING
GIFT SHOP
CHILDREN’SDISCOVERYGALLERY
UNDERWATER VIEWING AREA
LEVEL 1
JELLIES INVASION:OCEANS OUT OF BALANCE
4-D IMMERSION THEATERLYN P. MEYERHOFF AUDITORIUM
GUEST SERVICESCoat and Stroller Check, Family Restroom, Lockers, Photo Pickup
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
AUSTRALIA: WILD EXTREMES
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LIVING SEASHORE
Glass Pavilion
BLACKTIP REEF
Blue Wonders: Reefs to Rainforests
LEVEL 1 BLACKTIP REEF
LEVEL 2 MARYLAND: MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA
LEVEL 3 SURVIVING THROUGH ADAPTATION, LIVING SEASHORE (NOW OPEN!)
LEVEL 4 SEA CLIFFS, KELP FORESTS, PACIFIC CORAL REEF, AMAZON RIVER FOREST
LEVEL 5 UPLAND TROPICAL RAIN FOREST, HIDDEN LIFE
CONTINUE THROUGH ATLANTIC CORAL REEF AND SHARK ALLEY TO LEVEL 1