Over 40 marine animal species joined the Tropical Reef Aquarium this month, adding to the roster of more than 130 species already living there!
The new residents include four new blacktip reef sharks, a tasseled wobbegong shark, a grey reef shark, a black blotched ray, and dozens of tropical fish, including a spectacular humphead wrasse. There are now six shark species in the aquarium’s Outer Reef habitat and another two shark species reside in the Lagoon. There are now 21 sharks total in the Tropical Reef Aquarium, with more still to come!
Here’s a look at some new animals living in the Tropical Reef Aquarium.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the Northwest’s only combined zoo and aquarium. In addition to the Tropical Reef Aquarium, the Tacoma zoo also has the Pacific Seas Aquarium with hammerhead sharks, green sea turtles, eagle rays, and the popular Tidal Touch Zone. The zoo and both aquariums are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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