Washington DC Zoo!

msteane

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Jul 29, 2012
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Kitchener, ON
Sorry for the not great quality pictures.  I wasn't expecting so many aquatic exhibits so only had my phone with me.  I hope you will still enjoy though  :)

The reef tank as you first walk in.  I wish it had some fish in it though.
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The biggest elegance coral I have ever seen.
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A beautiful turquoise clam.  Unfortunately it looks like there's a bit of an algae issue in there too.
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Purple sea stars
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Cold water anemones
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More gorgeous clams
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Another reef tank
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Tube anemone tank
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Peacock mantis shrimp...who was scuttling around very quickly
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Giant freshwater prawn
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Slipper lobster
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Sunflower starfish
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Giant hermit crab
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Nautilus
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Comb jellyfish
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Freshwater stingray
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Black doradids...they look like giant cory cats
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Discus
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Arapaima
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And a video of the comb jellies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPwJTej6Mo
 

msteane

New Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2012
Location
Kitchener, ON
Yes, I was pleasantly surprised.  All the saltwater stuff was in the "invertebrate house".  There was a large octopus as well but the lighting was dim and I couldn't get a clear picture.  That was the only fishy thing advertised as being in there so when I walked in and saw reef tanks right away I got very excited.....and became a pseudo tour guide as I explained all thing things to my mom, haha.
 
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