Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour

Explore the National Aquarium's state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center—located in historic Jonestown, just a short distance from the Aquarium's main campus—through a one-of-a-kind tour that allows you to travel behind the scenes and discover the unique journeys of our animals once they arrive in our care. Learn about the dedication our staff provides to our animals to ensure they receive the best care possible, discover how National Aquarium Animal Rescue cares for sick and injured marine animals before returning them to their ocean home and peek into our exhibit fabrication shop. This tour will allow you to experience the National Aquarium in a new way and shed light on the most important work we do—caring for the world's aquatic treasures and inspiring others to do the same.