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Donut Tank

This unique exhibit gives our summer flounders and sea robins the impression that they are swimming in an endless sea. It is beautifully lit by the blue light of the angelfish breeding tank.

Pufferfish

A special pufferfish demonstration is held here during field trips, weekend public hours at 4:00pm, and as a grand finale for our birthday parties.

Lobsters

Here you will find our rare lobster “color morphs”. Blue, gold, yellow and calico lobsters will help you learn about these amazing creatures that may live for over 100 years.

Amazon River

A special This exhibit, along with the “Finding Nemo” and “Angelfish breeding tank” next to it, is maintained by Critter Hut Aquarium and Pets across the street from Biomes

Alligator Snapper

“Bertha” is nearly thirty years old. She is native to the lower Mississippi River and was donated to us in 2012.

Lobster Trap

This large tank houses several open ocean fish including striped bass, scup and a horse-eye jack. It also contains a real lobster trap, showing how this commercial fishing tool is used to capture lobsters.

Snails

Univalves are mollusks with one shell, usually called snails. This exhibit houses six different local snail species.

Little Skates

Closely related to stingrays, little skates are the most common species of skate in Rhode Island. They lay eggs known as mermaid’s purses. These skates can be pet during your visit

Horseshoe Crabs

This exhibit houses our adult horseshoe crabs and chain cat sharks. The cat sharks are native but live in very deep water off our coasts. All of the animals in this tank can be touched.

Mangrove Tank

Our simulated forest houses local marine life including big-eyes, pompanos, filefish, weakfish and mullets. This spectacular exhibit was donated to us by the New England Aquarium in Boston.