Taken in 2005 and 2009--The aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland has a rainforest in its roof. Although none of these photos were taken there, it is an amazing place, with steamy air and dripping leaves, free flying birds and even monkeys. In the underwater exhibits there are turtles, caymans ( a species of small alligator), non-poisonous frogs and fish.
There is a huge tank, the height of the entire building, with sharks and eels and many, many other fish--and sea turtles too.
Other exhibits include the Puffins--worth the price of admission alone; they are so funny; poisonous tree frogs of brilliant "don't touch me" colors and much more. There is even a dolfin show!
And, yes, like with all zoos, I feel guilt and sadness for the creatures here who will live their lives behind glass and within cages and tanks--but they ARE alive, and children and adults who have never even seen the ocean can see them and witness all the diversity of life on our fragile and most wondrous planet!
