This captivating exhibit showcases the unique wildlife and geography of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve’s lowland rainforest.
Stingray Lagoon
This exhibit provides an interactive experience with Cownose rays, Atlantic stingrays, and Southern stingrays
These species, all native to the Gulf, glide by just close enough to touch – and in this exhibit, you actually can touch them. Gently reach into this 10,000 gallon exhibit to enjoy a hands-on interaction with these species as they swim past. Better yet, our daily presentations let you feed these unique animals, giving you an even closer look at their astounding anatomy. Learn from our knowledgeable staff about these animal’s natural behaviors and lives in the wild.
animals in this exhibit
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This common jellyfish species is translucent, revealing anatomy inside its bell. With limited swimming ability, moon jellies often drift with the current.
Bamboo sharks are oviparous (they lay eggs). Their egg casings are nicknamed “mermaid’s purses.”
Commonly called a pufferfish, this species can inflate its body by swallowing air or water to deter predators. Sharp spines offer another line of defense.
The parrotfish’s large beak is used to scrape algae and other organisms from rocks and hard coral.
Found throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean, they can grow up to 45 inches in width and weigh 50 pounds or more. When threatened, they can use a barbed tail with toxin for defense.
