Discover the fish and animals of the Flint RiverQuarium!
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Yellow Stingray The Flint RiverQuarium acquired a baby yellow stingray that was born at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. Located in: Discovery Slough Nursery |
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Alligator Snapping Turtle The largest freshwater turtle in North America, alligator snapping turtles can weigh as much as 236 pounds! Located in: Flint River Gallery, Discovery Slough Nursery and Spring Run Creek |
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Atlantic Sturgeon |
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Yellow-crowned Night-heron These are nocturnal wading birds. They eat fish and small crustaceans. Located in: Aviary |
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Common Mudskipper These are completely amphibious fish. They are unique because they are active underwater and above water. You can find these fish in intertidal habitats. Located in: World of Water |
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Green Heron These birds are small wading birds that can be seen at the edges of ponds and lakes. This is one of the few birds known for using tools. They use sticks and bugs dropped onto the surface of the water to attract fish. Located in: Aviary |
Every Saturday at the RiverQuarium:
11:30 & 4:00 Animal Encounters
1:00 Alligator Feeding at Spring Run Creek
2:00 Dive Show at the Blue Hole
Every Sunday at the RiverQuarium:
2:00 Dive Show at the Blue Hole
4:00 Animal Encounters








