Experience the Wonder
Visit an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Please note: The planetarium will be closed for maintenance Feb. 24-26.
Handy Animal Attraction trivia for your next school day, cocktail party, or family reunion.
Five Feisty Facts
- All clownfish are born male. The most dominant male in the community changes its sex to female, then mates with the second-most-dominant male
- Garden snails mate by shooting long, sharp “love darts” at one another
- For many octopus species, females will stop hunting after they mate in order to care for thousands of eggs—and will die shortly after they hatch
- Female mantises often eat their partner after mating
- Male bowerbirds attract mates with their design sense—they decorate a “bower” with found objects, from sticks and berries to bits of plastic
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Steinhart Webcams
Be mesmerized by colorful coral reef fish, soaring stingrays, and adorable African penguins—streaming live 24/7 to your computer, smartphone, or Apple TV.
Share the Love
Send a cheeky, custom AnimalGram to your friends and family.
