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Exhibits & Touch Pools
Discover A Variety Of Habitats
Just Announced: All-New Reptile Exhibit to Debut Starting Now!
This new habitat will highligh our reptile rehabilitation program. The program, which continues to evolve, is already home to six rescued tortoises from throughout the New England area, plus several species of turtle & fish.
Red Garra Touch Pool
These small fish are native to rivers, streams, ponds and lakes in West Asia. They are also known as “Nibble Fish” or “Doctor Fish” as they have been used in spa treatments across Europe and Asia. They are becoming rare in the wild due to overfishing and habitat degradation.
Stingray Touch Pool
Reach in and touch our 4 species of rays. Cow Nose Rays, Atlantic Stingrays, Yellow Stingrays and Atlantic Guitarfish glide along the bed of the tide pool. You can add on a feeding when available for an even more memorable experience!
Bamboo Shark Touch Pool
White Spotted Bamboo Sharks, Brown Banded Bamboo Sharks, Epaulette Sharks and Coral Catsharks are the friendly kind! You may see them "walk" across the bottom on their fins!
Large Invertebrates Touch Pool
Use 2 fingers to touch horseshoe crabs, Caribbean spiny lobsters, large crabs, hermit crabs and large snails.
Small Invertebrates Touch Pool
Use 2 fingers to touch urchins, shrimp, small crabs, feather duster worms, and more.
New Hampshire Lakes Exhibit
Get a closer look at common warm water sport fish like largemouth bass, catfish, and yellow perch.
Cold Water Trout Exhibit
Learn about and watch brown, rainbow, and brook trout as they swim and grow in their environment!
Reptile Rehabilitation Center
Watch and learn about a variety of different reptiles who are being rehabilitated at Living Shores Aquarium, including turtles, tortoises & more!
Critter Wall
Get an up close look at some of our smaller residents, including snakes, insects, amphibians and our new axolotls!
Small Invertebrates Exhibit
Get hands on with a variety of small invertebrates like starfish, urchins & more!
Coral & Great Barrier Reef Exhibit
Everyone’s favorite clownfish and blue tang can be found here, along with other colorful species found on Indo Pacific Reefs.
Tropical Reef Exhibit
A colorful collection of angelfish, butterflyfish, eels, damselfish, and wrasses found along the Atlantic Coast.
Gulf of Maine Exhibit - Coming Soon!
Observe a variety of species found right off of our coasts!
Reptile Room - Coming Soon!
Surround yourself with a variety of reptiles- geckos, lizards of all sorts, and yes, even snakes! (Please note, several species are currently found in the Critter Wall)
