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September 5, 2025 / Education

Back-to-Schooling September: 7 Common Student Questions

At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we believe that nature is a curious thing. Students who take part in our education... Read More

September 18, 2025 / Education,Species Highlights

Back-to-Schooling September: Questions from Guests!

Thank you for submitting your curiosity questions during Back-to-Schooling September. Here are answers to some of the... Read More

September 24, 2025 / Education

Educational Opportunities at Greater Cleveland Aquarium

At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we offer a variety of educational opportunities that provide inquiry-based, hands-on... Read More

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Spotted: hearts in the habitats 💘 That’s A‑Moray goes into the evening on Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14, open 10am–8pm—the perfect outing with friends, family or a date. Slow down, wander longer and fall for your favorite aquatic neighbors. Adult beverages available for ...purchase from 5:30–7:30pm. Details at link in bio. #ThatsAMoray #OpenLateCLE #AquariumDateNight #ClevelandEvents #CLEAquarium

This Valentine’s, share your love of aquatic life. Join us for That’s A‑Moray tonight (Feb. 13) and tomorrow (Feb. 14) with extended hours from 10am–8pm—perfect for a late-night date night or a fun outing with your favorite people.

Bring someone you’re into, your bestie, or ...the whole family and celebrate the animals you adore with the people you love. Plus, you can grab an adult beverage while you wander (for purchase, ages 21+) from 5:30–7:30pm both nights. 🥂

Romance-themed fun includes an activity sheet, animal courtship facts, oversized Valentine photo ops and a little mood music in the galleries. https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/thats-a-moray/

Choosing a favorite animal in the shark habitat? “Like picking a favorite child,” our divers joke. In celebration of That's A-Moray (now - February 15), the team share their standout species… and meet the diver whose greatest love is helping guests discover the aquatic world. ...💛🦈🤿 #cleaquarium #scubadiving

Love is in the air (and underwater) this week at Greater Cleveland Aquarium!

This clever cephalopod found a Potato Head packed with shrimp and wasted zero time pulling out the treats. Find out why enrichment + octopus smarts = a match made in marine heaven. #thatsamoray #cleaquarium

Sharing a supersized find for Super Bowl Sunday: Scientists recently filmed a bus‑sized giant phantom jelly drifting through deep waters off Argentina. With arms stretching more than 30 feet, it’s one of the ocean’s most elusive species—and a reminder of just how much mystery is still out ...there. 🪼🌊#natureiscurious

Learn more via Smithsonian Magazine:

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See a Rare, Bus-Sized Giant Phantom Jelly Wade Through Ocean Waters Off the Coast of Argentina

A recent deep-sea expedition along the country's entire length documented the jellyfish, along with a surprising number of other species

www.smithsonianmag.com

Did you know that green moray eels have relatively poor eyesight and rely on their sense of smell to find food and navigate? See how many you can spot hiding in the caves and crevices of the shark habitat during "That's A-Moray," February 7 - 15. #natureiscurious #cleaquarium ...https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/thats-a-moray/

Double the morays, double the 💘. That’s A‑Moray is February 7 - 15! Visit the animals you love with people you adore--your friends, your kiddos or that special someone.

Fun fact: When moray eels open and close their mouths, it's not to look menacing—they’re pumping water ...over their gills to breathe. #cleaquarium #valentinesday #morayeel

Our dive team spends a lot of time working in the shark habitat—cleaning, doing maintenance, educating guests and keeping an eye on the animals. During one recent dive, they brought an iPhone down and captured some up-close, underwater views for us to share with you. 📱🦈

Take a look... and tell us: How many fish species can YOU name? Share your guesses in the comments!

Our dive team spends hours each week working underwater in the shark habitat—and sometimes they capture incredible up‑close moments on nothing more than an iPhone. 📱🦈✨
Swipe through this 6 pics and see how many fish species you can name! Drop your guesses in the comments.
...#CLEAquarium #SharkHabitat #DiverLife #UnderwaterPhotography #CLE #SplashOfWonder #NatureIsCurious

Feeling the love? Visit the animals you love with the people you adore, February 7 - 15. (Special evening hours February 13 & 14 with optional cash bar.) https://www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com/event/thats-a-moray/

Sea stars may not have brains, but they do have impressive control over movement. ⭐ Recent research found that sea stars coordinate those tiny tube feet, adjusting their adhesion time for pace and navigating terrain. #natureiscurious

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Starfish Control Hundreds of Feet Without a Brain. Here's How.

Starfish (aka sea stars) are master climbers.

www.sciencealert.com

The Eastern spiny softshell turtle doesn't just swim—it zooms. That's because its leathery, lightweight, flat “pancake‑like” shell cuts down on drag, while its webbed feet propel it through the water. #natureiscurious #cleaquarium

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