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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

Follow us out to sea

๐ŸŸ Fun Fact Friday!

Frontosa may look like loners, but in the wild theyโ€™re anything but! These striking fish can gather in massive schools of up to 1,000 individuals in Africaโ€™s Lake Tanganyika. Thatโ€™s a lot of blue stripes in one place! ๐Ÿ’™

Another cool fact? Frontosa ...are mouthbrooders, meaning parents carry their young in their mouths to help keep them safe until theyโ€™re big enough to venture out on their own.

#CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FunFactFriday

๐ŸŸ Fun Fact Friday!

Frontosa may look like loners, but in the wild theyโ€™re anything but! These striking fish can gather in massive schools of up to 1,000 individuals in Africaโ€™s Lake Tanganyika. Thatโ€™s a lot of blue stripes in one place! ๐Ÿ’™

Another cool fact? Frontosa ...are mouthbrooders, meaning parents carry their young in their mouths to help keep them safe until theyโ€™re big enough to venture out on their own.

#CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FunFactFriday

Just a Chinese Striped Neck Turtle enjoying a fresh snack and reminding us to slow down for a minute. ๐Ÿข๐Ÿฅฌ

Whatโ€™s on the menu today? Lettuce, lettuce, and more lettuce.

Visit us daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to meet fascinating species from around the worldโ€”including this ...laid-back lettuce enthusiast. #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious

Just a Chinese striped neck turtle enjoying a fresh snack and reminding us to slow down for a minute. ๐Ÿข๐Ÿฅฌ

Whatโ€™s on the menu today? Lettuce, lettuce, and more lettuce.

Visit us daily from 10am to 5pm to meet fascinating species from around the worldโ€”including this ...laidback lettuce enthusiast. #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is excited to partner with Cuyahoga County's #FreshWaterInstitute, @GreatLakesScienceCenter, @North-Coast-Yard, and @ThePortofCleveland on a familyโ€‘friendly celebration of Clevelandโ€™s working waterfront and our regionโ€™s freshwater leadership! Join us at SPLASH!... Freshwater Exploration Day for hands-on learning and building opportunities!

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is excited to partner with Cuyahoga County's #FreshWaterInstitute, Great Lakes Science Center North Coast Yard and The Port of Cleveland on a familyโ€‘friendly celebration of Clevelandโ€™s working waterfront and our regionโ€™s freshwater leadership! Join us at ...SPLASH! Freshwater Exploration Day for hands-on learning and building opportunities!

Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know red-footed tortoises play an important role in keeping tropical forests healthy? As they munch on fruits, they help spread seeds throughout their habitat, giving new plants a chance to grow. In fact, theyโ€™re especially important for dispersing seeds from ...tropical plants like figs and bromeliads. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽ

Next time you visit, stop by and say hello to one of natureโ€™s slow-moving gardeners! ๐Ÿขโœจ #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FunFactFriday

Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know red-footed tortoises play an important role in keeping tropical forests healthy? As they munch on fruits, they help spread seeds throughout their habitat, giving new plants a chance to grow. In fact, theyโ€™re especially important for dispersing seeds from ...tropical plants like figs and bromeliads. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŽ

Next time you visit, stop by and say hello to one of natureโ€™s slow-moving gardeners! ๐Ÿขโœจ #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FunFactFriday

This Fourth of July Weekend, Greater Cleveland Aquarium is saying thank you to those who serve our communities every day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŒŠ

During our Waves of Appreciation Weekend (July 3-5), eligible military members, veterans, reservists, first responders, medical professionals and emergency... personnel receive FREE admission and parking with validation.

Offer available in person only with valid ID. Please do not purchase tickets online if you plan to use this offer.

This Fourth of July Weekend, Greater Cleveland Aquarium is saying thank you to those who serve our communities every day. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŒŠ

During our Waves of Appreciation Weekend (July 3-5), eligible military members, veterans, reservists, first responders, medical professionals and emergency... personnel receive FREE admission and parking with validation.

Offer available in person only with valid ID. Please do not purchase tickets online if you plan to use this offer.

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