Glen Echo Park Aquarium in Glen Echo, Maryland features live animal exhibits, interactive displays, and a live touch tank where visitors can see, hear, and touch creatures from the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. The aquarium includes a giant sand pit and a pirate ship in a tree, designed to educate families about the nation's largest estuary and its diverse marine life including fish, crabs, and oysters. Visits require timed entry tickets reserved online in advance, with payment accepted in cash or card at the door.
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