Coming July 31 - 8/1: Fins to the Left, Fins to the Right, Sharks All Weekend Long at National Aquarium, Washington

WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand, Shark Weekend returns for its 11th year at the National Aquarium, Washington July 31 - August 1.

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Shark Weekend at the National Aquarium, Washington, features a jam-packed schedule of entertaining and educational activities for all ages that are free with the cost of admission. Visitors can get up close and personal with several shark species, see a shark feeding, and learn from leading experts on the history, lives and habits of one of the world's most fascinating ocean dwellers. Children can participate in a scavenger hunt, touch actual shark teeth, get their favorite shark painted on their face and create their very own shark t-shirt (additional fee applies).  And be sure to visit Sherman's Lagoon, based on the popular nationally syndicated cartoon series by Jim Toomey, and meet "Sherman" himself, brought to life as a costumed character exclusively for the National Aquarium.

Sharks remain some of the most mysterious, misunderstood and threatened animals in our waters. But sharks have more to fear from us than we do from them! Join Shark Weekend to have fun with sharks while learning more about the National Aquarium's work in shark conservation and protection.

About the National Aquarium, Washington DC

Serving visitors since 1931 from the Department of Commerce building, the National Aquarium, Washington, DC is home to America's Aquatic Treasures™, over 250 species including sharks, eels, alligators, amphibians, and an adorable "head start" loggerhead turtle. Special exhibits highlight the animals and habitats of the National Marine Sanctuaries Program and freshwater ecosystems of the United States and our territories.  The National Aquarium, Washington, DC is located in the Commerce Building on 14th Street between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues in NW Washington, DC, 20230.  

General Admission $9; seniors and military, $8; Children 3-11, $4; younger than 3, free.  Visit nationalaquarium.org or call 202-482-2825. The National Aquarium Washington, DC is a private, non-profit organization that relies on private and public support and admission revenue to operate.

SOURCE National Aquarium, Washington DC