Outer Reef
Swim Into the depths
Experience sharks up close and discover how awe-inspiring they are as they gracefully swim around their coral reef home and rest in the sand. Explore the rich diversity of shark species, from the large nurse sharks and zebra sharks to the smaller epaulette and whitespotted bamboo sharks, and learn what makes them unique.
Discover the Tropical Reef
Dive in
See many species of sharks, including a tasseled wobbegong shark, blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, and zebra sharks. All are surrounded by spectacular tropical fish, a very charismatic potato grouper, and one dazzling marbled ribbontail ray.
Find it
at the Zoo.
Our 240,000-gallon Outer Reef habitat mimics the real-life edge of a reef, where shallow protected waters meet the open ocean.
Find it deep inside the Tropical Reef Aquarium, to the right of the central grassy lawn.
Meet the sharks
Nurse shark
Blacktip reef shark
Whitetip reef shark
Zebra shark
Grey reef shark
Epaulette shark (Look for me in the Lagoon)
Whitespotted bamboo shark (Look for me in the Lagoon)
Protecting Sharks
SHARKS ARE IMPORTANT: Sharks are beautiful creatures, and they play a crucial role in keeping ocean ecosystems in balance. Sharks are being negatively impacted by human actions worldwide.
HOW TO HELP SHARKS: Learn more about sharks, replacing stereotypes with your enthusiasm. Choose sustainable seafood. Avoid the purchase of shark products. And support shark research and conservation initiatives.
Aquarium Stories
Tropical Reef Aquarium
Explore an oasis of warm-water marine beauty, with vibrant, tropical fish and sharks.