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Discovery Center

Get ready for hands-on exploration as you crawl through the Discovery Center and get up close with unique species and interactives.

Make Moon Jelly Pals

Gently splash in and touch one of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures – jellies! Guided by an Animal Care Team Member, submerge your hands into the water and be greeted by moon jellies. Learn about their fascinating anatomy, unique lifecycle, and their crucial role in the delicate ecosystem of the ocean!

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Moon Jelly

The medusa, or adult stage of the moon jelly, resembles a translucent, saucer-shaped dome floating through the water, with a four-leaf clover-shaped marking visible in the body's center. These clover-shaped markings are actually the reproductive organs.

Diet

Plankton

Size

Up to 16 inches

Range

North Atlantic Ocean, Baltic Sea (likely elsewhere but may be different species)

Did You Know?

Jellies are one of the oldest multi-organ animals on Earth, with fossils dating back over 500 million years.

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Ocean Realm

Be amazed by life under the sea and mesmerized by schooling fish, camouflaged flounders, and much more!

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