Photo TR: Derek at the Baltimore Aquarium

[DerekRx]

Yesterday I went down to the Baltimore Aquarium, a place I haven't been in a good 10 years. Mom wanted to spend a day with me since we hadn't done that in a long time, so that seemed to work. The main thing we went down to see were the Diamondback Terrapins, one of which I owed for 12 years, and who's birthday would be coming up soon if he were still alive. Of course, we saw them right away, but also checked out the rest of the aquarium and all its fish, turtles, frogs, and anything else. It was actually pretty cool, though a bit fish smelly at parts, and WAY too crowded. Onto the photos

and since there were no shout outs to Robb, here's some Nerds Rope just waiting for you to get back to Baltimore

and I'll end this with one final picture, that being of the diamondback terrapin. She says "gimme some ooze so I can turn into a ninja!"

See, he kept coming back for more. Turtles rule, especially Cameron-like ones from Australia

These turtles were too happy to get their picture taken

While there are no giraffes for Wes at the Aquarium, this extremely long-necked turtle will have to suffice

Newly added was the Cameron friendly Australia area, with lots of Australian fish and such

"Yo, I'm a frog, and I'm green, and I'm sitting on a twig. Gimme some flies" says the frog

This Green sea turtle lost its front flipper due to infection. Apparently it got caught in the Gulf Stream and ended up off the coast of New York/New Jersey. Probably the Jersey water caused the infection, but at least she will live the rest of her life in Baltimore, and not in Camden

Shout out to Sharktums

Nicole would probably like the rainforest room too, because she loves waterfalls

I also liked the rainforest room because they have some turtles that are just chillin on a log

I always loved the rainforest room at the very top when I was a kid. Mainly because it was always warm up there

I see Marlin and Dory are still trying to find Nemo, that darn ADD fish

I often wondered what these fish think as all sorts of people walk up to them, squint their eyes, and start pointing. Oh well, they're fish, they probably don't remember much of anything, except "I need food!"

Lots of pretty fish to look at, including this one.

Baltimore's Aquarium, right on the harbor

[Théo the little french]

It's a really beautiful place! I like aquarium, but I never go there.....

 

I've never seen turtles like in your pics! Really.... bizarre

[odene497]

That long necked turtle is WEIRD! It looks like a snake hanging out of a turtle shell. Aquariums are cool. Nice pictures.

 

-Nick

[Homer]

Awesome Aquarium pics. Although I am surprised to find a Derek post that didn't mention beer.

 

Great TR and WTF animals!

[niiicolaaah]

Wow, a Derek TR and no pictures of Derek.... very disappointing... very disappointing, indeed.

[ginzo]

I have a very fond memory of the rainforest room from when I was a kid. One of those birds crapped on my little brother's head.

[BigBird]

Looks nicer, and bigger than Tampa's Aquarium. I guess I would want to go there if I ever go to Baltimore.

[Jew]

Stupid aquarium and it's high admission price! I did the maritime musuem boat tours instead when I was there, since I didn't want to spend $25 for a few hours. Looks like I missed out though.

[SharkTums]

SharkTums Approves.

[BeemerBoy]

Cool report, Derek. It's weird though, because I was just sorting through old pics and realized I never posted our Tennessee Aquarium report from last October, and was thinking of finally putting it up. The Baltimore one looks VERY similar to the Chattanooga one.

 

I guess I could still post it if anyone's interested. Mine's cooler cause I actually found Nemo on my visit.

[Cameron]

AAww yeah - Aquariums totally rule! I get to go to the one in Chicago in about a months time, and I can't wait.

 

Thanks for the photos - and those little turtles freaking rule!

 

Cameron.

[Meteornotes]

Baltimore rules. I haven't been to the aquarium in a very long time, but it is a very good one. You are a brave man going to the harbor area in the summer tourist plagued times, though.

 

dt

[ginzo]

AAww yeah - Aquariums totally rule! I get to go to the one in Chicago in about a months time, and I can't wait.

 

Thanks for the photos - and those little turtles freaking rule!

 

Cameron.

 

I actually think that the Shedd in Chicago is a bit better than the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The Baltimore one is in a much slicker and newer building, but the Shedd has a lot more fish to look at. Both are great to visit though.

[Ccron10]

Baltimore Aquarium is the best! I like the architecture, layout, and landscaping of the building. I loved the Austraila section.

 

If you go in that tall building next to it an go to the top, you can see for a very far distance (even though your ears nearly bleed on the elevator ride to the top and it costs $7).