Animals

Bee in flower
Bee in a flower

Tim Ervin

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens provides a unique habitat for wildlife, combing the ecosystems of the aquatic gardens, tidal marshes, wooded areas, and the Anacostia River into one site. You may see deer, muskrats, and geese in the park, but the area also plays host to beavers, turtles, frogs, river otters, and Great Blue herons, among other things.

Please keep in mind that the wildlife in the park is wild. Do not approach any animals you might see. They have learned to avoid people as a way to survive, so do not approach them, but keep your eyes open for animals at a distance.

Birds
Birds

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has over 250 species of birds

Mammals
Mammals

Essential to a thriving ecosystem

Amphibians
Amphibians

Happiest in the ponds at the park

Instects
Insects

Essential pollinators and more

Reptiles
Reptiles

Seen most basking in the sun

Holloween Pennant Dragon Fly
Macroinvertebrates

Many different species can be found in the ponds

Pumpkinseed Fish. Image Credit: San Diego Zoo
Fish

Fish in the ponds, marsh and river

Last updated: November 29, 2023

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1900 Anacostia Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020

Phone:

202 692-6080

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