Aquatic Resources Center

Aquatic Resources Center

Photo: NPS / Claire Hassler

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Picnic Table, Wheelchair Accessible

Aquatic Resources Education Center is the host to 20-1,500-gallon aquariums where visitors can have insight of what's beneath the waves of the Anacostia and to learn about the variety of aquatic life that is supported by the river. Well over 40 species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates from the District and the Chesapeake Bay are on display at the facility. The AREC is a multi-use environmental education center located in Anacostia Park, SE run by DOEE. 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
AREC  Closed	10 am-12 pm - Open for school programs  1-3 pm - Open for school programs & walk-in visitors	10 am-12 pm - Open for school programs  1-3pm - Open for school programs	10 am-12 pm - Open for school programs  1-3 pm - Open for school programs & walk-in visitors	10 am-12 pm - Open for school programs  1-3 pm - Open for school programs and  walk-in visitors