How did Shark Reef Aquarium acquire the animals in its collection?
Many of the animals at Shark Reef Aquarium were acquired from other AZA facilities. For example, Long Beach Aquarium and Shark Reef Aquarium support each other in stocking exhibits that provide for our primary mission of educating the public. Animals that are collected from the ocean are done so by reputable and responsible suppliers. This means that the animals are collected from healthy, sustainable populations, and are collected in ways that minimize impact on the environment.
