SeaQuest News & Blog Articles
Meet The Largest Rodent In The World, The Capybara
Capybaras are fascinating little creatures! They’re easily recognized because of their peculiar body shape and adorable coloration. This endearing mammal has a dense, barrel-shaped body with short head and reddish-brown fur on top, while the fur on the underside turns...
The Curious Blacktip Reef Shark
Easily recognized by the black tips that adorn all of their fins, the blacktip reef shark is one of the most common reef sharks. If you’re visiting a reef in the Indo-Pacific ocean or the Mediterranean Sea, you’re likely to come across the grey reef shark, whitetip...
Meet the Noble Iguana, Prince of Lizards
Meet the Noble Iguana, Prince of Lizards at SeaQuest The green Iguana is a large herbivorous reptile naturally found in most warm climate areas such as southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Mexico. If the Komodo Dragon is the king of lizards, this slightly...
Mysteries of the Otherworldly Axolotl at SeaQuest
When you first see an axolotl, you might think these little critters come from outer space. However, these cuties are actually found in the wild in Mexico, or in homes and aquariums around the world. With their captivating looks, it’s not hard to see why the axolotl...
Meet Marina, SeaQuest’s Beloved Mermaid
Marina, the mermaid, is one of 's most beloved residents. She loves to pose for photos with kids who ask politely and is happy to show off some fun underwater tricks. When she isn’t posing for pictures or showing off tricks, Marina loves teaching...
World’s Largest Octopus at SeaQuest
World’s Largest Octopus at SeaQuest Las Vegas, Nevada: Weighing in at 110 pounds and measuring between 10 to 16 feet, the Giant Pacific Octopus is the world’s largest octopus! Octavis, the ocean giant, joined us at SeaQuest Las Vegas almost three years ago! Octavius...
Stars of the Sea at SeaQuest
Seeing Stars: Mostly known as the go-to fashion choice of mermaids, Sea Stars are one of the most iconic marine animals of all time! Known previously as the Starfish, Sea Stars are surprisingly not even fish! Fish have important...
A “Prickly” New Friend Joins Us at SeaQuest: The Crested Porcupine
Pokey, the Crested Porcupine: With quills nearly a foot long, the Crested Porcupine is the world’s largest and (possibly) the scariest porcupine! Even though they look tough, we know what softies they really are. Come see for yourself and meet Pokey, the crested...
Comb Jellies: Rainbows in the Sea
Comb Jellies at SeaQuest Rainbows in the Ocean? Sounds crazy, we know! The Comb Jelly, scientifically known as Ctenophora, is a beautiful species of jellyfish that move through the ocean with the help of comb rows, or cilia, that reflect light. And you can see them at...
