Wild Safari^® Sea Life Creatures

Also known as the Gray Nurse Shark, the fearsome looking Sand Tiger Shark is actually quite docile and not particularly dangerous to humans. Scie...

One of the most intelligent invertebrates on the planet, octopuses are a unique animal with a wide range of interesting adaptations. Not only are t...

One of the most intelligent invertebrates on the planet, octopuses can be found throughout coral reefs, pelagic waters, and the ocean floor. They h...

The Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin is a “short-beaked oceanic dolphin”, and the only member of this group that features a color other than gray, bla...

The second largest fish found in today’s oceans, the basking shark is the only living member of the Cetorhinidae family. They typically reach size...

Although Killer Whales range worldwide, they are most abundant in the Arctic and Antarctic, where nutrient-rich cold waters rise from the deep and...

Endemic to the northern Atlantic Ocean and parts of the Arctic ocean, the harp seal is a species of earless seal that’s sometimes referred to as th...

Whale sharks are found in tropical waters and shallow coastal areas in oceans around the world, as well as in lagoons near coral reefs. The whale s...

Contrary to popular belief, the manta ray is not its own species. Instead, manta rays are comprised of two species, the giant oceanic manta ray and...

Together with the fur seal, sea lions comprise the “eared seals” family known as Otariidae. Sea lions extend from subarctic to tropical waters acro...

Starfish, sometimes more commonly called sea stars, can be found throughout the world’s oceans, from shallow tidal pools to deep trenches. They are...

A type of houndshark, the leopard shark can be found all along the Pacific coast of North America and Mexico. Although they are relatively small in...

These 40-ton mammals swim the oceans worldwide, migrating between cold northern waters and the warmer temperate zones, always seeking tiny krill t...

Found in the waters off the coast of every continent except for Antarctica, hammerheads are a diverse group of sharks. They differ from other types...

Sometimes colloquially known as sea cows, manatees are large marine mammals that can be found in shallow coastal areas and rivers of the Caribbean ...

Lemon sharks inhabit shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and get their name from the yellowish coloration that helps them bl...

Although there is just one species of Bottlenose Dolphins, there two ecotypes, a coastal variant and a deep-water type. The coastal dolphins are ...

Massive Blue Whales swim the colder waters of the world, sucking in krill through baleen to support their nearly 100-foot length. They can measure ...

Bamboo Sharks are a small family of cartilaginous fish found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They don’t grow longer than four feet in length, and have ...

Also known as the Greenland right whale, the Arctic whale, and the Russian whale, the bowhead whale is found only in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. ...

Thresher sharks inhabit temperate coastal waters in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. They are easily identified by their long tails, which they ac...

Found throughout the tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean, the zebra shark is a species of carpet shark that can grow up to 8 feet long...

Endemic to the rocky islands and shores of the Southern Pacific and Antarctic Ocean, the chinstrap penguin is a flightless aquatic bird that gets i...

The African penguin, also known as the black-footed penguin, is a species of bird endemic only to the waters of Africa. Like all penguins, they are...

The gray reef shark is likely very similar to what most people picture when they hear the word “shark”. As its name implies, it is gray in color an...

Did you know that green sea turtles aren’t named for the color of their skin or shell? Their name is actually earned from the color of the fat insi...

Endemic to the coastal regions of Chile and Peru in South America, the Humboldt penguin is a flightless bird with flippers, and is closely related ...

Once believed to be only a myth, the giant squid is a deep-ocean dwelling squid that can grow to gargantuan sizes. Estimations suggest it can grow ...

Sometimes called bowmouth guitarfish or mud skates, shark rays inhabit shallow coastal waters and coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. Their evolution...

Bottom-feeding Nurse Sharks have a very limited range, swimming the warm coastal waters off West Africa and South and Central America. The 9-foot ...

Native to the Arctic Circle, polar bears are both the largest species of bear and the largest land carnivore on planet Earth. Polar bear’s scientif...

The whitetip reef shark is a requiem shark, meaning it is a member of the Carcharhinidae family, like the bull shark, grey reef shark, tiger shark ...

The Vaquita is sadly one of the most endangered animals on the planet. This small cetacean is native only to the northwestern Gulf of California in...

This seal’s common name doesn’t only refer to its spots – it’s also one of the top predators in the Antarctic, just like the big cat its named for....

Mantas are the largest members of the superorder Batoidea, commonly known as rays. Despite their large size (up to 20 feet across), manta rays pose...

Rockhopper Penguins get their name from the rocky shores where they make their nests, and their habit of hopping from rock to rock to get around (...

Although green sea turtles grow to be 5 feet long, their babies are only 2 inches long at birth! Female green sea turtles dig holes in the sand to ...

Endemic only to the cold wilderness of Antarctica, the emperor penguin is the largest penguin species on planet Earth. Males and females are simila...

Widely distributed in warm and tropical waters all throughout the world, dolphins are iconic and unique aquatic mammals. They are revered for their...

Found worldwide in warm, shallow waters, the bull shark is arguably the most infamous shark species. Because of their aggressive nature and presenc...

A member of the requiem shark family that can be found in shallow waters in the Indian and Pacific Ocean, the blacktip reef shark is a relatively s...

Native to the Arctic Circle, polar bears are a unique species of bear that have adapted to survive in cold, harsh environments. Although polar bear...

The Sperm Whale is the largest predatory animal living on Earth today, reaching nearly 70 feet in length. It hunts in the deep ocean, and its prey...

Also known as the black-footed penguin, the South African penguin is a species of flightless bird endemic the waters of Africa. They are a speciali...

Also known as the lute turtle, the leatherback sea turtle is the largest of all living turtles and is the second heaviest known reptile, with the f...