WASHINGTON DC, United States — Visitors at the National Zoo peer into a large freshwater tank housing Arapaima and other Amazonian fish in the Amazonia building. The exhibit showcases the diverse aquatic life of the Amazon River within Washington DC's Smithsonian National Zoo.

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Photograph by David Coleman. This scene captures visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoo as they observe the Arapaima and other large freshwater fish native to the Amazon River, housed in a large tank within the Amazonia building. The Amazonia exhibit offers an immersive experience into the aquatic ecosystems of the Amazon, providing educational insights into the wildlife of one of the world's most diverse regions. The National Zoo, located in Washington DC and part of the Smithsonian Institution, is a popular family-friendly attraction that brings a slice of the Amazon to the heart of the nation's capital.

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Size: 4648px × 3194px
Location: National Zoo, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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