Desert Exhibit

The Desert exhibit showcases the surprising aquatic life found in arid environments, from desert pupfish adapted to scorching hot springs to freshwater turtles inhabiting desert oases. The exhibit challenges the assumption that deserts are devoid of aquatic life.

Desert aquatic ecosystems are among the most threatened in the world, with many species found in a single spring or stream. Climate change and groundwater pumping threaten these fragile habitats and the unique species that have evolved to survive in them.