Cownose rays are often mistaken for sharks.

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Aquarium welcomes new juvenile cownose rays, a species of eagle ray popular in the Chesapeake Bay.
The cownose rays are housed in an open tank on the second floor, and may be hand fed by visitors at noon and 3 p.m. daily. Bags of food are $2 (or $1 for members).

The cownose rays are named for their high-domed heads that resemble a cow’s nose. They have long, pointed fins that help them dig deep into the sand for clams and other prey.
Beachgoers sometimes mistake these rays for sharks, because the tips of their wings stick out of the water when they swim near the surface.

Cownose rays take some time to mature. These juvenile rays are just about a foot long. They become ‘socialized’ to humans very quickly. The rays are very friendly and gentle with Aquarium visitors of all ages.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children under three are free.

Located in Atlantic City's Historic Gardner's Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium offers an enjoyable and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals.
For more information on the Atlantic City Aquarium, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.

Coupons for discounted admission are available on the website.