The New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center will be closed from Monday, April 13, to Friday, April 17, for exhibit maintenance.
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will open at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, due to routine animal care.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Experts
Joe Masi
Assistant Curator
Animal Care, New England AquariumEducation
BS, Business Administration, Stonehill College
About
Joe Masi is an assistant curator in the Animal Care Department. He manages the Giant Ocean Exhibit and Gallery Exhibits teams. In collaboration with area managers, Joe directs team strategy and priorities centered around animal care and welfare, life support systems, and exhibit aesthetics.
Joe started as an aquarist in 2002, caring for various species and exhibits, including corals, tropical fish, jellyfish, sharks, and rays. Throughout his career, Joe has played a role in multiple exhibit renovations, conceptualizing and executing displays that engage and educate visitors.
Behind the Scenes with Our Animal Care Team
At the Aquarium and in our Animal Care Center in Quincy, our team provides exceptional day-to-day support for the animals in our care, managing their diet, providing enrichment sessions, and much more.
