Six eagle ray pups were born at the Aquarium on 6 February 2006. They are being cared for in a temporary pool on the roof of the Aquarium and are doing well. The mother, which was removed from the I&J Predator Exhibit before giving birth, has been returned to this exhibit.

Eagle rays normally give birth to between 3 and 7 live young after a gestation period of a year. They have a life span of up to 20 years and can weigh between 20 and 25kg.

Although eagle rays are not dangerous to humans, they have a poisonous spine on their tails, which can cause painful wounds.