On January 27th, it was reported that the museum will undergo $10.5 million in renovations to the facility, including a remodel of the lobby in the summer to an Ice Age diorama, as well as new entrances/exits, replacing their water table, adding a new climbing structure, and other general renovations. The museum expects said renovations to be completed by 2026/2027.
Boonshoft Museum is getting $10.5M in improvements; here’s what will change
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On April 3rd, the museum announced they moved their female (
0.1) toco toucan Frida to the former burrowing owl exhibit.
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On April 4th, the museum announced their male (
1.0) red-rumped agouti named Jasper passed away on March 31st due to a decline in health.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
On June 18th, the museum announced they transferred their male (
1.0) sand cat named Bomani to The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in California.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
On June 28th, the museum announced they built a new exhibit for their burrowing owls next to the North American river otters, which is open to the public.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
On July 8th, the museum announced they opened a new saltwater reef tank to the public, which includes unspecified species of clownfish, sea anenome, and corals (of which the corals were acquired from Newport Aquarium in Kentucky).
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On July 19th, the museum announced they acquired a male (
1.0) red-rumped agouti named Copper from Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo in Wisconsin, which is on exhibit.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
On July 27th, the museum announced they acquired a male (
1.0) sand cat named Kevin from The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, which is on exhibit.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
On August 9th, the museum announced they acquired a male (
1.0) nine-banded armadillo (
later named Banjo) from Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pennsylvania, which is an ambassador animal.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery