In an otherwise average aquarium, this feature really stood out. You can put your hands through these moon pool-like holes and touch the fish. Has this been done anywhere else?
In an otherwise average aquarium, this feature really stood out. You can put your hands through these moon pool-like holes and touch the fish. Has this been done anywhere else?
Definitely a unique concept, but it also seems potentially dangerous (for the fish, not the people). What is to prevent a nut job (translation - teenager ) from grabbing a fish and doing who knows what? "Male teen one to male teen two, 'I dare you to eat that fish!' "
I think I'd be more concerned about introduction of oils and chemicals from visitors' hands into the water. Is there a wash station there and staff to supervise?
Hand-washing facilities were available, although the exhibit was unsupervised. Other than that, I can’t see how it’s any worse than a regular touch-tank from a welfare perspective. Like Zooplantman, I’m sceptical about the likelihood of the Jonah Hill scenario, especially in Singapore. Perhaps that’s my own naiveté.
