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The Georgia Aquarium now has 3 great hammerhead sharks, and they claim to be one of only two aquariums in North America with that particular species. Does anyone know the other aquarium with those sharks?
 
ColumbusZoo001 said:
ISIS lists the Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey as having 1.0 great hammerhead sharks.
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It is Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. They acquired one only a few months ago. I am going to see the new sharks at Georgia in a few days. I am more excited to see them then the panda cub at the zoo. I also think MOTE Aquarium has juvenile hammerheads on display from time to time.
 
snowleopard said:
The Georgia Aquarium now has 3 great hammerhead sharks, and they claim to be one of only two aquariums in North America with that particular species. Does anyone know the other aquarium with those sharks?
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At least on their website, the aquarium at the Guadalajara Zoo (in Mexico) claims to have at least one hammerhead. Then again, this may be getting lost in the translation (maybe it's bonnetheads). I'll find out soon, as I'm going down to see the zoos in Mexico next week.
 
@okapikpr: thanks for posting the interesting article, and it's intriguing to see how there are always constant changes happening at the world's largest aquarium. You'd think that an individual would be thrilled to be in charge, especially with the upcoming $100 + dolphin pool expansion, and thus would want to stay for as long as possible.
 
snowleopard said:
@okapikpr: thanks for posting the interesting article, and it's intriguing to see how there are always constant changes happening at the world's largest aquarium. You'd think that an individual would be thrilled to be in charge, especially with the upcoming $100 + dolphin pool expansion, and thus would want to stay for as long as possible.
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It amazes me how much the G.A. has changed since it first opened. I have been to the aquarium 4 times in the last 4 years and everytime I go there is something new. The sealion and penguin exhibits were open for less than 2 years before they started building the dolphin exhibit. All of the galleries have had a change or two or have added species in the case of ocean voyager (I saw 3 whale sharks, 3 hammerheads, a sand tiger and the manta all at the same time while sitting in front of the big window yesterday) and the coral reef exhibit. Regarding the attendance at the aquarium, the first time I went in '06 it was like going to a rock concert with all the people visiting and yesterday I walked right into the aquarium and had no problem seeing everything in less than 3 hours. I don't think the aquarium will have a problem with attendance but the constant flow of new exhibits can't hurt. I suspect that when the dolphin exhibit opens (you will be able to have contact with them) it will be like a concert once again.
P.S. The new hammerheads are awesome but little compared to the 10ft male they already have.
 
snowleopard said:
@okapikpr: thanks for posting the interesting article, and it's intriguing to see how there are always constant changes happening at the world's largest aquarium. You'd think that an individual would be thrilled to be in charge, especially with the upcoming $100 + dolphin pool expansion, and thus would want to stay for as long as possible.
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It reminds us that there is more to such a position than enjoying the facility. After all, it's usually more about humans than animals.
 
loxodonta said:
It amazes me how much the G.A. has changed since it first opened. I have been to the aquarium 4 times in the last 4 years and everytime I go there is something new. The sealion and penguin exhibits were open for less than 2 years before they started building the dolphin exhibit. All of the galleries have had a change or two or have added species in the case of ocean voyager (I saw 3 whale sharks, 3 hammerheads, a sand tiger and the manta all at the same time while sitting in front of the big window yesterday) and the coral reef exhibit. Regarding the attendance at the aquarium, the first time I went in '06 it was like going to a rock concert with all the people visiting and yesterday I walked right into the aquarium and had no problem seeing everything in less than 3 hours. I don't think the aquarium will have a problem with attendance but the constant flow of new exhibits can't hurt. I suspect that when the dolphin exhibit opens (you will be able to have contact with them) it will be like a concert once again.
P.S. The new hammerheads are awesome but little compared to the 10ft male they already have.
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It's logical that when something new opens there is a temporary run on the attraction. After a short while that excitement wears off, and the attendance will logically be lower than in the beginning when everybody wanted to see it as soon as possible. Now it's case for the aquarium to keep the attendance going with new attractions, species etc.
 
I love how the world's largest aquarium has something new or different every few months, and if I lived in Atlanta I'd certainly have a membership!
 
The next new exhibit for the aquarium in its 90 day campaign is an Emerald Tree Boa. This is the first new non-fish species that the aquarium has introduced since the alligators were brought in. Slowly the aquarium is growing its herp collection, if they would only start adding some more cool marine reptiles.

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okapikpr said:
if they would only start adding some more cool marine reptiles.
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I agree. With the money and space they have they could easily add some cool fresh and saltwater herps. Anacondas, retic python, other crocodilians (freshwater), monitors and large freshwater turtles would be cool in the River Scout gallery. For saltwater herps they could always obtain more sea turtles and since they seem to be in the business of being first, a leatherback habitat would be amazing (If not adding one or two to ocean voyager). If they want to be bold they could add a saltie exhibit (the one at MOLA sounds cool) or sea kraits. And if they want to be dog nuts they could entertain the idea of a marine iguana habitat (Once again being the first). One reason they may not add a lot of herps is Zoo Atlanta has a pretty good herp collection and if what I hear is true, they plan on building a brand new herp house in future. The aquarium might figure if you want to see reptiles and amphibians go to the zoo first then the aquarium. I just hope if they add more reptiles in the future its not sliders, gators, tree boas, day geckos or some other species I can see in a local pet store.
 
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