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From the Aquarium's Facebook: Male clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Koshi, has passed away after recently being diagnosed with sudden-onset diabetes. Koshi was brought to the aquarium on May 29, 2016 from the Houston Zoo, where he was born on June 6, 2014.

The Aquarium is still home to a ten-year-old female named Rhu. It is likely that they will bring in a new mate for her, as they are scheduled to debut a new clouded leopard habitat with outdoor access when the Asian Cloud Forest Habitat opens later this year.
 
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On November 14th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) zebra shark which is now on display in the Ocean Explorer tank.

4.8K views · 114 reactions | We've spotted a new animal at the Aquarium... We are so excited to announce we have a new zebra shark! She lives with our other sharks in the Ocean... | By The Living Planet Aquarium | Facebook
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On November 22nd, the aquarium announced they named the shark Mara.

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On February 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) Harris' hawk named Tucson which will be an ambassador animal.

2.2K views · 47 reactions | Did you know the Aquarium’s NEW Native Raptor Center is called a Mews? A mews is a house for birds of prey, such as hawks and falcons. The term "mews"... | By The Living Planet Aquarium | Facebook
 
On April 3rd, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) Socorro dove, which is on display in Journey to South America.

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Beastking04 said:
Apparently the Living Planet Aquarium has Macaroni Penguins now. 2 Males & 2 Females living with the Gentoo Colony.

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On April 16th, the aquarium announced they named the penguins Linguini, Rigatoni, Penne, and Ziti, respectively.

8.7K views · 135 reactions | It's time to announce the final names of our new Macaroni penguins❕ Now introducing... Penne Ziti Rigatoni Linguini Thank you to everyone who suggested names and voted! We will randomly select and email the winner for the four (4) penguin encounter tickets, so keep an eye on your spam folders. Presented by Mountain America Credit Union. | The Living Planet Aquarium

On May 8th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) North American river otter (later named Sage), from Woodland Park Zoo in Washington, which is on exhibit. The aquarium also announced that another (1.0) North American river otter passed away in 2024, with the facility's remaining male Oscar will eventually be introduced to the female at a later date.

11K views · 210 reactions | ⚠️Warning⚠️ Extreme cuteness will be shown in this video, proceed with smiles and "awes" We are so excited to announce that we have a new one-year-old North American river otter! She is coming to us all the way from Seattle and is adjusting well to her new space. She and our resident North American river otter, Oscar, are being introduced back-of-house and will eventually share the same habitat. For now, they will be trading places as they get used to each other and she gets more comfortable in her new home. Now for the fun part! We need your help naming her, and this is how it will go: Head over to the link in our bio and suggest your name ideas Once you submit them, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win FOUR (4) general admission tickets, along with an adorable otter plushie If you follow along and choose your favorite names throughout the contest, you will receive extra entries for the grand prize The deadline to submit your name suggestions is Sunday, May 11, at midnight. So start suggesting names now! https://livingplanetaquarium.org/animal/north-american-river-otter/ | The Living Planet Aquarium

On May 20th, the aquarium announced they moved their western honeybees on display in the Discover Utah gallery.

36 reactions | What’s all this buzz about? The bees, of course! It’s #WorldBeeDay, and we recently moved our hive onto habitat in Discover Utah Follow along as we watch the process of bringing these bees to the Aquarium, and learn some cool facts along the way, too! | The Living Planet Aquarium

On June 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) barn owl (later named Juniper), which is now an animal ambassador.

2.6K views · 52 reactions | What better way to introduce our new baby barn owl than comparing her to random office objects?️️ Say hello to our new female juvenile barn owl! She is very curious and already growing quickly! But she needs a name, suggested and selected by you! Here's how YOU can help us name our new barn owl: Visit the link to submit a name for our new owl: https://livingplanetaquarium.org/animal/barn-owl/ Once you suggest a name, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a grand prize of FOUR (4) general admission tickets. If you vote for your favorite name throughout the contest, you will receive extra entries for the grand prize. The deadline to submit your name suggestions is Sunday, June 22, at midnight. Want to meet our new arrival in person? We'll be doing a Barn Owl Presentation for our guests on Sunday, 22nd, Tuesday, 24th, and Thursday, 26th, at 1 p.m. in the pre-function space across from the cafe! We are so excited to watch her continue to grow and give her a special name. *Please note: Animal appearances are not guaranteed. Our animal care team always prioritizes the comfort and well-being of our animals, and we never require participation if they are not willing or ready. | The Living Planet Aquarium

On June 26th, the aquarium announced they started renovations in select areas of the first floor of the facility, which will last until the near future.

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