They believe that they are the only ones hatched in a zoo or aquarium, so I would assume that means that they're rare in Australia, too.
National Aquarium in Baltimore National Aquarium, Baltimore Updates and Events
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The Aquarium's iconic roof pyramid housing the Upland Tropical Rainforest exhibit will get an overhaul next year. The glass titles have deteriorated and are original to the building's construction in 1981.
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stori...-in-national-aquarium-pyramid-to-be-replaced/
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stori...-in-national-aquarium-pyramid-to-be-replaced/
Sounds like something they should have done when they redid the whole rainforest exhibit a few years ago.
Redid the whole exhibit a few years ago? Some decking was replaced almost 10 years ago now, but besides that, the exhibit hasn't had any major renovations
Is that how long it's been since it was closed for ages?
I'm trying to remember how long it was closed for...I thought only the upper deck was closed for a month or two but visitors could still access the understory pathway all the way through to Hidden Life. I know they've done escalator work as well, but guests were routed up the stairwell to see the exhibit too. I seriously don't remember the exhibit ever being closed closed, but I could be wrong.
Here is an article with more details about the aquarium's pyramid glass replacement project:
Baltimore’s National Aquarium will make its iconic glass pyramid bird safe (archpaper.com)
Baltimore’s National Aquarium will make its iconic glass pyramid bird safe (archpaper.com)
The enormous cost (almost $8 million) is staggering. Someone could build a moderately-sized gorilla exhibit for that price!
The enormous cost (almost $8 million) is staggering. Someone could build a moderately-sized gorilla exhibit for that price!
It’s not the easiest thing to replace given its location and height off the ground. I know the NC Zoo is planning to soon replace the panels in its aviary. That’ll cost about 1/4 this price.
The enormous cost (almost $8 million) is staggering. Someone could build a moderately-sized gorilla exhibit for that price!
I offered to do the job for 7 million but they felt that my ladder was not tall enough.
Aquarium celebrated their 40th Anniversary today
National Aquarium in Baltimore celebrates 40th anniversary
National Aquarium in Baltimore celebrates 40th anniversary
Article addressing future projects at the Aquarium including: the new glass pyramid, floating wetlands, dolphin sanctuary, main aquarium building renovations, and future conservation projects.
Additionally, Aquarium CEO John Racanelli has said the open secret out loud - there won't be any Aquarium opening in DC. Short of a billionaire donor, it's not cost effective for such a facility.
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stori...s-roof-sees-attendance-rebounding-after-2020/
Additionally, Aquarium CEO John Racanelli has said the open secret out loud - there won't be any Aquarium opening in DC. Short of a billionaire donor, it's not cost effective for such a facility.
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stori...s-roof-sees-attendance-rebounding-after-2020/
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The latest Watermarks issue says that their female humphead wrasse is beginning to transition into a “supermale!”
Found also this article about the breeding:
Rare Australian Turtles Hatch at National Aquarium | Chesapeake Bay Magazine
And another article about the rare breeding result with the Sandstone long-necked turtle :
National Aquarium unveils 8 rare sandstone long-neck turtle hatchlings
As uncomfortable as I am about the long-term welfare of cetaceans in human care, we can all agree that the 'dolphin sanctuary isn't going to happen right? I say that as a local. Sure they may see pressure to move them, but eve NA moves them to seaworld or another park, i highly doubt they'd get much flack
A female zebra shark, named Zuri, has arrived and will take up residency in Blacktip Reef joining Zoe, another female. The Aquarium's other zebra shark, a male named Zeke, was transferred to Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ.
https://twitter.com/NatlAquarium/status/1432746768698122240?s=20
https://twitter.com/NatlAquarium/status/1432746768698122240?s=20
The Aquarium posted a list of facts related to their 40th anniversary, with lots of historical notes: https://aqua.org/stories/2021-08-03-40th-facts-how-well-do-you-know-the-national-aquarium
Blacktip Reef: Zuri has officially arrived on exhibit and has taken up residency along with fellow zebra shark, Zoe. https://aqua.org/stories/2021-10-15-introducing-zuri-the-zebra-shark
North Atlantic to the Pacific: All three exhibits (Sea Cliffs, Kelp Forest, and Pacific Coral Reef) are closed as new exhibit signage and graphics are installed on the visitor facing side. The graphics will have the same style and theme as the recently renovated Level 2 and Level 3 galleries with animal IDs on screens and infographic display panels.
Surviving Though Adaptation: The Occupying exhibit is closed as a new LSS system is installed and new coral display is constructed.
North Atlantic to the Pacific: All three exhibits (Sea Cliffs, Kelp Forest, and Pacific Coral Reef) are closed as new exhibit signage and graphics are installed on the visitor facing side. The graphics will have the same style and theme as the recently renovated Level 2 and Level 3 galleries with animal IDs on screens and infographic display panels.
Surviving Though Adaptation: The Occupying exhibit is closed as a new LSS system is installed and new coral display is constructed.
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One correction: Zeke was transferred to SEA LIFE New Jersey, not Adventure Aquarium as I mentioned previously.