National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

[okapikpr]

This museum and aquarium focuses on the cultural and natural history of the Mississippi. It is the only aquarium (that I know of) in the state of Iowa.

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

 

[okapikpr]

The Aquarium has plans to expand by 2010.

TH - Top News Article

 

[Zooplantman]

Here's a little background:

http://lyonszaremba.com/images/_pdfs/mrdc_ns.pdf

 

[Chris79]

This aquarium is also interesting from an architectural and structural point of view, having exposed laminated timber trusses supporting the roof.

 

[vogelcommando]

Twin Six-banded armadillos born at the NMRM&A :
Twin Armadillos Are Ready for Action - ZooBorns

 

[vogelcommando]

Shipment of confiscated turtles :
Baby Turtles Saved From Illegal Trafficking - ZooBorns