New York Aquarium News

[BeardsleyZooFan]

There was no news thread for the NY Aquarium, so here's one.
Mitik, an orphaned Pacific Walrus from the Alaska Sea Life Center has been brought to the NY Aquarium to be a companion and possibly breeding partner for one of their female walruses eventually. He will be off-exhibit for a while.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/10/n...rus-to-arrive-at-new-york-aquarium.html?_r=2&

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Two male Northern Fur Seals, Jack and Sam, have left Brooklyn for Mystic Aquarium.

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Can a moderator please move this thread to the New York Aquarium forum? Thanks.
New York Aquarium Forums

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Update on Mitik the Walrus calf
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/20/nyregion/a-baby-walrus-adapts-to-life-in-the-city.html?_r=2&
Mitik the Walrus Calf Settles in at New York Aquarium.mov - YouTube

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

New York Aquarium has experienced severe flooding from Hurricane Sandy.
NY Aquarium flooded - WSJ.com

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

The aquarium is closed indefinately due to Hurricane Sandy.
Facing 'critical' situation, New York Aquarium closed indefinitely

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

The aquarium is slated for a partial reopening in 2013.
WCS?s New York Aquarium Slated For Partial Reopening in Late Spring of this Year - Wildlife Conservation Society

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A date has been established for the partial reopening.
WCS?s New York Aquarium Sets Partial Reopening for Saturday, May 25

 

[ThylacineAlive]

The aquarium's website is now back online for the first time since Hurricane Sandy!

~Thylo