PercideRolo
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The new exhibit is split in two with a termite mound that people can go in and view into either exhibit. There are lots of pop bubbles like prairie dog exhibits. It look really nice.
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Other 2022 News:
On March 4th, the aquarium announced they opened a new permanent educational space called the Sea & Discover Zone.
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Sea & Discover Zone | The Maritime Aquarium
On June 30th, it was announced that the aquarium received $98,058 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZA for the care of endangered species.
More Than $9 Million Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
On July 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) burrowing owls which are now on exhibit.
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On August 8th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2+) flamboyant cuttlefish were hatched, marking the first time the facility has bred the species.
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*Misc news: On May 28th, the aquarium opened a temporary exhibit called Flutter Zone which ran until September 5th. There are 3 other temporary exhibits running till Fall 2022; Shark Haven (which features (0.0.4) sandbar sharks), Think You Know Goldfish, and A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame.
On March 4th, the aquarium announced they opened a new permanent educational space called the Sea & Discover Zone.
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Sea & Discover Zone | The Maritime Aquarium
On June 30th, it was announced that the aquarium received $98,058 from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZA for the care of endangered species.
More Than $9 Million Awarded for Endangered Species Care During Pandemic | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
On July 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+?) burrowing owls which are now on exhibit.
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On August 8th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2+) flamboyant cuttlefish were hatched, marking the first time the facility has bred the species.
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*Misc news: On May 28th, the aquarium opened a temporary exhibit called Flutter Zone which ran until September 5th. There are 3 other temporary exhibits running till Fall 2022; Shark Haven (which features (0.0.4) sandbar sharks), Think You Know Goldfish, and A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame.
The aquarium already has Sandbar Sharks in a permanent exhibit.
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On January 5th, 2023, the aquarium announced they acquired (1.1) harbor seals named Feisty and Gracie from the ABQ Biopark in Arizona.
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On May 1st, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) harbor seal named Sono was born.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Does anyone know if the Geoffrey's Tamarins are still there?
They should be.
In other news, the aquarium staff have acquired two fennec foxes for display. A few bland posts on Facebook announce this.
On July 19th, the aquarium announced they opened a new Atlantic sturgeon touch tank exhibit to the public.
Ever wonder what Earth... - The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On October 12th, it was reported that the aquarium won the highest AZA award in Education for its Maritime Summer Academy program.
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium wins education award - Westfair Communications
Ever wonder what Earth... - The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On October 12th, it was reported that the aquarium won the highest AZA award in Education for its Maritime Summer Academy program.
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium wins education award - Westfair Communications
On November 26th, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) harbor seal named Ariel passed away at age 33.
It is with heavy hearts... - The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
It is with heavy hearts... - The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On December 22nd, the aquarium announced that another (0.1) harbor seal named Tillie passed away at age 37 on December 21st due to a decline in health.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On February 27th, 2024, the aquarium announced they opened a new gallery called Life Among the Grasses to the public. Animals in the new gallery include northern diamondback terrapin, tautog, sheepshead minnow, lined seahorse, and long-wristed hermit crab, among other species.
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https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/ne...t-marshes-of-long-island-sound-in-new-exhibit
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/ne...t-marshes-of-long-island-sound-in-new-exhibit
On May 21st, the aquarium announced they opened a new exhibit for marbled jellies in the Journey with Jellies gallery.
We’re obsessed with our newest arrival! For the first time ever, we have marbled jellies in our Journey with Jellies exhibit! Native to tropical... | By The Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkFacebook
On June 13th, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) harbor seal named Polly passed away at age 37 on June 12th.
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The Maritime Aquarium Mourns Death of Harbor Seal Polly
On July 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) golden lion tamarin named Harley from Zoo Atlanta in Georgia which is on display in the Geoffroy's tamarin exhibit.
Everyone, meet Harley! We are excited to welcome Harley, a golden lion tamarin, to the Aquarium. Harley joins Tonks, our resident Geoffroy's tamarin,... | By The Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkFacebook
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-maritime-aquarium-golden-lion-tamarin-19580125.php
We’re obsessed with our newest arrival! For the first time ever, we have marbled jellies in our Journey with Jellies exhibit! Native to tropical... | By The Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkFacebook
On June 13th, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) harbor seal named Polly passed away at age 37 on June 12th.
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The Maritime Aquarium Mourns Death of Harbor Seal Polly
On July 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) golden lion tamarin named Harley from Zoo Atlanta in Georgia which is on display in the Geoffroy's tamarin exhibit.
Everyone, meet Harley! We are excited to welcome Harley, a golden lion tamarin, to the Aquarium. Harley joins Tonks, our resident Geoffroy's tamarin,... | By The Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkFacebook
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-maritime-aquarium-golden-lion-tamarin-19580125.php
The Maritime Aquarium recieved 9-month-old gray seal Mikey from the Brookfield Zoo on December 4th, 2024. He is the first and thus far only gray seal to be housed at this facility.
Via Facebook: 3.2K views · 80 reactions | New year, new friends! We are thrilled to welcome Mikey, a grey seal, into Pinniped Cove! Mikey is the first grey seal to call the Maritime Aquarium home. Make sure to give Mikey a warm welcome during your next visit! | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
and NOAA's Marine Mammal Inventory Report
Via Facebook: 3.2K views · 80 reactions | New year, new friends! We are thrilled to welcome Mikey, a grey seal, into Pinniped Cove! Mikey is the first grey seal to call the Maritime Aquarium home. Make sure to give Mikey a warm welcome during your next visit! | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
and NOAA's Marine Mammal Inventory Report
Piece of August/November 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On August 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired 2+? reef scorpionfishes which are on display in the Do Not Touch gallery.
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On November 4th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named Jeffrey from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island which is on exhibit.
297K views · 15K reactions | The sound of a new friend! We’re excited to introduce you to Jeffrey! He is a Linné’s two-toed sloth who will be making his Aquarium debut later this fall. Follow along on social media over the next few weeks to learn more about this species and get a behind-the-scenes look at how our Animal Husbandry team is preparing him to meet you! #JeffreysJourney #MaritimeAquarium #asmr #sloth | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
3.4K views · 122 reactions | The wait is over! Our new Linné’s two-toed sloth, Jeffrey, is now on exhibit and ready to meet you You can find him in our Just Add Water exhibit on the second floor. Click the link in our bio for tickets! #MaritimeAquarium #Connecticut #Sloth #JeffreysJourney | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium welcomes its first sloth | Finding Connecticut
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On February 14th, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) harbor seal named Leila passed away on February 13th at age 13 due to a decline in health caused by old age.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On August 21st, the aquarium announced they acquired 2+? reef scorpionfishes which are on display in the Do Not Touch gallery.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
On November 4th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named Jeffrey from the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island which is on exhibit.
297K views · 15K reactions | The sound of a new friend! We’re excited to introduce you to Jeffrey! He is a Linné’s two-toed sloth who will be making his Aquarium debut later this fall. Follow along on social media over the next few weeks to learn more about this species and get a behind-the-scenes look at how our Animal Husbandry team is preparing him to meet you! #JeffreysJourney #MaritimeAquarium #asmr #sloth | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
3.4K views · 122 reactions | The wait is over! Our new Linné’s two-toed sloth, Jeffrey, is now on exhibit and ready to meet you You can find him in our Just Add Water exhibit on the second floor. Click the link in our bio for tickets! #MaritimeAquarium #Connecticut #Sloth #JeffreysJourney | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Maritime Aquarium welcomes its first sloth | Finding Connecticut
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On February 14th, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) harbor seal named Leila passed away on February 13th at age 13 due to a decline in health caused by old age.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Leila was estimated to be 37
Edit: Correcting the previous date I gave, she was rescued on June 20th, 1988 by the New England Aquarium and was transferred to the Maritime Aquarium on January 24th, 1989
On May 27th, the aquarium announced they acquired a new boat called the R/V Sound Explorer for the purpose of educational programs, with public tours around Long Island Sound starting in June.
The Research Vessel “Sound Explorer” Welcomes Aquarium Visitors to Long Island Sound this Summer
On August 1st, the aquarium announced they received $2.5 million from the Connecticut State Bond Commission to help fund the facility's 10-year strategic plan called "An Aquarium Without Walls". More information about the plan can be found here.
The Maritime Aquarium Welcomes $2.5 Million Investment from the CT State Bond Commission
The Research Vessel “Sound Explorer” Welcomes Aquarium Visitors to Long Island Sound this Summer
On August 1st, the aquarium announced they received $2.5 million from the Connecticut State Bond Commission to help fund the facility's 10-year strategic plan called "An Aquarium Without Walls". More information about the plan can be found here.
The Maritime Aquarium Welcomes $2.5 Million Investment from the CT State Bond Commission