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KING5.com
April 3, 2018
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Aquarium will be among the first in the world to become accredited to sensory inclusive considerations. On World Autism Day, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station announced it has partnered with KultureCity to receive sensory certification before it opens. Staff of St. LouisÃâà...
CBS46 News Atlanta
April 3, 2018
If you want to see how much development money is flowing into Atlanta look no further than the Georgia Aquarium. The twelve year old facility announced a major expansion. With expansion 2020, aquarium will pump a million gallons of water and tens of millions of dollars into a new exhibit about sharks.
The Denver Channel
April 3, 2018
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. -- The growth of Amazon, eBay, and other online retailers, is presenting a challenge for shopping centers and brick and mortar retailers. A report by Credit Suisse, in mid 2017, estimated that upward of a quarter of all Malls in the U.S. would close within 5 years. SouthwestÃâà...
Patch.com
April 2, 2018
The aquarium's staff will be trained by medical professionals on how to recognize guests with sensory needs and how to appropriately handle a sensory overload situation, officials said. Before it opens in 2019, the aquarium will receive a sensory certification from KultureCity, an advocacy group for peopleÃâà...
KSDK.com
April 2, 2018
LOUIS – The St. Louis Aquarium will be among the first in the world to become accredited to sensory inclusive considerations. On World Autism Day, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station announced it has partnered with KultureCity to receive sensory certification before it opens. Staff of St. LouisÃâà...
The Northwest Florida Daily News
April 2, 2018
DESTIN — Five blue and yellow damselfish, a spider-like arrow crab, red and orange sponges, coral that resemble giant noodles, and a lionfish that were pulled from the Gulf of Mexico on Monday soon will join other colorful creatures from the deep to help greet visitors at Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport.
FOX 21 Online
April 2, 2018
The kick–off was deemed a success, the aquarium swarming with people of all ages within the first hour of being open. “Really gives us an opportunity to showcase some of the changes we have…I've heard people say 'man there's really quite a difference in what you guys have been up to' and seeing theÃâà...
Osprey Observer
April 2, 2018
Join The Florida Aquarium for its 17th annual SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival fundraising event presented by Amalie Oil on Saturday, April 28 from 8-11 p.m. Immerse yourself in a wine and food festival unlike any other. Enjoy fantastic wine and sample delicious food while strolling among more thanÃâà...
Wicked Local
April 2, 2018
Roslindale student Chika Chukwu, 16, has fond memories of touching her first stingray at age 7 while visiting the New England Aquarium with her family. Now, just over a decade later, Chukwu, a Boston Latin School junior, is actively involved in teaching her peers about climate change and working as aÃâà...
EverythingLubbock.com
March 31, 2018
Lubbock, Tx - The plans for Lubbock's Aquarium have been in motion since last year, but now the building committee has new designs they want the community to see. They sent off their request for proposals for architects and engineers Thursday to make these designs a reality. "Most of our students willÃâà...
VH1.com (blog)
March 31, 2018
Aquaria and Miz Cracker have known each other even before becoming contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race. They've also been linked together for their resemblance. Things took an awkward turn when Aquaria accused Miz Cracker of stealing her looks – something Miz Cracker firmly denies. Since theÃâà...
CBS Sacramento
March 31, 2018
FOLSOM (CBS13) — SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium plans to open its fifth location in Folsom this fall. Some say it's a welcome addition to the area, but others aren't so sure it's the right company for their community. “I think it would be an excellent addition,” said Julie Sharp, a mom of two. “I think it would beÃâà...
Conway Daily Sun
March 31, 2018
There's no need for panic — but do keep an eye out for this shark, who like its saltwater cousin depicted in 'Jaws,' measures a good 25 feet long,” said Janice Crawfish, executive director of the MWV Chamber, who said aquarium officials are offering a season pass as a bounty to anyone who can catch theÃâà...
Business Observer
March 30, 2018
CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is set to receive $15.9 million from an industrial revenue bond (IRB) issued by the Pinellas County Economic Development Authority. The aquarium has embarked on a $66 million, multi-year expansion that it hopes to complete by 2020, according to aÃâà...
National Geographic
March 30, 2018
Marine aquariums are a multimillion-dollar a year business and an obsession for many people. Each year about 10 million tropical fish are imported into the U.S., more than to any other country. At least a million households have saltwater aquariums, a 2014 survey by the American Pet Products AssociationÃâà...
VH1.com (blog)
March 30, 2018
The queens are in the werkroom chatting as they prepare for their next challenge, and the conversation turns to the elephant in the room: the allegations that Miz Cracker's has copped Aquaria's mug. During last week's Untucked, Aquaria was quite vocal about the fact she felt Cracker had been stealing herÃâà...
KSBW The Central Coast
March 30, 2018
Inside the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Ocean Memory Lab scientists are digging into the past to put together a longterm picture of ocean health for future use. The Aquarium's Director of Science, Kyle Van Houtan, and Assistant Research Scientist, Tyler Gagne have filled the lab with bird feathers, otter teethÃâà...
The News Tribune
March 30, 2018
A red wolf who became the face of a long-standing effort to save his species from extinction was euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Tuesday. Graham, 14, suffered from arthritis and mobility problems. A necropsy showed he had “internal disease,” the zoo said. The wolf appeared on posters, in aÃâà...
The Courier
March 26, 2018
Visitors to St Andrew's Aquarium this Easter will be the first to experience a brand-new exhibition highlighting the wonders of native marine species. Extensive refurbishment work has taken place over the winter months to create Cold Water Wonders, an engaging new zone packed with fascinatingÃâà...
The Boston Globe
March 26, 2018
The New England Aquarium on Monday named a new president and chief executive, nearly a year after the surprising departure of its former chief. Vikki Spruill, who currently heads the Virginia-based Council on Foundations, is scheduled to start her new job at the aquarium on July 30. She will replaceÃâà...
WAFB.com
March 26, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA - BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is disappointed to announce that the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has opted to not renew ... The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals fromÃâà...
KCRA Sacramento
March 26, 2018
A hands-on aquarium is coming to Folsom's Palladio shopping center and is bringing with it lots of animals from around the globe. SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium announced its fifth location is already under construction and is set to open in September. Advertisement. The entertainment facility focuses onÃâà...
Cleveland Scene
March 26, 2018
Thanks to declining water quality, loss of habitat, poaching and an increase in natural predators, the spotted turtle has become so difficult to find in Northeast Ohio that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has listed the shallow wetlands turtle as a threatened species that should beÃâà...
East Bay Times
March 25, 2018
At first glance, Albany Aquarium looks similar to any aquarium shop: The walls are lined with multiple levels of aquariums filled with different breeds of fish. However, a closer look at some of the tanks reveals a key difference: Instead of plastic plants and the diver guy, many are filled with living plants,Ãâà...
LA Magazine (blog)
March 23, 2018
Since then, Southern California's largest aquarium and the fourth most-visited in the U.S. has drawn nearly 2 million visitors to the beach city each year. Now the facility is rounding the bend on its first major expansion, a $53 million project that entered the planning phase 13 years ago. Called Pacific VisionsÃâà...
Sacramento Business Journal
March 23, 2018
SeaQuest said in a statement issued to the Business Journal that “the safety, health and well-being of our animals, staff and guests is our top priority at SeaQuest Interactive Aquariums.” Previously, in 2013, a veterinarian quit the Portland Aquarium, that was owned by Covino and his brother Ammon, citingÃâà...
KPVI News 6
March 23, 2018
Arron Faires, the CEO of East Idaho Aquarium, said "We've probably got maybe 50 thousand gallons, and then the shark tank is 30 thousand. So it's easily half of our gallonage, and so really when we were missing that we felt like we were missing a big chunk of the aquarium. Plus sharks are so cool.
Newsweek
March 22, 2018
Since 2009, RuPaul's Drag Race—the most artistically and emotionally demanding reality competition series in history—has offered mainstream viewers a window into a specific subculture in America's queer community. As influential and universal as the show is, though, it's not easy to dive right in.
Kyodo News Plus
March 22, 2018
Legoland Japan Ltd. opened to the media Thursday a hotel and an aquarium built next to its Legoland park in Nagoya, ahead of their opening to the public in April. The eight-story Legoland Japan Hotel, which will open on April 28, has 252 guest rooms that are designed with various themes such as pirate,Ãâà...
Thehour.com
March 22, 2018
Norwalk Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Program professor Chef Jeff Trombetta serves up kelp soup to Phi Theta Kappa vice president of service Henry Zuniga and vice president of fellowship Chris Chaparro during the student honor society's annual Honors in Action event Thursday, Nov.
The News Tribune
March 22, 2018
An elderly elephant at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has been diagnosed with cancer and caretakers do not believe it can be removed. Hanako, a 54-year-old Asian elephant, has cancer in her left front foot. “We will continue to provide her with a great quality of life for as long as possible,” said JohnÃâà...
Curbed Atlanta
March 21, 2018
The expansion project will swallow what's now a large stepped plaza leading from the street to the aquarium's entrance. Once work is complete, the new entry for the building will be accessible from Pemberton Place, facing the World of Coca-Cola. The entry will have a large covered plaza to protect patronsÃâà...
Thehour.com
March 21, 2018
NORWALK — Secure your place on a new donor wall consisting of shimmering fish in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and be part of the school of supporters helping to sustain the popular family attraction through the years ahead. The large donor wall will feature fish of different sizes and shapes, withÃâà...
Lompoc Record
March 21, 2018
... including special coral reef games, lab activities and crafts. Aquarium students will also be giving hands-on demonstrations of how they culture and grow small coral “frags” using the aquarium's tropical wetlab system. Guests will also be able to view the aquarium's permanent exhibits, including the jelliesÃâà...
WTSP 10 News
March 15, 2018
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Choppy water conditions at Honeymoon Island State Park has delayed the release of a green sea turtle. Clearwater Marine Aquarium initially planned to release the turtle named Feta on Wednesday morning. Crews rescued the 1.8-pound turtle on Jan. 31 off Clearwater Beach.
Good4Utah
March 15, 2018
The new camp for kids 12 to 14 years old is called "Game On!". It is set up like a reality TV game show. They'll take part in games like "Do you dare to eat a bug?". For older kids, teens 15 to 17 there's a Marine Biologist in Training (MBIT) camp. It's an experience you can't get anywhere else in the state.
The Oakland Press
March 15, 2018
Many people find maintaining aquariums to be a rewarding hobby that provides a way to relax and show appreciation for marine life. And while modern technology has revolutionized personal saltwater aquariums, maintaining them can still be time-consuming. They require consistent care to thrive.
WGRZ-TV
March 15, 2018
AZA accredits the best zoos and aquariums around the world, and that accreditation would allow the Aquarium of Niagara to bring in more penguins for their colony. The Aquarium of Niagara is one of only 20 institutions in North America with Humboldt penguins, which are actually from Peru and Chile - notÃâà...
The Lawton Constitution
March 14, 2018
MEDICINE PARK Visitors to the Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center will see green this weekend. The aquarium will celebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday with a fun-filled day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Colleen Edwards, education and volunteer program manager, said young visitors will get toÃâà...
Curbed Atlanta
March 14, 2018
Construction is nearing completion on a new hotel tower in downtown Atlanta, across the street from the Georgia Aquarium. Crews are wrapping up work on the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, which began construction in fall 2016. Located at 239 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, the building features eight stories ofÃâà...
KTBS
March 14, 2018
Holy Angels and the Shreveport Aquarium working together to create jobs, happiness and fulfillment for some Holy Angel residents. Read more Ãâ÷ Jaxon Castor stepping into starting role for Mudbugs. 14 hrs ago. The life of an athlete is often unpredictable, especially for a junior hockey player. Take JaxonÃâà...
Long Beach Press Telegram
March 14, 2018
The works of the Artist-at-Sea program give all of us a glimpse of what it is like to live aboard an exploration vessel, to operate the submersibles, and to use a variety of instruments to explore waters and see marine life never seen before,” said Jerry R. Schubel, Aquarium of the Pacific president and CEO,Ãâà...
WSOC Charlotte
March 14, 2018
Members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums receive a substantial discount, and a deal is offered for young children's tickets on Toddler Tuesdays. Military personnel and senior citizens receive a discount on walk-up tickets, and you can also find occasional deals offered on the aquarium's websiteÃâà...
Daily Herald
March 13, 2018
Easton Young, a kindergartner at Sunset View Elementary lets a painted lady butterfly crawl up his arm in the Butterfly Experience at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Draper. Evan Cobb, Daily Herald. MCU: Butterflies 02. Buy Now. A painted lady butterfly sits on theÃâà...
Live Science
March 10, 2018
Veterinary staff scanned the cat, a 14-year-old African lion named Tomo, to look at the extent of a fungal infection in the big guy's gums, according to a statement from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. "Tomo had an infection in his jaw," Dr. Randy Junge, a veterinarian and the vice president ofÃâà...
Greater Wilmington Business Journal
March 10, 2018
Burrow was named 2017 Volunteer of the Year at the aquarium's annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Dinner. Burrow volunteered 251 hours in a variety of areas including special events, outreach and education, according to a news release. Visitors to the aquarium – one of three state aquariumsÃâà...
Albuquerque Journal
March 9, 2018
The zoo will be showcasing polar bears on Thursday, March 15, and the aquarium will highlight seals on the same day. Guests can also watch a movie about whales and visit a station to learn more about the majestic creatures. “They will be talking about behaviors and the way that whales move and flap,”Ãâà...
The Outer Banks Voice
March 8, 2018
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is working to curb the plague of discarded cigarette butts by partnering with a New Jersey company that looks for ways to reuse waste usually considered non-recyclable. Signs direct guests to a smoking area on the aquarium grounds that includes aÃâà...
ABC15 Arizona
March 8, 2018
TEMPE, AZ - Sea Life Arizona Aquarium is known for what's in the ocean, but now they've got an exhibit showcasing some of the world's critters that live above the water. Critter Canyon takes you out of the water and lets you get up close to some of the wildest critters on land including snakes, tarantulas,Ãâà...
The Independent
March 8, 2018
The Sea Life chain of tourist attractions faces losing its sponsorship deal with the Marine Conservation Society over its “unacceptable” death rates. More than a third of all animals at the aquarium in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, died in a single year according to mortality figures obtained by the BBC. The MCSÃâà...
