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In fact, the facility in Mexico is internationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and more improvements are being made. Once that construction is complete, Jenny will have a four acre space, much bigger one than her home in Dallas, in which to roam. (KHOU.com, TX)
S.F. Zoo's mama giraffe dies Jul 31, 2008
That move nearly cost the San Francisco facility its accreditation with the powerful Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which wanted the elephants moved to AZA-accredited zoos. Animal rights activists renewed their criticisms of the zoo this year after the fatal mauling of a zoo visitor by an escaped tiger on Christmas Day. (San Francisco Chronicle)
By their Savagery ye shall know them Jul 30, 2008
No, not the Age of Aquarius, the Age of Aquariums. You guys will be the blowfish. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
IMAX will offer new filmgoing experience Jul 28, 2008
Many museums and aquariums, including the Chattanooga, Tenn. aquarium, house IMAX theaters to screen educational films ranging from Alaska: Spirit of the Wild to Dolphins and Whales 3D. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Discovery swimming in shark tales Jul 27, 2008
Discovery Channel gives over one week each year to sharks, but at aquariums throughout the country, Shark Week is every week. The 21st annual edition of the programming event runs today through Friday with select specials and shark-themed episodes. (Boston Herald)
Ad companies go all out Jul 25, 2008
To compete for the state aquariums' marketing account, MSA staffers dressed as a goldfish, a lobster, a shark, a dolphin and other aquatic creatures ... Advertisements David Ranii, Staff Writer To set itself apart from other agencies competing for the state aquariums' marketing account, Morrisville ad agency MSA produced a mockumentary showing staffers in a variety of work situations while dressed up as lobsters, mermaids and other aquatic creatures ... MSA, formerly MarketSmart Advertising, won... (News & Observer)
Breakfast with the Sharks Jul 24, 2008
The Oregon Coast Aquarium, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Discovery Channel will celebrate the 21st first annual Shark Week July 27 to Aug. 2, with a variety of events highlighting the world of sharks. Breakfast with the Sharks will kick off Shark Week, allowing visitors to enter the Aquarium before it opens to the public and enjoy a breakfast buffet while learning more about sharks. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Ga. Aquarium riles scientists Jul 21, 2008
"I'm pretty much one of those people who doesn't believe aquariums should exist." ... The sharks' size and diving behavior make them unsuited for aquariums, some have argued, even a tank as large at the Georgia Aquarium's 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
YMCA? Oh Yeah! Jul 18, 2008
They painted flowers, aquariums with fish in them, YMCA motifs, and used primary colors. Many of the participants had never met each other before July 12. (North Channel Sun, TX)
Keeping Invasive Species Out Of The Great Lakes Jul 18, 2008
In addition, invasive species can enter the lakes via recreational boating, bait fishing, disposal from home aquariums, and many other avenues. Because there are so many ways that an invasive species can enter the lakes, even closing the St. Lawrence Seaway altogether would not stop future invasions, and closure of the seaway would not enhance regional trade. (Science Daily)
Pool accents you can add to your house Jul 15, 2008
T.J. Moreland of Merlin Industries, a pool product supplier in Hamilton, N.J., notes that homeowners often want to incorporate elements they've seen from hotels or water parks submerged bar stools, liners patterned like aquariums or even depictions of favorite activities. "We made a liner look like a baseball field, complete with infield, bases and home run distances on the pool walls," Moreland said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station to get upgrades Jul 15, 2008
It is now administered by the North Carolina Aquariums. Because of its location near the Bonner Bridge, the building's fate is tied to what design is chosen for a new bridge, expected later this year. (The Daily Reflector)
Little creatures are a big draw, but zoos shy to cash in on cute Jul 14, 2008
"Births really have an impact in the interest people have in visiting a zoo, and I'm sure it will cause an up-tick in their attendance," said Bill Peters, national director of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums ... Mr. Nightingale said the birth of these animals is a tribute to the breeding programs emphasized at Canadian zoos and aquariums, many of which have committed to sustaining their own populations rather than taking any more animals from the wild. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Releasing Tropical Fish in the Wild Jul 13, 2008
Some public aquariums will accept rarer species. With thousands of fish released annually, it takes very little time for a breeding colony to establish and eventually overtake rivers and lakes. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the Editor Jul 13, 2008
Editor - I am in support of the "rescue zoo" concept and am shocked at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' attempt to block the effort to improve and reform the San Francisco Zoo ("Why the zoo should remain a zoo," July 3). The AZA's "mandatory standards for animal welfare" including "naturalistic habitats" are meaningless as evidenced by conditions at the San Francisco Zoo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ENCINITAS: Insect festival draws a crowd like bees to honey Jul 13, 2008
Fittingly, in "the year of the frog," dubbed by the Association for Zoos and Aquariums, many types of the amphibians were on hand, including those found locally, including the Pacific Tree Frog and the Western Spadefoot Toad. Susan Nowicke, president of the San Diego Herpetological Society, which brought amphibians along with numerous reptiles, said one goal is to educate people about each of the species. (North County Times)
Close encounters with North Korea Jul 8, 2008
A few North Korean defector narratives have appeared in Korean and several have been translated, most notably Kang Chol-hwan's Aquariums of Pyongyang. These books all illuminate small corners of life in North Korea. (Asia Times Online)
San Diego man sentenced for seal ruckus Jul 8, 2008
Animal Webcams Live video from zoos and aquariums. BY ZOO. (Los Angeles Times)
Reality TV show seeks America's best dog Jul 8, 2008
11:22 AM, July 7, 2008. It's not exactly "Canine Idol" or "So You Think Your Pet Can Dance?", but this summer, dog lovers can follow the journey of 10 dogs pawing their way to win a reality show prize of $250,000 and title of "Greatest American Dog." The Washington Post reports. (Los Angeles Times)
Lahaina trims Halloween activities Jul 7, 2008 On Wildlife Conservation Why the zoo should remain a zoo Jul 3, 2008 Newsom blames others for drug dealers Jul 3, 2008 Applause from Russ Launches New Line of Web-Interactive Plush, Adds a Splash to Fourth of July Weekend Jul 3, 2008 Hospitals embrace 'healing architecture' Jul 2, 2008 ‘Bush Island’ moves a step closer to reality Jul 2, 2008 53% of U.S. Population Lives Within a Half Tank of Gas of a Ripley Attraction Jul 1, 2008 Leapin' lizards! Jun 30, 2008 New director infuses Lighthouse with color and warmth Jun 30, 2008 Elderly monkeys, geriatric jaguars Jun 28, 2008 Galleries transformed into underwater world Jun 28, 2008 One tank trips Jun 28, 2008 Affordable Vacation Alternatives Jun 26, 2008 Keeping Crayfish as Pets Jun 26, 2008 Keeping Tropical Fish in Ponds Jun 26, 2008 Nature Center Grant Will Help Heal Rare Species Jun 26, 2008 Swimming with sharks stirs fears - for the fish Jun 25, 2008 Smart dining at Disney World Jun 24, 2008 * Rare pregnancy of weedy sea dragon at US aquarium ]so Jun 24, 2008 The Fish Meet "The Birds" Jun 22, 2008 Chaffee Zoo's progress Jun 19, 2008 Sweet spawns secret to finding Nemo a home Jun 19, 2008 Conservationist travels the globe Jun 17, 2008 Another hand-raised zoo baby: It's a sloth! Jun 14, 2008 Endangered sea dragon at Ga. aquarium pregnant Jun 13, 2008 Legislation would make Zoo a rescue center Jun 12, 2008 Blog: Confessions of a museum junkie Jun 11, 2008 Beleaguered S.F. Zoo director quits Jun 8, 2008 Northern Beach playgrounds closed following salmonella scare Jun 7, 2008 Minnesota Zoo Announces Opening of Russia's Grizzly Coast Exhibit Jun 5, 2008 Cheap Fishing Gifts for Dad Jun 4, 2008 How Hugh said no to soap on a rope May 31, 2008 More than a pet project May 30, 2008 Barbs and Danios Care May 29, 2008 101 pretty good ideas from Home & Garden Television May 27, 2008 Hello possums: little creatures could pose a big threat to Packer'sski plans May 25, 2008 Students wade into real-life ecology class May 24, 2008 NASCAR racer Tony Stewart's monkey makes new home at Louisville Zoo May 24, 2008 Large snails concern local scientists May 22, 2008 The Best Dwarf Angelfishes May 18, 2008 Golden Angelfish May 18, 2008 Marcus seeks sponsor for dolphins May 17, 2008 Packer in $90m Victorian ski fields financing play May 17, 2008 Endangered Species Day marks stories of success May 16, 2008 Tiger Victims' Parents Seek Compensation From City May 16, 2008 Aquarium chief leaving May 14, 2008 S.F. Denies Claim By Tiger-Attack Survivors May 11, 2008 Space Invaders May 11, 2008 Economics 101: Obama vs. McCain May 10, 2008 Gorilla celebrates her 55th birthday with frozen cake May 9, 2008 More of this story May 8, 2008 Playful penguins scout out new academy pool May 8, 2008 Saving the whales May 8, 2008 Georgia Aquarium to build dolphin exhibit May 8, 2008 Dolphins for aquarium May 7, 2008 Dumbo paints! Animals make zoo artwork May 6, 2008 Investigators: Sea lion killers were familiar with traps May 6, 2008 The Year of the Frog May 4, 2008 New Orleans invites visitors to come back and have some fun May 4, 2008 Century-old turtle at home with KDWP; Alligator snapper matches years with pounds May 3, 2008 PETA's $1 million prize for "in vitro" meat Apr 22, 2008 Hooked On The View Apr 20, 2008 The Lung Fish Apr 19, 2008 Pocatello Zoo Apr 18, 2008 Sunlight in the Tank Apr 17, 2008
STAR-BULLETIN / 2005 Halloween in Lahaina, which has inspired interesting costumes like this Age of Aquariums outfit, will feature fewer officially sanctioned events this year. Lahaina trims Halloween activities. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
District 22: Candidates make their cases Jul 7, 2008
And the way to get them is to develop attractions, such as aquariums, zoos or race tracks to draw people to the city, he says. "We've got to do some things that are going to create some revenue coming into this community," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Our love of animals has helped mold America's zoos and aquariums into popular institutions - 160 million visitors in North America last year ... Mandatory standards for animal welfare, including state-of-the-art veterinary care and naturalistic habitats, have been in place for accredited zoos and aquariums for more than 20 years ... As science advances, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation standards rise. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Thanks to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan, the Zoo's managed breeding programs have contributed to successful births and releases of threatened and endangered wildlife species. It's also important to note that approximately 100 of our 765 animals are part of our rescue, rehabilitation and education programs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
As part of their continued commitment to help support ocean conservation, RUSS made a donation to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) on behalf of Ripley's Aquarium ... To support the preservation of marine environments, RUSS will 'seas the day' by making donations to local aquariums to help raise awareness about the importance of oceanic conservation ... About Ripleys Aquariums. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Water, gardens and aquariums are being brought inside hospitals to help promote healing. Windows are tending to be built larger and the use of natural light is becoming more popular, she said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
His expertise and talents were later acquired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to breed sturgeon for fisheries and aquariums throughout the nation. During the time he spent on the shore of Embought Bay, in the shadow of the unnamed, man-made island, he assisted the state Department of Environmental Conservation in identifying local fauna and their habitats. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
U.S. (and Niagara Falls, Canada) Ripley attractions include Ripleys Aquariums, Ripleys Believe It or Not. museums, Great Wolf Lodge of Niagara Falls, Canada, Ripleys Haunted Adventures, Ripleys Marvelous Mirror Mazes, Ripleys Moving Theaters, St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains, Ripleys Mini-Golf, Ripleys Super Fun Zone entertainment centers, Guinness World Records Museums, and Louis Tussauds Wax Museums. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"I'm a refrigeration man, so I make pretty good money. I'm a very humble person. I just want my family, my work and a good, cold beer when I get home."There's an air conditioner in the window and fans throughout the house to keep the home cool, despite the bright, heated bulbs in the lizard aquariums. The Wittes have five or six bearded dragon lizards, depending on whether you count Zak-n-Wheezie as one or two. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The once-drab halls at Lighthouse Learning Center now sport lively banners and bubbling fish aquariums. There's even vibrant flowers painted on ceiling tiles. (Florida Times-Union)
The golden years have arrived at the nation's zoos and aquariums, and that is taking veterinarians and keepers, along with their animals, into a zone of unknowns ... "Life as a wild animal is tough," says Steve Feldman of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. (Boston Globe)
" Self painted the ocean backdrop for the whale with watercolors and salt, a technique that makes the wall look sea-sprayed. The camp's teachers also contributed to the exhibit: Toni Carlucci supplied handmade paper, and Bricelyn Strauch drew a scientific illustration of the whale as a guideline for the campers who painted it. As for the music setting the mood, John Huling, a Vermont-based musician, donated his CD, "Ancestral Waters," after learning about the exhibit from his friend, local... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Billed as the Souths premier science museum, aquarium and IMAX dome theater, the McWane Center offers hands-on activities, interactive science exhibits, aquariums, laboratories, fossil and artifact collections and the five-story theater. The center, located on 19th Street North in downtown Birmingham, is part of the citys downtown revitalization effort and is located in the citys historic Lovemans department store. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Families Can Stay Close to Home and Still Have Fun. With the cost of gas rising daily, the summer family vacation is getting a face lift. (Suite101.com)
Crawfish are Great for Aquariums ... They remind people a lot of lobsters which kids love to look at in aquariums and at seafood restaurants, only they are smaller. (Suite101.com)
An alternative is to transfer the tropical fish to indoor aquariums until the warm weather returns. Keeping Your Tropical Fish Safe in a Pond. (Suite101.com)
"It allows us to have the program where we can use the animals for our education programs and for part of the mission here. We have to feed and care for our animals seven days a week. We have to stock some exotic foods. Almost all of our time here is strictly volunteer." The award is funded under the New York State agency's Zoos, Botanical Garden and Aquariums program. Funds are strictly for veterinary care and other direct animal needs. (Ithaca Times, NY)
The controversy over the swim program has magnified a tension inherent in many big-ticket aquariums, which have proliferated around the globe in recent decades. Staffers at the Georgia Aquarium have defended the program. (Boston Globe)
I thought they'd also love the Coral Reef at Epcot, with its giant aquariums and scuba divers that feed the fish, but the service was disappointingly slow and 3-year-old Hannah got an earache that necessitated some of us making a quick exit. (Be prepared for anything with young kids. (CNN -- Travel)
Sea dragon pregnancies are rare at aquariums because researchers dont know what gets them in the mood to mate ... Only about 50 aquariums worldwide have sea dragons. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
It soon becomes clear that visiting a marine lab isn't anything like visiting for-profit aquariums, with their polished tanks and fancy signs. Here, the only live exhibits are a tide pool and three small aquariums. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Some may define a zoo as a home for land-based animals and aquariums for aquatic animals; however, those lines have been and continue to be blurred. Zoos exhibit fish and aquariums exhibit reptiles, birds and mammals. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Dr Scott urged people buying sea anenomes from commercial aquariums to make sure they were obtained legally. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
With 2008 dubbed the Year of the Frog by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Konstant's work in Panama has benefited from additional publicity. "Frogs are hot right now," he said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
But Steve Feldman, a spokesman for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, said the media attention doesnt coincide with an upsurge in hand-rearing. Theres more attention being paid to that aspect because of the high-profile nature of Knut, he said. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Only about 50 aquariums worldwide have sea dragons. . (Albany Times Union)
The 250-pound Siberian tiger named Tatiana escaped from the tiger grotto that had concrete moat walls nearly 4 feet below the minimum height recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which accredits zoos around the country. The female tiger attacked the group of friends outside the grotto, killing one, and then followed the other two to another part of the zoo where she continued her attack until police killed her. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Disclaimer: This most emphatically does not apply to the in Greensboro, N.C. (which we asked to go to every summer), any zoo or aquariums. The , was the highlight of the annual beach trip. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
An analysis of the events on Christmas Day by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an accrediting body, found the facility was dangerously understaffed at the time of the attack. Animal rights activists also have criticized Mollinedo for not doing more to improve the living conditions for the animals, many of which are kept in cramped and aging compounds. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tests revealed a rare strain of the bug that's usually found in tropical aquariums. RELATED LINKS. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
"There are more than 200 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in North America, and while no formal ranking system exists, there are a number of institutions that are widely acknowledged as the gold standard of the profession," states Ehmke. Adds AZA Executive Director Jim Maddy: "Russia's Grizzly Coast at the Minnesota Zoo will become one of the most popular wildlife encounters in the world. It's beautiful, it's powerful, it has it all. It's a model of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This fun decal clings to any glass surface, including aquariums and glass doors. Price: $14. (Suite101.com)
"There were no aquariums in Monaco able to do this, so we organised for the fish to be bought in Cannes and had it chauffeured to Monaco," Elliott proudly boasted, clearly oblivious to the fact he had probably also created the world's greatest carbon footprint for a single goldfish. A TEAM PLAYER. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Story Photos Amanda Russell, owner of Pets of Sycamore, attempts to catch a Chinese algae eater for a customer Thursday afternoon in one of the many aquariums housing a variety of exotic fish and reptiles at the Sycamore store. Having worked at Pets for three years before purchasing the store from its previous owner two years ago, Russell strives to attend to her customers every needs, special ordering everything from potbelly pig food to chameleons. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
How to Raise and Breed These Popular Community Aquarium Fish. Barbs and danios are excellent choices for a community tank because they are inexpensive, easy to keep and are compatible with many fish. (Suite101.com)
-- water or water features, such as aquariums or fountains. Courtesy of Stephanie McWilliams, host of "Fun Shui" on HGTV.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mr Packer could end up with a 30 per cent stake in the company, which owns aquariums in Melbourne, on the Sunshine Coast and in Thailand, Korea and China. VNPA spokeswoman Jenny Barnett urged Mr Packer to scale down the development plans if he did take over the ski village. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fingerlings and yearlings have higher survival rates, but because they spend more time growing up in aquariums they may be less likely to come back to their home streams. Rance said the restoration project serves two purposes the salmon act as an incentive for people to keep the lake clean, but they also allow researchers to gauge pollution levels in the lake by studying the fish that return to spawn. (Toronto Star)
He contacted the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which suggested sending the monkey to the Louisville Zoo. The AZA has a Species Survival Plan to encourage the preservation of the monkeys. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The answer could be that they are very popular in freshwater aquariums, and the experts say chances are somebody just tossed theirs into a local waterway. They want to make sure that doesn't keep happening. (WWLTV.com, LA)
These Pygmy Angelfishes Make Great Beginner Saltwater Fish. These small, reef-compatible, hardy angelfishes are colorful and relatively affordable fishes for even the beginning aquarist. (Suite101.com)
Some Dwarf Angels Are Best Left to the Experts. While it is tempting to generalize about groups of fishes, such generalizations can often lead to problems. (Suite101.com)
Many major aquariums open with a mountain of debt, and then the attraction s operating revenues can t pay for the regular expenses, much less the debt payments. But the Georgia Aquarium has been generating enough cash flow to pay for its operations, and then some. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
As well as control of Mt Hotham and Falls Creek, the conditional Living & Leisure deal, which includes the refinancing of LLA debt, would give Mr Packer control of five aquariums, three of which are in Asia and are considered to have the biggest growth potential in the LLA portfolio. LLA owns the Melbourne Aquarium, Underwater World on the Sunshine Coast and aquariums in Thailand, Korea and China. (The Australian)
Because 2008 has been designated as "The Year of the Frog" by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a special focus will be on the threats faced by declining amphibian populations. Help celebrate Endangered Species Day by joining Frogwatch, a group that helps scientists conserve frogs and toads. (AZCentral)
Sousa's parents, Carlos and Marilza Sousa, allege the city did not properly house the tiger, noting that the enclosure failed to meet height standards set by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which accredits U.S. zoos. The city of San Francisco "knew the tiger's enclosure was insufficient and thereby knowingly exposed zoo patrons to extremely dangerous, wild animals," according to the claim filed Thursday with the city controller's office. (Newsmax)
Boycott ALL zoos and aquariums. They are prisons for those kept there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
That group, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, concluded that the zoo was dangerously understaffed and inadequately prepared for handling such an emergency that night, according to a report released in March. Online resources. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The latest genetic studies suggest that the Atlantic lionfish population, now in the millions, grew from just eight ancestors, who were probably released from home aquariums in the 1990s. Since the first Atlantic sighting in 2000, the football-shaped sea creature has been spotted over a range of more than 62,000 square miles, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Forbes)
Not everybody likes turning swimming pools into giant aquariums. "First you have fish, then you have birds that eat them" and then bird droppings, says Arnie Shal, a retired accountant, who lives next to several foreclosed houses with pools in Clearwater, Fla. (Salon)
"I think it's amazing," said Kristen Lukas, curator of conservation and science at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio and the gorilla species survival plan coordinator for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. "I think it's a testament to the good care that she's received at the Dallas Zoo and also the resilience of gorillas in general.". (Albany Times Union)
Bruno was confiscated in June 2007 from an unlicensed facility in Tennessee and housed at the Knoxville Zoo until the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums could find a better home for him. He quickly became a favorite with zoo staff and visitors. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
So the Academy of Sciences and other aquariums and zoos around the world, including San Francisco's, are part of a species survival program. They exchange birds frequently so the species' genes will remain varied and they don't become so inbred and genetically weakened that their offspring are less resistant to disease and their fertility threatened. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"A breeding loan, which is common among aquariums and zoos, makes perfect sense," Jacoby said. "Once I shared our awareness of this great need (for a rescue facility), the aquarium asked what needed to be done and how they could help.". (The St. Augustine Record)
"We have a wonderful group of dolphins at our Dolphin Conservation Center, and breeding is active. A breeding loan, which is common among aquariums and zoos, made perfect sense," Jim Jacoby said. "Our guests have been educated and entertained by these charismatic animals, some for more than twenty years, and they will be an exciting addition to the family of fish and mammals that are already at the Georgia Aquarium.". (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
" 'Wonderful show' Dolphins, according to a 2005 poll, are a hit. Four in 10 adult aquarium-goers named them their favorite swimming display, said Marilee Menard, executive director of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The association's members, whose ranks include the Georgia Aquarium, account for nearly all the dolphins in captivity in America almost 400, from Florida to California. More than 25 U.S. facilities have them on display. "They are very charismatic animals,:" said... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
For years zoos and aquariums across the country have encouraged animals to paint as a way to keep the penned-up denizens mentally enriched ... At zoos nationwide, painters include chimpanzees, kangaroos, ocelots, red pandas and even a rhinoceros and Komodo dragon, said Jackie Marks, spokeswoman for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums in Silver Spring, Md. (FOX 11, AZ)
The sea lions removed so far have been sent to zoos and aquariums, although one died before it could be transferred to Sea World. Both California and Steller sea lions are covered by a federal law that protects marine mammals. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
In an attempt to ensure the survival of frog species most threatened by the fungus, biologists from zoos, aquariums (including the Vancouver Aquarium), and botanical gardens, working with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, set up the Amphibian Ark. Under the program, conservationists have started gathering threatened frogs to breed and protect in captivity. (Sudbury Star)
Meanwhile, the Aquarium of the Americas has had every fish and urchin replaced by helpful sister aquariums around the country. It s good as new. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The newest display in the center aquariums is a rare alligator snapping turtle. Weighing in at over 100 pounds, the alligator turtle is estimated to be over 100 years old, said KDWP Education Center Coordinator Chris Shrack. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Animal Webcams Live video from zoos and aquariums. BY ZOO. (Los Angeles Times)
Pat Kuleto pulled out all the design tricks with Waterbar: a spectacular brick ceiling with a series of small arches; large glass bubbles that hang down into the center of the impressive bar; and two 1,500-gallon floor-to-ceiling aquariums filled with fish that draw the eye to the center of the room, if for only a second. The large windows overlooking San Francisco Bay and Oakland always end up diverting attention to what's outside: people strolling along the walkway in front of rippled... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Lung Fish in Aquariums. Lung Fish are sometimes brought in as babies for the aquarium trade. (Suite101.com)
News - Idaho State Journal. Visit the Zoo and enjoy observing the native wildlife of the Intermountain West with your friends and family. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
For larger aquariums it will not be as much of an issue, but for smaller ones where the amount of water displacing the heat is very little, it can be fatal. Excessive light will bring algae out in hordes. (Suite101.com)
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