On November 22nd, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.2) blue-billed curassows from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. which are now on display in the porcupine exhibit in the Journey to South America hall. The Living Planet Aquarium On January 9th, 2024, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) North American river otter named Otis passed away at age 13 due to a chronic health condition. The Living Planet Aquarium
On February 3rd, it was announced that the zoo transferred (0.2) prehensile-tailed porcupines to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Ohio. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery On February 17th, the aquarium released its 2023 Annual Report of which the more important pieces of information include: - The Sam and Aline W. Skaggs Science Learning Center is on track to finish construction and open in December 2024/2025. New species for the aquarium will include Matschie's tree kangaroo, Prevost's squirrel, and giant salamander (species not specified), as well as new exhibits for their binturong, Asian small-clawed otters, clouded leopard, and Komodo dragon. - A new "Nature Raptor Center" was completed in October which will be home to a "diverse collection of native raptors" to boost their Animal Ambassador programs. They acquired a (0.1) peregrine falcon and a (0.0.1) great-horned owl shortly after completion. - Acquisitions previously not mentioned in 2023 include 2 new tanager species (saffron-crowned tanager and blue-necked tanager) which were added to the free-flight bird flock. - Transfers previously not mentioned in 2023 include a (0.0.1) red-tailed boa Yuki and a (0.0.1) blood python Credence to the El Paso Zoo in Texas in March, a (0.1) lesser hedgehog tenrec to the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C., and a (1.0) sandbar shark Chandler to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium in Missouri. - Notable exhibit upgrades/renovations in 2023 include adding a new rock structure and additional plants to the clouded leopard exhibit, closing the "Journey to South America" gallery for 3 days for deep cleaning, and the addition of dimmable lights (which replaced the original lighting), the replacement of the silicon sand to glass medium inside the 330,000 shark exhibit, as well as installing additional rockwork inside said exhibit for incoming smaller fish species in 2024. The Living Planet Aquarium https://livingplanetaquarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Annual-Report-2023.pdf
On February 18th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2) cabezons which are now on exhibit in the Kelp Forest tank. Have you seen these cuties?! You can find them right next to the touch pool in the Kelp Forest habitat. | By The Living Planet Aquarium | Facebook
On February 23rd, the aquarium announced that they acquired a (1.0) giant Pacific octopus which is on exhibit. The Living Planet Aquarium
On March 10th, the zoo announced they renovated the gentoo penguin exhibit, expanding the land area. The penguins are exploring new habitat renovations for the first time! | By The Living Planet AquariumFacebook
On April 18th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) binturong named Merlin to the Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas in early April. Little Rock Zoo On April 19th, the aquarium announced that they acquired a (1.0) Asian small-clawed otter from the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher in North Carolina which is now on exhibit. The Living Planet Aquarium
In the video they say they are believed to be 2 males. But they are not sure. Little Rock Zoo Additional information: The Asian otter is born at Ocean Park Hong Kong in 2020. His parents are Si and Fun. They were confiscated by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in 2018. The otter also has a sibling.
