Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium News

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is a 350,000-square-foot facility located in Springfield, Missouri. Species include American black bear, American beaver, lesser flamingo, gentoo penguin, American alligator, alligator gar, goliath grouper, Maori wrasse, and giant Pacific octopus, among other species.

On January 4th, the facility announced they have acquired a (1.0) Orinoco crocodile named Hugo from the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. On May 20th, it was announced that he has moved on exhibit into the Amazon Rainforest gallery.

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On January 26th, the facility announced they have acquired (0.0.8) loggerhead sea turtles that were found cold-stunned in the Northeast. They were later named Finley, Nathanael Greene, Fassnight, Mizumoto, Sequiota, Galloway, Fullbright, and Frisco.

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On April 10th, the facility announced they have opened a new exhibit beside the Aquarium lobby has opened to the public. Called 'The American Museum of Fly Fishing Gallery', it showcases artifacts and relics from fly fishing's past and is free to enter.

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On May 31st, the facility announced that their (0.1) giant Pacific octopus named Nyx has entered senescence and passed away.

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On June 3rd, it was reported that the facility won 'America's Best Aquarium' by USA Today. This is the 4th time it has won since opening in 2017.

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On July 17th, the facility announced they have acquired a (1.0) giant Pacific octopus named Cecil.

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On August 3rd, the facility announced that a (1.0) American beaver named Bernard has passed away at age 13 due to lymphoma and old age.

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On September 1st, it was announced that the facility has achieved AZA accreditation for the first time in its history.

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Spoiler: Rehabilitation News

On May 3rd, 2023, the aquarium announced that they released (0.0.10) loggerhead turtles back into the wild.

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On July 26th, 2023, the aquarium announced they transferred (0.0.7) bonnethead sharks to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium and Sea Life Kansas City in Missouri.

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On December 18th, the aquarium announced they acquired (2.0) American beavers (later named Birch and Bramble) from an unspecified facility in Minnesota which are now on exhibit.

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On January 19th, 2024, the aquarium announced that Cecil passed away. Also on January 19th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.1) giant Pacific octopus named Octavia which is now on exhibit.

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