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  1. drill

    drill Well-Known Member

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    Does the shark touch pool have any interesting species?
     
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  2. ThylacineAlive

    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Did you see the Striped Pyjama Squid?

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    ThylacineAlive, 14 Sep 2020
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    No, I did not see any squid species. Now there is space between Spineless and the Playquarium that could have additional exhibits that were blocked off, but from what I recall there were only 12 tanks; so no squid, mantis shrimp, nautilus or other species.
     
    bigfoot410, 14 Sep 2020
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    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    That's a shame. On their Instagram they posted a photo of a pyjama squid saying it'd be apart of the new exhibit upon opening.

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    ThylacineAlive, 14 Sep 2020
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  6. ThylacineAlive

    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    The aquarium has welcomed a new Pacific Harbor Seal, rescued from the wild by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

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    ThylacineAlive, 10 Mar 2021
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    vogelcommando, 21 Mar 2021
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  8. ThylacineAlive

    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Illegal poaching and trafficking of multiple endangered species, the illegal possession and (attempted) sale of multiple endangered species, and the possession of illegally poached, trafficked, and killed endangered species.

    $5,000 fine...

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    ThylacineAlive, 22 Mar 2021
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    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    The WCS has updated their vaccination requirements on accordance with NYCs new mandate:

    "Beginning on Monday, September 13th, in accordance with the mandate recently announced by New York City, our vaccination policy will change. However, there are many outdoor experiences for you to enjoy at the zoos, regardless of vaccination status.

    Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo & Prospect Park Zoo: All guests 12 and older will be required to show proof of at least one vaccine dose in order to enter indoor exhibits. Children age 11 and younger are permitted into indoor exhibits with a vaccinated chaperone.

    Be sure to stop at the Vaccination Check Station, at the Admissions area before you enter the park, to show proof of vaccination for an indoor access wristband.

    Queens Zoo: This is an all outdoors experience. Indoor areas which are used for quick and limited purposes, such as restrooms and gift shops, require masks but do not require proof of vaccination.

    NY Aquarium: Due to the entry and most experiences being indoors, vaccination will be required for all guests 12+ to visit/enter the NY Aquarium."

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    ThylacineAlive, 12 Sep 2021
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  10. Smaggledagle

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    Other 2021 News:

    On March 24th, the aquarium announced that their Spinless exhibit area is reopening on March 27th.

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    On June 11th, the aquarium announced that their African penguins will be off-exhibit while their home is undergoing renovations. Renovations finished on July 15th.

    Penguin Update | New York Aquarium
    Our Penguins Are Back!

    On June 17th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) California sea lion was born in late May.

    New Sea Lion Pup | New York Aquarium

    On July 26th, the aquarium announced that another (0.0.1) California sea lion was born.

    Sea Lion Pups | New York Aquarium

    On August 11th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) harbor seal was born in June.

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    Smaggledagle, 26 Apr 2022
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  11. ThylacineAlive

    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I'm curious as to why post outdated news? Announcing births that went unreported is fine but why post about the penguin closing and reopening a year ago now? The opening of the invertebrate exhibit was covered on the forum already (don't think it ever officially opened to be reopened).

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    ThylacineAlive, 26 Apr 2022
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    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    In more recent news, the aquarium announced on April 13 that the PlayQuarium exhibit (the other half of the building Spineless is in) has opened to the public finally.

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    ThylacineAlive, 26 Apr 2022
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    Piece of 2022 news that hasn't been reported:

    On March 29th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) African penguin was born on December 31st, 2021.

    Penguin Chick Swimming Lesson
     
    Smaggledagle, 26 Apr 2022
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    Because I thought since exhibit renovations were happening and I did not see said renovations mentioned in the thread I would go and mention them. I might have a bit of an OCD issue or something that I just want to mention all the news that happened, even if it isn't important in the grand scheme of things.
     
    Smaggledagle, 26 Apr 2022
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    geomorph Well-Known Member 10+ year member Premium Member

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    I love your attention to detail even if it isn’t current news, it keeps the discussion lively!
     
    geomorph, 26 Apr 2022
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  16. Smaggledagle

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    On May 2nd, the aquarium announced that the Aquatheater will be closed down for maintenance for a couple of weeks.

    Important Aquatheater Update
     
    Smaggledagle, 2 May 2022
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    Sea Change (the underwater viewing section of Sea Cliff’s) is planned to reopen this summer according to Facebook. This is essentially the last exhibit to reopen after Hurricane Sandy.
     
    nczoofan, 16 May 2022
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  18. Smaggledagle

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    On June 5th, the aquarium announced they have partnered with the Aquarium Conservation Partnership for measuring and reducing their carbon footprint at the facility.

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    Smaggledagle, 5 Jun 2022
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    On June 7th, the aquarium announced that starting on July 1st, the facility will be fully opened to the public since Hurricane Sandy hit in 2013.

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    Smaggledagle, 7 Jun 2022
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    Is anyone planning on going to the aquarium soon? I’d love to see some photos of the newly opened exhibit. It seems like there isn’t that much information about it on the aquarium website.
     
    ZooElephantMan, 8 Jun 2022
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