Turtles all the way down again! Shello, world! Tennessee Aquarium hopes new turtle hatchlings will prop up endangered species
Video about Tennesse Aquariums work with turtles and tortoises : https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=490646844922600
Other 2022 News: On February 17th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.0.1) blue-spotted tree monitor lizard that is now on exhibit in the Island Life exhibit in Ocean Journey. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...TuyVa9xHsJG2vadWBsne3TPetS1aQCe6LxFm4UKGf2Svl On February 22nd, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+) high-fin snappers which are on exhibit in the Island Life exhibit in Ocean Journey. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...ZZ4NMZrrTsGrDq3Pf1VitGe21KJe88VQLC23TktzVwYyl On April 22nd, the aquarium announced they released (0.0.65) lake sturgeon back into the wild. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1583117672071466 On April 25th, it was reported that the aquarium has turned 30 years old, and among other things, has generated $9.4 billion in revenue for Chattanooga's economy since 1992. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-st...quarium-celebrates-30-years-touts-4-9b-impact On May 9th, the aquarium announced that they acquired a (0.0.1) longnose butterflyfish, a (0.0.1) lemonpeel angelfish, and a (0.0.1) Singapore angelfish, which are now on exhibit in the Indo-Pacific Reef tank. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...DR5w2nsq67kt2ayHRhzYMeGgu3RKNGekfJ4bwiwYpgqBl On June 6th, the aquarium announced they released (0.0.800) juvenile southern Appalachian brook trout back into the wild. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...KRWbVtuCZX7FyX8qNHdcvdQFS1vDqBr5xzh2eHBwoz5zl On July 8th, the aquarium announced they acquired a (0.0.1) Puget Sound king crab, (0.0.2+?) giant California sea cucumbers, and (0.0.2+) feather duster worms which are now on exhibit in the Vancouver Island tank. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...n6jSi75JMYNMJHPseWadXwJPygtVp5m7hbVwj34xh3kfl On July 15th, the aquarium announced they moved (0.0.8) cownose rays from an off-site tank to the Secret Reef exhibit. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...T3YBXrgasYU6nkN7MGLpchBHrYefrR6aYUsWDCmEXsUzl On July 25th, it was reported that 2 children from a summer camp group rode the escalater backwards, which then they slipped and caused a chain reaction which left 5 kids with minor abrasions and 2 kids having to go to the hospital for neck and leg pains respectively. https://www.wdef.com/children-injured-in-escalator-mishap-at-tennessee-aquarium/ On July 31st, the aquarium announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) giant Pacific octopus which is now on exhibit in the Boneless Beauties area. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...BVVLtbGqfYq7PDggMgTYeHZmiRzwR6jKqh5YjCZERpa9l On August 2nd, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2+?) Arakam Forest turtles and (0.0.2+?) kneeled box turtles hatched and are now on exhibit in the Turtles of the World gallery. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...c4iQq3NemThWRiNMzhGuBD63aqpU2EbU1hSqLfyaYj1Kl On August 7th, the aquarium announced they have moved their common cuttlefish back on exhibit in the Boneless Beauties area. https://www.facebook.com/tennesseea...hrtN88JTgUbWyMM9rJXXwG8WUTH8xJVRLuSJvT9TzWERl
On September 13th, the aquarium announced they reopened the salamander portion of the Tenessee River gallery due to the construction of a new larger exhibit for their hellbenders. Salamander exhibit re-opens with larger habitat · Tennessee Aquarium
On January 10th, 2023, the aquarium announced they opened a new exhibit in the Rivers of the World gallery for blue discus. 登录 Facebook
On January 14th, the aquarium announced they opened another new exhibit in the Rivers of the World gallery for poison dart frogs and an emerald tree boa. 登录 Facebook
On January 26th, the aquarium announced that a (1.0) North American river otter named Delmar passed away at age 17 due to severe joint deterioration, widespread inflammation, a thickened heart wall, and an enlarged gallbladder. 登录 Facebook Saying goodbye to River Otter Falls’ oldest resident · Tennessee Aquarium
On January 28th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2+) pot-bellied seahorses which are now on exhibit to the right of the Pacific sea nettle exhibit. 登录 Facebook
Today marks the debut of the aquarium's new exhibit, called Ridges to Rivers that will "shine a spotlight on Southern Appalachia's vibrant aquatic life". It includes a Sturgeon Touch Tank and the new area replaces the 'Discovery Hall' part of the aquarium. Here's an informative article: Ridges to Rivers gallery opens March 1 at the Tennessee Aquarium Here's a link to a species list on the aquarium's website: Ridges to Rivers · Tennessee Aquarium
This is a great addition to the aquarium, it definitely makes it more of a reason to go - as if it needed more reasons. I'm glad that it sticks to the original theme and mission, rather than branching out into something unrelated like the Florida Aquarium is doing in their new areas.
Very cool to know, as my family and I will be in Tennessee over Spring Break in two weeks, starting in Chattanooga, and I intend to take the fam here.
Piece of 2023 News Not Mentioned: On February 28th, the aquarium announced (0.0.3) yellow-blotched map turtles were moved on exhibit in the Turtle Nursery area. Tennessee Aquarium -------------------------------------------------------------------------- On March 26th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) Arakan Forest turtle hatched. On March 30th, the aquarium announced another (0.0.1) Arakan Forest turtle hatched. Like many turtle species, the Arakan Forest Turtle is in a bad way. Found in Myanmar and Bangladesh, this critically endangered reptile was once thought... | By Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook\ Tennessee Aquarium On March 27th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.2) spotted eagle rays which are now on exhibit in the Secret Reefs exhibit. Tennessee Aquarium On April 5th, the aquarium announced they acquired (0.0.4) arapaima fry (species not specified) in late 2022 which are behind the scenes. Tennessee Aquarium On May 4th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2) four-eyed turtles hatched on May 1st and May 2nd respectively. When our herpetologist checked in on a pair of incubating Four-eyed Turtle eggs, he noticed one already had hatched but the second turtle was still in... | By Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook
Spoiler: Rehabilitation News On May 24th, the aquarium announced that they released (0.0.350+) Southern Appalachian brook trout back into the wild. Every spring, a team of conservation... - Tennessee Aquarium On May 17th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+?) yellow-banded poison dart frogs which are now on exhibit in the Seasonal Floodwaters exhibit. Be sure to hop by the Seasonal... - Tennessee Aquarium On May 19th, the aquarium announced that another (0.0.1) four-eyed turtle hatched. This #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we're... - Tennessee Aquarium On July 25th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) swell shark hatched, marking the first time the species was successfully bred at the facility. Just in time for Shark Week, we're... - Tennessee Aquarium We just hatched a glow-in-the-dark shark! · Tennessee Aquarium On August 21st, the aquarium announced that they acquired a (0.1) North American river otter named Sunshine from the Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas in June, which is now on exhibit. Just adding a little Sunshine to your... - Tennessee Aquarium Tennessee Aquarium welcomes first female otter, opening door to possible breeding program · Tennessee Aquarium
Spoiler: Reintroduction News On October 16th, the aquarium announced that they released (0.0.600+) lake sturgeons into the wild. Under a nearly cloudless autumn sky, we recently joined members of the community to reintroduce more than 600 juvenile Lake Sturgeon to the Tennessee... | By Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook On September 6th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.6) sicklefin redhorses which are now on display in the large stream exhibit of the Ridges to Rivers gallery. They are the only aquarium to hold this species. Meet the Sicklefin Redhorse: A Sucker Species With A Cool Name and Cultural Significance | This week, we introduced six Sicklefin Redhorse into the large stream exhibit in the Ridges to Rivers gallery. This undescribed member of the sucker... | By Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook On November 3rd, the aquarium announced that their (1.0) alligator snapping turtle passed away at ~85 years. Tennessee Aquarium On November 7th, the aquarium announced that a (0.0.1) Hilaire's side-necked turtle hatched. Tennessee Aquarium On November 11th, the aquarium announced that (0.0.2+) Anthony's poison arrow frogs hatched. Tennessee Aquarium On November 17th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+) red-bellied piranhas which are now on display in the Amazon River exhibit. Tennessee Aquarium On December 13th, the aquarium announced that they acquired (0.0.2+) longhead darters which are now on display in the Appalachian Stream exhibit near the Appalachian Forest gallery exit. This is the only holder of the species in human care that can be viewed publicly. Conservation project leads to exhibition of rare Longhead Darters · Tennessee Aquarium
I am amazed at the number of local conservation projects the Aquarium is involved in. Just read that news item on longhead darters (even though in this case the project has faltered somewhat on husbandry issues). First and most important: the species is on display and its plight may be highlighted as gone from the Duck River, TN and second, that essentials on husbandry and raising broodstock now are in place (we can build from there).
On February 2nd, 2024, the aquarium announced that a (0.1) red-collared brown lemur named Jessie passed away at age 9 on January 24th. Their (1.0) red-collared brown lemur John is currently with (2.0) ring-tailed lemurs Snickers and Sprite. Tennessee Aquarium A hard fight, harder farewell · Tennessee Aquarium
On February 22nd, the aquarium announced they acquired 5 new fish species (Aruiga butterflyfish, azure damselfish, dog-faced pufferfish, foxface rabbitfish, and squareback anthias) which are now on display in the Tropical Island Life gallery. Tennessee Aquarium On March 21st, the aquarium announced that (0.0.7) Arakan Forest turtles hatched, marking the largest group of the species to ever be hatched at an AZA facility. It was also mentioned that the SSP for the species ended in 2023 due to a decline in facilities that work with the species. Tennessee Aquarium Critically endangered turtles Hatched · Tennessee Aquarium
