Zoo & Aquarium News
Building support for conservation
TIM LEWTHWAITE A
ccredited zoos and aquariums have been
long-time champions for the conservation of Multinational Species Conservation Fund (MSCF) species, such as Asian elephants, African elephants and great apes among others, while off ering millions of visitors the unique chance to learn about them, Because of this, AZA has backed eff orts in
the 112th Congress to reauthorise the MSCF programmes in the US. On 28 July 2011, the House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Aff airs held a hearing about legislation including: H.R. 50, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011; H.R 1760, the
“Accredited zoos and aquariums have been long-time champions
for the conservation of MSCF species”
Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments Act of 2011; and H.R. 1761, the Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2011. Witnesses included representatives from
AZA institutions including John Robinson (Wildlife Conservation Society) and Dr. Tara S Stoinski (Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International). As a member of the Multinational Species Coalition, AZA joined a letter in November 2011 urging Natural Resources Committee chair Doc Hastings (Wash.) to hold a mark- up on the bills to move them forward in the legislative process. To add your name in support, please visit the AZA Legislative Education Center –
http://lei.sr?a=c9R2K Additionally, AZA has supported the cre-
ation of the Save Vanishing Species stamp, which provides an engaging way for the public to contribute to MSCF initiatives. T e stamp may be purchased at US Postal Service locations across the US, as well as online –
http://lei.sr?a=a5h8S. For further information, visit:
http://lei.sr?a=c1B0F
Tim Lewthwaite, AZA publications manager 10 Sydney Aquarium to rebrand
Sydney Aquarium is to relaunch as a Sea Life-branded attraction in September fol- lowing a six-month overhaul – its first major redevelop- ment since opening in 1988. Merlin Entertainments has
invested AU$10m (US$10.5m, €8.6m, £6.7m) as part of its eff orts to bring the Darling Harbour-based aquarium under the Sea Life banner. The transformation has
included the creation of 14 newly-themed zones, such as the Shark Walk; a Tropical Bay of Rays habitat; an inter- active Touch Pool; and a Shipwreck area. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium will also be home
T e Tropical Bay of Rays habitat is among the 14 newly-themed zones
to one of the world’s largest Oceanariums – holding 1.5 million litres (396,258 gallons) – and a new walk-through ocean tunnel. T e attraction joins Merlin’s portfolio of nearly 40 Sea Life-branded aquariums located
in 14 countries around the world, including the UK, Europe and North America. Merlin is also responsible for operat-
ing attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Legoland parks and the UK’s Alton Towers amusement park among others. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=V9Z2U
Saint Louis Zoo debuts sea lion experience
A new US$18m (€14.7m, £11.5m) experience taking visitors up close to swimming sea lions has launched at Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, US. Sea Lion Sound is a new
habitat and arena for 11 Californian sea lions and was funded through the zoo’s US$120m (€98m, £76.5m) Living Promise Campaign. Sea Lion Sound features
two marine mammal exhib- its – Enterprise Rent-A-Car Family Sea Lion, which boasts a 35ſt (11m) underwater tun- nel that allows visitors to view sea lions swimming around them. Meanwhile, the Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena
A 35ſt underwater tunnel is at the centre of the new sea lion experience Saint Louis Zoo president and CEO Dr
is home to the First Bank Sea Lion Show and includes an 811-seat amphitheatre, the Ann Lux Family Stage and a see-through pool.
Jeff rey P Bonner said: “Visitors will be able to interact directly with these magnifi cent marine mammals and learn from that contact.” Details:
http://lei.sr?a=T9A4V
Edinburgh Zoo plans new £750k penguin enclosure
Edinburgh Zoo, UK, has announced the launch of its new Penguins Rock Appeal to help fund the construction of a new £750,000 (US$1.2m, €961,000) enclosure for its penguins. T e attraction’s existing outdoor penguin pool – one of the largest in Europe – is around
Read Attractions Management online
attractionsmanagement.com/digital
60 years old and will now undergo a major pro- gramme of maintenance and modernisation. Plans include a complete visual makeover
with interactive elements, slides and diving boards, as well as enhanced interpretation. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=a8b2v
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