With the Toledo Zoo’s Aquarium currently undergoing a $25.5 million renovation and the new Aquarium slated to open in 2015, curious Zoo visitors frequently ask what exhibits the new Aquarium will feature. In this installment, let’s continue our exploration of these new displays with a look at some of the special marine exhibits that will allow visitors a much closer view of aquatic animals—with some they can even touch. One of the underlying themes for the new Aquarium is greater interactivity between the visitors and the exhibits. This supports our mission statement of “inspiring others to join us in caring for animals and conserving the natural world.” Connecting more deeply with the animals in the Aquarium will certainly inspire people, and touchpools are a great way to achieve this goal. Toledo Zoo Aquarium shark and stingray touchpool The new Aquarium will have two touchpool systems. A Zoo educator will be on hand when these exhibits are open to offer visitors information about the animals. The largest, is a 2,000-gallon bean-shaped pool. Visitors can walk around it and view a variety of sharks and stingrays. Around most of the perimeter, they will also have the opportunity to reach into the water and touch the animals. More: Toledo Zoo Aquarium renovation – Update 11: Interactive Touchpools… More:
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