Aquarium

Leak at Dubuque River Museum Results in Massive Aquarium Casualty; Exhibit Closure and Safety Overhaul Announced

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DUBUQUE, Iowa — A significant accident at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium has led to the temporary closure of its Gulf of Mexico exhibit following the tragic loss of a large number of marine animals. Earlier this month, a chemical leak severely impacted the habitat, causing the death of nearly two-thirds of the … Read more

Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Reopens Following Recent Animal Deaths

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PITTSBURGH, PA – After a temporary closure to allow staff to mourn, the Pittsburgh Zoo is scheduled to reopen on Sunday. The closure was prompted by the recent deaths of two animals at the zoo, including an elephant calf named Tsuni, who succumbed to a virus, and a silverback western lowland gorilla named Mrithi, who … Read more