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Newsletter - First Quarter 2012
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River Otter
Exhibit
Legacy Bricks
Upcoming Events
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Information
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River Otter Exhibition Open
January 12, 2012
Few animals convey a sense of joy and
spontaneity like otters. Visitors to The Living
Planet Aquarium this year will have three
new animals and a unique new experience
to enjoy. The playful river otter, native to
Utah, promises new opportunities for wild
discovery and fun animal observation. The
North American River Otter Exhibit opens
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at The Living
Planet Aquarium in Sandy, Utah.
Undeniably cute, the river otter is a notoriously playful member of the weasel
family. They love to swim, slip and slide, whether in the mud during summer or
the snow in winter. They have even been observed playing tag and "juggling"
pebbles with their front paws!! Three male river otters will be included among the
Utah species featured in the Discover Utah Gallery. They come to us from the
Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, NY where they were born two years ago to
wild-caught parents from Louisiana, where populations are so healthy that
nuisance animals are often caught for relocation. "They need a new home
because Long Island does not have room for this many adult otters, and because
inbreeding will become a possibility as the youngsters grow" said Andy Allison,
Curator of Animals. "Shortly after arrival to The Living Planet Aquarium the otters
will be trained to enter their off-exhibit enclosures. They may rotate on and off
exhibit to encourage more activity while on display" said Allison. Trained
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aquarists will encourage the otters to demonstrate their species-typical behavior,
allow them to exercise control or choice over their environment, and to enhance
their well-being by offering them a variety of novel experiences. Enrichment items
will comprise of different categories including olfactory (new smells),
manipulative (something to play with such as food hidden inside something),
habitat (new logs or rocks in the enclosure), food (like occasional treats they
don't see very often) and more.
At one time, river otters were found throughout most of Utah's waterways. Early
records report regular sightings of otters. Large quantities of Otter were known
to live in the streams of Utah in the 1830's. It was soon after this that otters
seemed to disappear from Utah's rivers, probably due to habitat degradation,
water pollution and unregulated trapping during settlement times. Since the
start of the 20th century, River Otters have not been abundant in Utah and are
protected by the Utah Wildlife Code. Trapping and hunting North American River
Otters is currently prohibited. The exhibit will educate visitors about river otters,
otter reintroduction efforts, and release locations in Utah.
Aquarium members will be allowed into the facility 1 hour early at 9am Thursday,
January 12 for an exclusive "Members Exclusive Sneak Peek" of the new exhibit.
Membership card must be present for Aquarium entrance.
The Penguin
Encounter is a once
in a lifetime chance
to interact with
Gentoo penguins
from the Antarctic!
Click here for more
information or call
today to reserve
your space
Become A Permanent Part of The Living Planet Aquarium
Individuals, families, companies or other groups can make their mark on history
by sponsoring a brick that will be placed in the 100,000 square foot plaza of the
new Aquarium. The bricks will pave the walkway to the new Living Planet
Aquarium - but more importantly, they will pave the way for the Aquarium to
continue in its mission to inspire people to explore, discover and learn about
Earth´s diverse ecosystems. Brick donations are tax-deductible and go toward
the construction of the new Living Planet Aquarium.
Sponsor a brick
(801)355-3474
today!
Upcoming Events
Otter Exhibit Members Exclusive
Sneak Peek
January 12, 2012, 9am - 10am
Aquarium members receive an
exclusive sneak peek of the new
otter exhibit. Membership card must
be present for entry.
River Otter Exhibit Opening Day
January 12, 2012, 10am - 6pm
River otters are rarely seen in the
wild, so these energetic mammals
will be the highlight of the Discover
Utah Gallery. The North American
River Otter exhibit will provide
visitors with the opportunity to
come face to face with one of
Utah's most adorable native
species!
National Penguin Awareness Day
Jan 20, 2012
Today we are celebrating everything PENGUINS! You'll learn about and appreciate
one of the few natives of Antarctica. Come wearing a tuxedo or black & white
from head to toe and your admission is FREE for the day!
*3:00pm penguin feeding & discussion at the penguin exhibit.
*Adopt a penguin! Ask any staff member for details.
*Penguin theme scavenger Hunt.
*Learn about penguin conservation at the Bio-facts Station.
*Enrichment activities using ice and toys for the penguins in the penguin exhibit
throughout day!
National Serpent Day
February 1, 2012, 10am - 6pm
National Serpent Day is a day to celebrate our slithery friends. Latin for
"something that creeps," serpents are famous throughout mythology. Commonly
used to symbolize guardians and vindictiveness, serpents come in all sizes and
shapes from dragons to sea serpents. One of the most recognized serpents
throughout the ages is the snake. We encourage everyone to learn something
new today about serpents and celebrate our scaly friends! Enjoy serpent themed
crafts, snake encounters and a scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium!
OFF'Spring' FLING
Mar 22 - 23, 2012
Join us at The Living Planet Aquarium for hands on, interactive activities all about
baby animals!! This fun and exciting program is FREE to the public with aquarium
admission. No reservation required; just come and have FUN!! Scavenger Hunt,
Story time every half hour, Craft Corner, Interactive activities, games & prizes.
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