Reptiles Alive! Blog » aquarium http://reptilesalive.com/news Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:31:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 A Sneak Peek at the New DDC Aquarium http://reptilesalive.com/news/2010/06/08/a-sneak-peek-at-the-new-ddc-aquarium/ http://reptilesalive.com/news/2010/06/08/a-sneak-peek-at-the-new-ddc-aquarium/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:18:18 +0000 reptilesalive http://reptilesalive.com/news/?p=1015 The official opening for the new Delmarva Discovery Center’s (DDC) aquarium is Saturday June 26, but today, I will take you on a virtual tour that includes some special peeks behind the scenes…

We will start our tour with the quarantine facilities that are not in the public areas of the DDC.  This area houses new animals before they go on exhibit; special animals that are used in shows and programs, and the tons of “stuff” that a zoo or aquarium requires to care for its animals.

Behind the Scene Starfish and Mussle

Hmm, I wonder what is for dinner? Fish anyone?

I learned just how territorial large mouth bass are when Jen introduced me to this guy:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FILt3N5HByk

And check out these totally cool ancient creatures:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmYROSCyu9I


Next, we went into the public areas of the DDC. This exhibit features Chesapeake bay creatures:

One of the DDC's Aquariums

Did you know Hermit Crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay?

The DDC also has some really cool touch tank exhibits featuring some awesome native creatures.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmYROSCyu9I

Live reptiles and amphibians are also featured creatures. More live herp exhibits will be coming soon too.

Eastern Box Turtle

Gray Tree Frog Exhibit

There are also a few displays featuring taxidermy birds and mammals.

Hey - what is that funny looking bird in the exhibit above this majestic eagle?

Icterus galbula

Finally -- we came to the big new aquarium with its new and exciting residents -- the STURGEON!

STURGEON!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXgkRCnczq8


Now that you have had a sneak peek at the new aquarium, start making plans to visit the Delmarva Discovery Center. The aquarium’s Grand Opening Celebration on June 26 will feature Jen scuba diving in the tank, animal feeding demonstrations, live animal programs and more! Located in historic Pocomoke City MD, about 45 minutes from Ocean City MD and Chincoteague VA -- this is a totally fun destination for the whole family.

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