Wild Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony at Mystic Aquarium on April 7 marked the official opening of Exploration: Wild, a family-friendly exhibit that brings guests on a tour of the earth’s most captivating habitats. The interactive environment of Exploration: Wild features the sights and sounds of five distinct ecosystems featuring informational kiosks, hands-on engagements, daily films, and photo opportunities.
Speakers included Mystic Aquarium President & CEO, Dr. Stephen Coan, Executive Vice President Mission Programs, Katie Cubina, and Mark Katz, President of Distribution at National Geographic Studios.
“The million dollar investment of this exhibit is meaningful
as Mystic Aquarium relentlessly pursues our mission. We invite our guests to
immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of each of the ecosystem exhibits
to learn how, together, we can preserve these vital resources.”
Vivid images, hands-on activities and fascinating animals
lure visitors from adventure to adventure. Guests of all ages will enjoy
getting a better understanding of the planet while displays and interactive
kiosks reveal meaningful ways to help protect our planet.
For the first time, Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration
Center will feature live animal exhibits including a brand new American
alligator habitat, an expanded Scales & Tails exhibit, and desert
creatures.
“We are especially proud of our American alligator habitat.”
said Dr. Coan, “It highlights a conservation success story. This species was
brought back from the edge of extinction to thrive in the wetlands around the
country.”
Conservation is the key takeaway from the exhibit. Through
Exploration: Wild, Mystic Aquarium seeks to connect with adults and children
alike to raise awareness about global conservation through meaningful and fun
engagements designed to spark action.
“Exploration: Wild brings to life our renewed focus on
biodiversity and conservation.” concluded Coan.
