1. A monthly newsletter of the Riverside Aquarium
Communiquarium
May 1, 2008 Volume 1, Issue 1
Riverside has...
• Later hours on week-
ends
Riverside Aquarium Opens Its Doors
After five years of intensive plan- ing views of the six million gallons of
• Special rates for
ning; fundraising, and construction water and the thousands of inhabi-
school groups
at a cost of more than $14 million the tants in the aquarium’s many tanks
• Discounts for senior Riverside Aquarium opened its
The River View glass wall located on
citizens doors April 10 to great fanfare and
high expectations. The board of di- the aquarium’s lower level was a
• Adopt a sea creature rectors predicts that the aquarium favorite among the crow. “It’s cool,”
programs will draw more than 100,000 people said seven year-old
• Petting tanks each year and will Melanie Stanley. “You
infuse dollars into can see all the fish in the
• And much more! the struggling econ- river.”
omy of the city.
Riverside’s resident dol-
Indeed, more than phin Stadium. The action
2,000 people visited packed show incorpo-
the new facility on rated dolphin acrobatics,
the first day. After audience participation,
being greeted by and high-lighted the natural intelli-
the aquarium’s mas- New, World class aquarium gence of dolphins.
cot, visitors were on the riverfront
treated to many edu-
cational programs, demonstrations,
“feeding frenzies,” and breathtak-
“By connecting
humans to marine National Accreditation Awards
life, we create a The Riverside Aquarium
alliance of zoos and animal care, conservation,
better world for was awarded preliminary
aquariums across the education, and safety pro-
accreditation by the Na-
both”. country that assists in the grams.
tional Zoo and Aquarium
development of superior
Association (NZAA). Riv- "By connecting humans to
-Ray Bishop institutions and raises pro-
erside’s CEO, Ray Bishop, marine life, we create a
fessional standards. The
attended the annual con- better world for both. We
accreditation was granted
ference and received the are pleased that our pro-
after Riverside Aquarium
official notification. The posal received this fine
submitted its proposal for
NZAA is a professional accreditation. For the last
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2. Join the fun
Become a member
If you enjoy Riverside Aquarium, and have yet to become a member, you
are missing out on an incredible deal. Aquarium membership allows year-
round admission to Riverside and to more than 100 other U.S. zoos and
A monthly newsletter of
the Riverside Aquarium aquariums. A family of four can enjoy the aquarium all year for only $50.
In addition, members receive a 10 percent discount on programs and pur-
chases from the gift shop. Each membership helps support Riverside
Riverside Aquarium Aquarium’s education programs and activities.
1400 River Drive
To become a member, or to send a gift membership to someone special,
Pensacola FL 32503
visit our web site at RiversideAquarium.org or call (850) 555-FISH.
Phone: (850) 555-FISH
Fax: (850) 555-3470
Email:
riverside@nzaa.com
More than just fish!
Award
five years, we have worked comprehensive plan for
on putting in place the plans formative and summative
and finances to make this evaluations as the aquarium
happen. Our exhibits, our opens its doors.
education and conservation
“We are very pleased to
programs, and our board of
grant accreditation to River-
directors are all first-class.
side Aquarium,” said
We're excited that the
NZAA’s president, Paul Riverside Aquarium president
NZAA has recognized the
hard work of our staff, ”
Cooper. “The team of spe- accepts accreditation award
cialists gathered at River-
said Bishop.
side Aquarium demon- anniversary.
The board of accreditation strates extreme commitment
noted several areas of excel- to animal care, professional-
lence, including an out- ism, ethics, conservation
standing working relation- and education. The people
ship among the board of of Riverside should be
directors, management, and proud of this first-class in-
staff; a focus on the mission stitution.”
of the aquarium; a commit-
Riverside Aquarium will be
ment to local, regional, and
reevaluated on its one-year
global conservation; and a
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