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Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

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It’s a shellebration because our critically endangered radiated tortoise, Jumbo Jet, turns 30 today. 🐒 Happy birthday, Jumbo Jet! πŸŽ‰

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Siesta the #sloth πŸ¦₯
Happy birthday and Mother's Day to momma Charlotte! πŸ’— Today, Charlotte the muskox turns 9. πŸŽ‰
The Tropical Reef Aquarium, an oasis of warm-water marine beauty, will reopen on Friday, June 14! 🦈 Get up close to vibrant fish, inspiring sharks, and touchable invertebrates. 🐠
Today is Happy Bears Day! πŸ»πŸ˜ŠπŸ»β€β„οΈ Celebrate with happy and playful polar bear twins Astra and Laerke! πŸ’•

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