Fin visited his feathered friends this Fishmas Eve, with a little Fishmas story to read! Interactions like listening to a fun story are a good example of social enrichment. Birds use many different vocalizations to interact with each other, and Fin thought he’d add a new voice to the conversation today. Merry Fishmas to all, and to all a good night!
📣LAST DAY TO VOTE📣
We’ve got exciting news! We have welcomed three Axolotls, now on exhibit in the Hatchery! Help us name them for a chance to win two free passes to the RiverQuarium.
The rules are simple!
1. Copy and past the template below in the comments and add names of your choice that correspond with each Axolotl:
#1 (type name)
#2 (type name)
#3 (type name)
2. Make sure you are following our page
3. Share this post
Submit names by 5p Tuesday, October 8. Flint RiverQuarium staff will vote on their favorites and the winner(s) will be announced on our page on Friday, October 11. Three Axolotls means there could be up to three winners!
We look forward to seeing your creative submissions!
The Plastic Wave, created by artist David Weeks, serves as a tribute to the Great Wave off Kanagawa while raising awareness about the global plastic crisis. This impressive 10-foot, 750-pound artwork illustrates the challenges faced by numerous ocean creatures in an environment filled with plastics that can take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to decompose. Debuting in 2021 as part of the artist's non-profit initiative, Plastic is Wack, the sculpture was donated to Flint RiverQuarium to support its mission of conservation education.
We concluded our magical morning with a field trip to the butterfly tent, generously sponsored by Molson Coors of Albany, where we released and fed butterflies 🌻🦋
Discover Scuba at Water, Wings, & Wildlife with Adventure Dive Center 🤿
Happy National Relaxation Day!
Kick back, relax, and watch Brad, the Box turtle enjoy some enrichment. 🐢
🎥: Liliana, Aquarist II
#explore #wildlife #cute #relax
Watch for crayfish munchies 🦐
🎥: Liliana, Aquarist II
Meet Tyrion, our Western rat snake! Did you know rat snakes are amazing climbers? They are known to climb trees and other tall fixtures in search of food and safety. This is why you may know our native Eastern gray rat snake by the nicknames "oak snake" or "oak runner". 🐍
Meet Godzilla, our Gila Monster! She may look small for such a big name but did you know the Gila Monster is the largest lizard native to the United States? Watch to learn more about this unique species!
Come with us to do basic desensitization training with our Atlantic sturgeons!
We have exciting news...or weather, rather!
🌪️📸: Phyllis, Guest Services II
Happy Valentine's Day from Flint RiverQuarium! Enrichment is a vital part of our animals' well being. Watch a few of our animals enjoy their Valentine's Day themed enrichment!
Explore the Flint River watershed and learn about its unique ecosystems at Flint RiverQuarium
