I *do* agree that all in all I like Newport aquarium is a good aquarium.
In fact, We bought a family membership becasue its a good aquarium that's
not too far from my house. If anyone plans to be in the area I'd love to
meet you at the aquarium if it works out.
Satan-
He was poking his head out from a riock near the front of the tank. I
think his little salamander brain thought he was hiding.
Geoff Kimber
Lexington Ky
> [Original Message]
> From: Jay DeLong <thirdwind_at_att.net>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Date: 10/3/00 11:01:58 AM
> Subject: RE: NANFA-- Newport Aquarium
>
> Casper, I didn't see little satan, but I saw a mudpuppy in that tank
under a
> rock at the front. I guess I didn't look well enough. There were also a
> number of crayfish walking around that tank-- future satan snacks you
think?
> :-)
>
> By the way, I agree with all of the criticisms people have made about the
> Newport Aquarium. Still, we must look at the big picture, wouldn't you
> agree? Yes, it may have been crowded and it must have been awful to have
to
> take kids through the food area to get out, but this aquarium was
privately
> funded, and can only help educate the public about the needs and
diversities
> of aquatic ecosystems. I think my greatest complaint wold be that there
was
> too little information made available-- it was just tank after tank (after
> tank...). They could learn a lesson from the Vancouver BC Aquarium, where
> exhibits include information on the wild status (and value) of fishes and
> aquatic organisms, their ecosystems, and conservation efforts. They have
> that additional "take home" message. All in all, though, this is a really
> nice place that isn't doing anyone any harm, except perhaps making you a
> little poorer in the wallet (but richer in appreciation of the natural
> world, especially the children who will be making future decisions based
on
> their education today!).
>
> --
> Jay DeLong
> Olympia, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-nanfa_at_aquaria.net On Behalf
> > Of Prizma_at_aol.com
> > Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 6:18 PM
> > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > Subject: Re: NANFA-- Newport Aquarium
> >
> >
> > a couple of years ago i was up in kentuck at the darter fest and
> > meet several
> > folks who where collecting natives for the display. they
> > mentioned they were
> > looking for a hellbender of which i had a small one from a
> > mountain stream. i
> > airmailed the devildog and got 3 passes in return. good trade.
> > the newport is
> > as nice and entertaining as my hometown's tennessee aquarium. not
> > a lot of
> > natives but you cant have everything. i especially enjoyed the
> > murals... very
> > fine. i have a video on the making of the place i could lend out. if you
> > visit say hi to little satan for me. he is generally under the
> > back ledge at the left corner.
> > casper
>
>
>
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