CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) - The end of Summer is near and kids were invited out to a reading party aimed at getting kids ready for going back to school and on hand, was one special visitor. This baby alligator is a visitor from the Texas State Aquarium. The kids not only got a chance to read about them and other animals that can be seen at the aquarium but they were also able to get hands on experience.
The new and improved River Otter Falls is now open at the Tennessee Aquarium. Here are a few photos from Friday’s “preview party.” Learn more here.
There are seven otters living at the Tennessee Aquarium now. Keepers will rotate them on display, hoping someone is in the mood to play. (Photo: Richard Simms)
Tennessee Aquarium spokesman Thom Benson says the new display has more “edge effect” between land and water, an environment that much better suits the animals. (Photo: Richard Simms)
You have to be fast to catch photos because the furry little guys rarely sit still. (Photo: Richard Simms)
The new River Otter Falls offers great up-close and personal photo opps, sometimes too up-close. (Photo: Richard Simms)
One viewing window is reserved especially for kids. (Photo: Richard Simms)
A large crowd, including Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau President Bob Doak (center), was on hand for Friday’s special “preview pool party” at the otter exhibit. (Photo: Richard Simms)
North American river otters had once disappeared from our area, but restoration efforts have returned them to the wild in many areas around Chattanooga. (Photo: Richard Simms)
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