At the heart of our Aquarium & Wildlife Center is a simple but powerful mission:

To spark connections between our animals and every guest through immersive and educational experiences that inspire care, wonder, and lifelong learning.

But our story didn’t begin with exhibits, encounters, or ticket sales.
It began with a moment of real urgency.

A Second Chance for Our Animals

When we acquired this facility under new ownership and management, the future of the animals was deeply uncertain. The site was facing impending closure, operations were unsustainable, and there was no clear plan in place to ensure continued, professional care.

Without immediate action, dozens of animals would have been left without a secure home, consistent care teams, or a long-term path forward.

We believed there was a better path.

Instead of allowing a very dire situation get worse, we stepped in with one goal: to save them and give them the future they deserved. A future built on high standards of welfare, professional husbandry, enrichment, and a renewed purpose—to help people learn, care, and take action for wildlife.

This transition was completed in close coordination with our regulatory partners, including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, ensuring all permits, inspections, and compliance standards were met or exceeded. Their approval reflects our commitment to operating with transparency, accountability, and the highest level of professional animal care.

Today, our organization utilizes industry leading care software to monitor the care, the environments and enrichment of our animals. They are healthy, engaged, enriched, and part of a living, breathing educational environment that impacts tens of thousands of guests every year.