this is kinda a random question, but does anyone know what types of fish/aquatic animals are gonna be here?
More than 13,500 underwater creatures from around the globe will be on display. Exhibits will include Tropical Reefs, Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Habitats, Jellyfish, Seahorses, Stingrays, and Great Lakes exhibits and much more.
"Although it won't start out fully stocked, the 5.7 million litre attraction will be able to accommodate 13,500 sea creatures, or about 450 total species."
"Ripley's also plans to implement breeding and conservation programs for endangered species, which will include a tag and track program for sand tiger sharks."
That's an interesting floorplan.
Will there be no demonstration pool like there is at the Shedd? Technically that's the only true aquarium I've been to so I don't know what to expect in the average one.
I would prefer that there wasn't a "demonstration pool", which suggests to me trained animals performing tricks. We don't need that. People providing information and answering questions about the marine animals (their behavior, their habitat, etc.) would be good. But we should leave the jumping through hoops to Marineland.
Mertle Beach:
Individual Annual Pass Prices
Adults age 12 and older – $49.99
Children age 6-11 -$28.99
Children age 2-5 – $12.99
Annual Pass RENEWALS
Adults age 12 and older – $39.99
Children age 6-11 – $26.50
Children age 2-5 – $10.50
.... I don't know what to expect in the average one.