Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT 06355-1997
(860) 572-5955 – Local Phone
Website: http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Mystic Aquarium aims to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration.
Conservation Efforts:
The Mystic Aquarium is home to African penguins and Steller sea lions, both endangered species.
The Aquarium also has a strong relationship with SANCCOB in South Africa and travels there annually to assist in African penguin rescue and research efforts. Here is more information on Mystic Aquarium’s 2010 visit: http://mysticaquarium.org/newsroom/press-releases/669-mystic-aquarium-assists-in-hand-rearing-over-400-rescued-african-penguins
Participation in SSPs (Species Survival Plans):
The Aquarium participates in the SSP for African penguins. You can find more information about the Aquarium’s work with African penguins here: http://mysticaquarium.org/research/projects/445-african-penguin-task-force
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610-1600
(203) 394-6565 – Local Phone
Website: http://www.beardsleyzoo.org/
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is a wonderful place to visit – alone or with your family. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. Come learn about our many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Andean (spectacled) bear, Maned wolf, and Golden lion tamarin.
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