Tarpon Springs Aquarium
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Tarpon Springs Aquarium | |
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Date opened | 1990 |
Location | Tarpon Springs, Florida United States |
Major exhibits | Marine Life, Reptiles, and Zoo Animals |
Owner | Konger Family |
Website | www |
The Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary is a privately-owned aquarium located in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The Konger family opened this business on the sponge docks in 1990.[1] It has since passed hands through the family and is now owned and operated by Grant Konger and Paige Konger-Henry. The brother and sister duo have moved the aquarium to a new location where they are constantly expanding and building new exhibits for animal acquisitions and rescues. The new facility opened in 2021.
Exhibits
[edit]There are several exhibits at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary including Marine Life, Reptiles, and Zoo Animals.
The Marine Life Exhibits include but are not limited to; Stingrays, Game Fish, Tropical Fish, Sharks, Snails, Crabs, Horseshoe Crabs, Lobsters, Terrapins, Turtles, Urchins, and Invertebrates.
The Reptile Exhibits include but are not limited to; Alligators, Crocodiles, Iguanas, Non-Venomous Snakes, Venomous Snakes, Turtles, Tortoises, Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Chameleons, Chinese-Water Dragons, Asian Water Monitors, Basilisk Lizards.
The Mammal Exhibits include but are not limited to; Goats, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Birds Horses, and Bunnies.
References
[edit]- ^ Bryce Reeves, Terri (8 August 2014). "ANOTHER SIDE OF TARPON: Soak up the sea life that's at home in an aquarium complex that educates and entertains". Tampa Bay Times. ProQuest 1552007479. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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