Monday, January 14, 2013

Turtle Time at Adventure Aquarium!


Like so many humans, I have an inexplicable weakness for turtles.   Especially sea turtles (my favorite Finding Nemo character?  Dudes, it's Crush, of course!).   

Delighted to hear that a new exhibit is coming to Camden’s  Adventure Aquarium ~  Turtles:Journey of Survival, January 14-March 24.   The  limited-time (just over two months, then it's gone)  exhibit explores the astonishing survival of turtles & tortoises over millions & millions of years – outliving dinosaurs & cataclysmic natural disasters!

Attendees can view a range of land & aquatic turtles, from no bigger than a postage stamp to one weighing in at 450 pounds,  more than 20 in all.  Live shows & special appearances help guests learn how to help conserve vulnerable species of turtles.  
Guests will also learn about the more peculiar habits of certain species of turtles.  Who knew that one species uses a high-pitched screech to scare off predators & why the Painted Wood turtle dances for its food!
The Adventure Aquarium has paired up with Stone Harbor, NJ’s  Wetlands Institute  to help raise money & awareness for the Northern Diamondback Terrapins, a local turtle species that is at risk. And while you're at the aquarium be sure to check out two of the aquarium’s newest residents - two recently rescued Loggerhead Sea turtle.

The exhibit is only there until mid-March, so don't be a slow poke - get to the Adventure Aquarium quick like a bunny.  And tell 'em Crush sent you!

Turtles: Journey of Survival at Adventure Aquarium
When: January 14-March 24
Where: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden
Cost: Adults $24.95, Children $17.95
More info: www.adventureaquarium.com

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