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Floating Islands Partnership |
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We are partnering with Floating Islands International to promote the restoration of wetlands and protection of natural water resources. With amphibian populations decreasing at alarming rates around the world, the work of Floating Islands is imperative to the survival of a number of species (humans included).
Mihail and Bruce the CEO of Floating Islands
International launching and planting one of our islands that is used to filter the pond water. The islands are amazingly effective. Come visit our ponds and see the results!
About Floating Islands International
Check out their website at http://www.floatingislandinternational.com
Otter Exhibit
The zoo also added a floating island in the center of the otter exhibit. The hope is that the island, sponsored by Floating Islands International, will eliminate the need to use chemical treatments and bleach to clean the exhibit. It will also provide much needed natural landscape such as grass and sand for the otters to walk and roll on.
Use of the island is an experiment, and several zoos have expressed an interest and may add islands to their zoo exhibits if the experiment works.
“The otters love the island and the water quality is the best it has been without the need for chemicals,” said Krystal Whetham, Senior Keeper.
Other Exhibits with Islands
- Common Snapping Turtle
- Homestead House Pond
- Waterfowl Ponds
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