Sure to be a star exhibit over the summer for patrons, the exhibit will allow visitors to touch underwater creatures like the moon jelly, a prehistoric species named after its translucent moon-like circular bells.
This experience will make the Florida Aquarium feature the fourth of its kind in the United States.
The 2,000-gallon habitat will be located in the first-floor lobby of the Aquarium, and will invite guests to touch and learn about the glowing jellies through a guided interactive experience.
A state-of-the-art digital map will be projected above Moon Bay displaying the typical journey of moon jellies through throughout bodies of water around the world.
President and CEO of The Florida Aquarium Roger Germann said in a statement, “Connecting our guests to the underwater world and inspiring them to care about every animal in the ocean, including jellies, is core to our mission.”
For more information about the upcoming exhibit, visit flaquarium.org.
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This article appears in Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2019.