Caribbean Jake April 9, 2006 Share April 9, 2006 Thank you to all that in one way or other had to do with the activity yesterday at The Smithsonian National Zoo, Invertebrate Exhibit. Jakie (seen in picture) enjoyed the feeding of Octopus and Spine Lobster, although he didn't get to see the Mantis Shrimp feeding. He also enjoyed playing with shells and livestock in the water tank for kids - seen on picture. Very well organized, great presentations by Tammie and Mike, great information about the livestocks and during the feeding events. We all enjoyed as a family. Great, let's keep it up. When is the next one? ? ? ? Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 April 9, 2006 Share April 9, 2006 I fully agree. Thanks Mike, Tammie and Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tomsimtim April 9, 2006 Share April 9, 2006 I too wanted to say my thanks to the National Zoo for letting WAMAS in to get a private tour of the invertabrate facility. What a wonderful time I had, my wife (non-aquarist) had a good time too. I also saw an opportunity for WAMAS there at the Smithsonian Museum National Zoo. The very first display tank is titled Corals. The display of Sinularia and Elegance coral is very impressive and any of us as aquarists, would love to have such fine examples of those corals in our own tank. The Smithsonian Museum is an internationally known institution and is known for preservation of culture, science, and art. As impressive as the Corals tank is, and as it beautifly features two specimens of coral from the Indo-Pacific region of the ocean, the bio-diversity of a coral reef may not be as well represented as it could be. WAMAS is blessed with a supply of people with a love of the coral reef and an understanding of the captive reef environment. The Smithsonian Museum is a source of national pride for all of us. As such the lovely display currently working could be a representation of the bio-diversity by not only featuring the species Sinularia and Elelegance, but also Acropora, Montipora, Gorgonia and the rest of the marine environment. I believe WAMAS could provide the coral specimens, time, energy and volunteers to care for and make the Corals tank at the Smithsonian Museum National Zoo a wonderful display of bio-diversity and an example of a captive reef environment without taking a single specimen from the wild. Come on WAMAS! Let's see what your made of! Tim Shepard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA April 9, 2006 Share April 9, 2006 THANK YOU BOB, GARY and Especially TAMMY for setting this up! Truely was something special to see all the behind the scenes event and see the feeding! My 12yr old daughter Jessica brought her 2 friends and she will be the talk of the school after this! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 10, 2006 Author Share April 10, 2006 anyone remembers the web site link Tammy mentioned regarding the octopus feeding? the one that has the camera inside the octopus tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Jake, I don't remember it exactly, but if you go to the zoo's website or the FONZ website (friends of the national zoo) you should be able to find it through there. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 10, 2006 Author Share April 10, 2006 Scott, found it, thanks here it is if anyone is interested. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Invertebrates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 I also saw an opportunity for WAMAS there at the Smithsonian Museum National Zoo. The very first display tank is titled Corals. The display of Sinularia and Elegance coral is very impressive and any of us as aquarists, would love to have such fine examples of those corals in our own tank. The Smithsonian Museum is an internationally known institution and is known for preservation of culture, science, and art. As impressive as the Corals tank is, and as it beautifly features two specimens of coral from the Indo-Pacific region of the ocean, the bio-diversity of a coral reef may not be as well represented as it could be. WAMAS is blessed with a supply of people with a love of the coral reef and an understanding of the captive reef environment. The Smithsonian Museum is a source of national pride for all of us. As such the lovely display currently working could be a representation of the bio-diversity by not only featuring the species Sinularia and Elelegance, but also Acropora, Montipora, Gorgonia and the rest of the marine environment. Tim Shepard We (WAMAS) were going to do this a few years ago, the first time we had a social there. However, once we got into the paperwork, the zoo can only accept frags/corals from other AZA societies (American Zoological Association). Since none of our members are aza, we can't donate. Also, Bruce Carlson visited the tank and told the zoo that if they changed the tank, there would be a good chance the elegance would die since it appears to be happy now in its current nutrient rich tank. Adding a new tank to zoo, I think would appear to be a funding issue to some extent - most donations to zoo go to the panda and little trickles down to invert house :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ominojacu April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Sorry, I missed it, the wife and kid were both sick, oh well, next time. Maybe we can start a collection for a new tank at the zoo, they can name it the WAMAS tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikesroth April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Thanks for having us. Family had a great time at the event. Although I have to say... The Zoo Might need to expand this exhibit, as we sure did fill up that Building!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Thanks Tammy, Mike, and Gary. You guys worked tirelessly to put on a good show. I had a great time. -the bartender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRehman April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Thanks you very much who ever was involved in arranging this event. As a new WAMAS member this outing was a real treat for my 3 year old son (who is still talking about the octopus), my wife and I. So thanks WAMAS! About the zoo coral dispaly...wow! Less is more or is it more/bigger of less? Beautiful. Coming home, we're still happy with slowly building up our new 72g bowfront.... All the best, Nadir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Hi, I'd like to thank WAMAS to organize this wonderful event. My kids and friends had a very good time visiting the exhibits. My kids love the giant Octopus and very happy to see the feeding demo. Special thanks to Tammy, Mike, and Gary who work hard to make it happen . I'd just want to express my appreciation here in this message board. --Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 10, 2006 Author Share April 10, 2006 anyone else wants to share some pictures of the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Thanks Doug for being the bartender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Another thank you to Tamie, Mike and Gary! Great job. And, of course, the bartender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tomsimtim April 10, 2006 Share April 10, 2006 Is there a way to become AZA certified, or do you have to be some sort of working research facility? Tim We (WAMAS) were going to do this a few years ago, the first time we had a social there. However, once we got into the paperwork, the zoo can only accept frags/corals from other AZA societies (American Zoological Association). Since none of our members are aza, we can't donate. Also, Bruce Carlson visited the tank and told the zoo that if they changed the tank, there would be a good chance the elegance would die since it appears to be happy now in its current nutrient rich tank. Adding a new tank to zoo, I think would appear to be a funding issue to some extent - most donations to zoo go to the panda and little trickles down to invert house :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 10, 2006 Author Share April 10, 2006 :o ok ok, we get it..... everyone all together and one voice Thank You Bartender by the way, who was the bartender? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpower April 11, 2006 Share April 11, 2006 Thanks to everyone!! We had a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 11, 2006 Author Share April 11, 2006 any more pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller April 11, 2006 Share April 11, 2006 Thank you to everyone who set this up and those that came. I especially liked the free shoe wash. Thanks for being the bartender at the social and then back at my house. But I gotta be honest, I didn't think you guys were ever gonna to leave! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco April 11, 2006 Share April 11, 2006 I'm sorry, was Murder She Wrote or Matlock coming on Chip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 April 11, 2006 Share April 11, 2006 Doug, Craig, and Gary are night owls and beer funnels! Don't you guys have wives to go home to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake April 11, 2006 Author Share April 11, 2006 :P LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano April 11, 2006 Share April 11, 2006 yes, thanks to all. My 6 and 3 year old were thrilled, only slightly less that I. Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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