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Summary of Transcript:
Dr. Carol Bradford, the senior veterinarian at Biopark, shares news of the hippo parent’s pregnancy in this video. Despite being on birth control, Karen, the hippo, is pregnant. The ultrasound confirmed Karen’s pregnancy, which is unique since not many zoos practice it. The keepers at Biopark have trained Karen to come into a shooting area where their veterinary technician could perform the ultrasound safely. The ultrasound revealed some structures, including the heart and ribs, which confirmed Karen’s pregnancy. Hippo gestation lasts about seven and a half months, and she is getting closer to delivery.
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Summary of Description:
Dr. Carol Bradford has revealed that the ABQ BioPark has a big surprise in store, the confirmation of which has been made public.
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Introduction
The ABQ BioPark has always been a learning, discovery, and fun hub for Albuquerque, New Mexico visitors. However, the park and its officials have been holding a big surprise for almost a year. In a recent interview with Dr. Carol Bradford, the Associate Director of the ABQ BioPark, we learned how they confirmed a BIG upcoming surprise for the park.
The Confirmation
Dr. Carol Bradford shared that last year they conducted a comprehensive study and consultation with experts in the zoo and aquarium industry. The objective was to determine whether the ABQ BioPark was ready to welcome a new and exciting exhibit. The result of the study was affirmative.
The Big Upcoming Surprise
So what is the big surprise that the ABQ BioPark has been holding on for so long? Dr. Bradford shared that the park has been preparing to welcome a new species to their family – Sharks! The ABQ BioPark is about to open its Shark Reef exhibit, providing visitors with an amazing and immersive experience.
Sharks at the ABQ BioPark
The Shark Reef exhibit will be an outdoor exhibit that will house six shark species. The sharks will range in size from four to six feet long and will weigh between 60 to 200 pounds. Visitors can see the sharks up close behind a safe and secure enclosure.
The exhibit will also have informational panels to provide visitors with failed displays about each shark species. The meetings will also feature interactive elements allowing visitors to engage and learn about the different types of sharks.
The Shark Reef Experience
Dr. Bradford shared that the Shark Reef exhibit will be an immersive experience for visitors. Visitors can walk through a tunnel that will be located underneath the shark’s swimming pool. The tunnel will be made of acrylic material, providing visitors with a 360-degree panoramic view of the sharks swimming above them.
The exhibit will also have an area where visitors can touch stingrays and other marine animals. Staff will be on hand to guide visitors and ensure they have the best experience possible.
Conclusion
The ABQ BioPark is about to open an exciting new exhibit that will give visitors an amazing and immersive experience. The Shark Reef exhibit will house six species of shark and will have informative panels to educate visitors about each species. Visitors can also walk through a tunnel that provides a 360-degree panoramic view of sharks swimming above them. The ABQ BioPark continues to cement its reputation as a learning, discovery, and fun hub.
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Source Description
Dr. Carol Bradford shares how the ABQ BioPark confirmed a BIG upcoming surprise.
