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Twenty-two free online courses available for teachers and students from San Diego Zoo Global

Twenty-two free online courses available for teachers and students from San Diego Zoo Global

Apr 03, 2020 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Twenty-two free online courses available for teachers and students from San Diego Zoo Global

These fun, fast-paced, interactive courses are designed to be completed by students in as little as one to two hours
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SeaWorld Orlando providing free classroom resources online

SeaWorld Orlando providing free classroom resources online

Apr 01, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on SeaWorld Orlando providing free classroom resources online

SeaWorld’s distance learning resources can help everyone continue to explore, discover and stay connected in a fun and inspiring environment.
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LEGOLAND New York Resort reschedules grand opening to 2021

LEGOLAND New York Resort reschedules grand opening to 2021

Apr 01, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on LEGOLAND New York Resort reschedules grand opening to 2021

Resort officials still plan to hire more than 1,000 Model Citizens (employees) to staff the theme park and hotel
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Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

Mar 30, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Latin America & Mexico, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Thoughts on Experience Design in the age of COVID

What is an immersive environment going to look like now?
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Museums have protective gear to donate

Museums have protective gear to donate

Mar 26, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Museums have protective gear to donate

Museums' stores of protective equipment, used for handling, restoring or moving artifacts, can help in the public health crisis.
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In Memoriam: Albert Uderzo, co-creator of Astérix, and Sol Kerzner, founder of Atlantis Resorts

In Memoriam: Albert Uderzo, co-creator of Astérix, and Sol Kerzner, founder of Atlantis Resorts

Mar 26, 2020 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on In Memoriam: Albert Uderzo, co-creator of Astérix, and Sol Kerzner, founder of Atlantis Resorts

Uderzo helped create one of the world's great theme parks while Kerzner brought some of its most iconic resorts
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Science Museum of Minnesota lays off more than 400 during extended closure, shifts to online-only programming

Science Museum of Minnesota lays off more than 400 during extended closure, shifts to online-only programming

Mar 26, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Science Museum of Minnesota lays off more than 400 during extended closure, shifts to online-only programming

The move is intended to curb expenses and maintain the long-term viability of the institution
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Pandemic inspires fabricator Daniels Wood Land to quickly shift gears to PPE production

Pandemic inspires fabricator Daniels Wood Land to quickly shift gears to PPE production

Mar 24, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Features, Headlines, News, North America Comments Off on Pandemic inspires fabricator Daniels Wood Land to quickly shift gears to PPE production

After the State of California instituted a stay at home order DWL realized they might be uniquely positioned to help meet a need in their local community, and the nation at large.
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San Diego Zoo Global provides extensive online resources while Zoo and Safari Park remain closed

San Diego Zoo Global provides extensive online resources while Zoo and Safari Park remain closed

Mar 23, 2020 Attractions, COVID-19, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on San Diego Zoo Global provides extensive online resources while Zoo and Safari Park remain closed

Teachers, kids and parents will find a wealth of fun, free and educational tools and content online, provided by San Diego Zoo Global.
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Attraction closures and re-openings

Attraction closures and re-openings

Mar 19, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World Expos, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Attraction closures and re-openings

The first two territories to shut down attractions are now reopening their theme parks and museums, less than two months after closure.
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