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Vancouver Aquarium to temporarily close to public while redefining business model

Vancouver Aquarium to temporarily close to public while redefining business model

Aug 31, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Vancouver Aquarium to temporarily close to public while redefining business model

After September 7, and until further notice, all public programming at the Vancouver Aquarium will be paused.
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St Louis Gateway Arch delays opening of Tram Ride to the Top

St Louis Gateway Arch delays opening of Tram Ride to the Top

Jul 07, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on St Louis Gateway Arch delays opening of Tram Ride to the Top

Phase II includes the reopening of the Tram Ride to the Top and Documentary Movie as well as outdoor National Park Service programming. These experiences will remain unavailable until further notice.
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Hydro Adventures remains closed for remainder of season, considering options for future

Hydro Adventures remains closed for remainder of season, considering options for future

Jul 01, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Hydro Adventures remains closed for remainder of season, considering options for future

Options under consideration include the sale, redevelopment and re-purposing of the park.
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San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

Apr 19, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on San Diego Zoo Global starts critical needs campaign for care of Zoo and Safari Park animals and plants

Donations made to San Diego Zoo Global during the critical needs campaign will go to offset ongoing operational costs
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Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Apr 09, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, North America, People, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Zoos and aquariums like San Diego Zoo Global and Monterey Bay Aquarium continue their missions whether or not they’re able to open to the public.
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Attraction closures and re-openings

Attraction closures and re-openings

Apr 08, 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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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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Walt Disney World donating excess food to local food bank during resort closure

Walt Disney World donating excess food to local food bank during resort closure

Mar 17, 2020 Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Walt Disney World donating excess food to local food bank during resort closure

Launched in 1991, Disney Harvest collects excess and unserved food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida.
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China’s attraction industry feels impact of viral outbreak

China’s attraction industry feels impact of viral outbreak

Jan 27, 2020 Asia, Features, Headlines, News, World markets Comments Off on China’s attraction industry feels impact of viral outbreak

According to the 2018 AECOM/TEA Theme Index, five of the closed theme parks are among the top twenty-five attended in the world
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Maritime Experiential Museum and Crane Dance to end operation March 1 in preparation of Resorts World Sentosa expansion

Maritime Experiential Museum and Crane Dance to end operation March 1 in preparation of Resorts World Sentosa expansion

Jan 20, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Headlines, News, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Maritime Experiential Museum and Crane Dance to end operation March 1 in preparation of Resorts World Sentosa expansion

The Crane Dance and the Maritime Experiential Museum will be closed starting Monday, March 2, 2020 for the redevelopment of the waterfront promenade and the expansion of the S.E.A. Aquarium...
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