Have you heard the big news? West Virginia is slated to open one of the biggest, best aquariums in the country! That's right, the Huntington Zoo & Aquarium will open in phases over the course of the next two to seven years. Be on the lookout for your first opportunity to visit, coming soon.
Hold the phone! Our beloved but landlocked Mountain State is about to get a taste of the ocean?!
That's right, coming soon to Huntington, West Virginia: a 1.5 million gallon global marine aquarium.
What do we know about the Huntington Zoo & Aquarium so far? It's going to be big. It's going to be state-of-the-art. And Phase 1 of development has already begun.
Over the course of the next two to seven years, the Huntington Zoo & Aquarium will complete portions of this massive zoological and conservation campus and begin opening them to the public.
By 2024, the plan is to open the reptile house, exotic animal vet clinic, and science museum, plus a handful of the planned nature trails and playgrounds. In subsequent years, watch for a splash park, amphitheater, a restaurant, a botanical garden, multiple biomes, more trails, and of course, the crown jewel, the global marine aquarium.
What can you do to help ensure that this amazing attraction does indeed come to Huntington, West Virginia absolutely as soon (and as smoothly) as possible? Spread the word, and then jump into the Phase 1 development, happening now, which includes fundraising! You can invest in this venture for as little as $5.
What an exciting prospect for the Huntington area and for the entire state of West Virginia. We'll keep you posted!
Learn more and get all the latest exciting updates by following the Huntington Zoo & Aquarium on Facebook, or visit this brand new venture's website. Can you believe that there's an actual aquarium in the works for West Virginia? We can't wait. In the meantime, you can find us getting our ocean fix at Tropics Restaurant & Bar in Morgantown.
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