Believe it or not, there are animals swimming around in this video!🔦 Introducing the flashlight fish, who are easily identified by the glowing, crescent moon-shaped spots under their eyes. These flashing spots are actually small organs with bioluminescent bacteria. Flashlight fish use this organ to locate and feed on their prey. These fish can even "turn off" this glowing effect by “blinking” and putting up dark membranes to cover the light. 🌙🌟 You can find these glowing fish in our Ocean Explorer habitat near the giant Pacific octopus!
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Draper, UT 3,302 followers
Explore, Discover, and Learn about Earth's diverse ecosystems.
About us
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides the community with countless educational opportunities to understand and respect our precious Earth and its living ecosystems, from the Utah deserts and mountains, to rain forest habitats, to the planet’s vast oceans. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has become one of Utah´s most unique and popular attractions, and is definitely a must-see if you are planning a trip to Utah. Exhibits feature sharks, rays, seahorses and jellyfish as well as octopus, eels, piranha, a rescued Green sea turtle and Gentoo penguins! It is a unique opportunity for the many landlocked Utahans, particularly children, who have not previously had the chance to interact with such creatures.
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https://livingplanetaquarium.org/
External link for Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Draper, UT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Onsite Education Programs, Birthday Parties, Facility Rentals, Outreach Education Programs, Live Exhibits, Interactive Exhibits, Cafe, and Gift Shop
Locations
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12033 South Lone Peak Parkway
Draper, UT 84020, US
Employees at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Updates
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We want to thank all of our guests for their part in helping us reach our 1,000th adoption since the start of our program in 2016!🥳🙌 Your contribution to our adoption program ensures our animals get the best care possible. Interested in symbolically adopting one of our animals? Visit the link in our bio, and keep your eye out for exciting changes coming soon!
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When you’re just swimming around, but someone tries to steal your favorite rock🏃💨 Asian small-clawed otters are a very social species and enjoy the company of other otters. The wrestling-like behaviors shown in the video are something they do to strengthen bonds with other otters, and even help with their hunting skills! You can watch this playful pair twisting and turning in our Ford Expedition Asia habitat! 🦦
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Out with the old, in with the new! #2025 Happy New Year! We've got some exciting things coming up in the new year for you to look forward to: 🔬The opening of our new Science Learning Center ✨Brand new events! 🐾New animals 📚Additonal opportunities for school outreach 🤍And, of course, more cute animal content Thank you for sticking with us through 2024, and now into 2025!
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