February 17, 2009
Construction has begun
The National Aviary was closed for a day because the main hallway was inaccessible. Construction is underway! |
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March 5
11 weeks to Opening Day
The concrete mat for the penguin’s pool was poured today. |
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March 23
9 weeks to Opening
The perimeter walls are up and the interior walls are being framed. Concrete was poured for the penguin pool and Kids’ ViewTube walls. |
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March 30
8 weeks and counting…
A look at the entrance to one of the ViewTubes. The rockwork model arrived today. |
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April 6
7 weeks to go!
Construction workers are putting in all the rebar forms that will shape the rockwork. |
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April 13
6 weeks to Opening
The new East Hallway with access to the twin ViewTubes. Concrete for the hallway floor was poured today. |
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April 20
5 weeks and counting…
The rockwork is taking shape. Concrete was poured to make the “rocks” this week. |
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April 27
4 weeks to go!
The acrylic viewing wall is put into place. The entrance sign for the new exhibit has been ordered. |
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May 4
Less than 3 weeks to Opening Day
The main hall viewing cave takes shape. |
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May 11
Less than 2 weeks to Opening
The rockwork is nearing completion and all of the new penguins have arrived. |
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May 18
Only a few days to go!
The penguins (and their wetsuited friend) check out their new home. |
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May 23
Penguin Point is Open!
Grand Opening Weekend drew a crowd. The acrylic viewing windows and Kids ViewTube were big hits with penguins and visitors alike.
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