The Belle Isle Conservancy has invested $1.2 million in improvements to the aquarium during the closure that upgraded exhibits, new creatures, stabilized life support systems and more.
During the 16-month closure, special attention was made to keep the animal life healthy, happy and engaged. An aquarist -- who is also an animal behaviorist -- worked to keep the animals busy so they would languish or get depressed.
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