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Whether we are boating, fishing or swimming, Greater Clevelanders have an affinity for the water of Lake Erie and its contributing tributaries. One way in which their interest is apparent is through their loyalty to the original Cleveland Aquarium and Sea World of Ohio when each was open.
The original Cleveland Aquarium had many successful years of operation due to three major factors: the “esprit de corps” and dedication of the staff (both paid and volunteer) and the Cleveland Aquarium Society; the cutting edge academic knowledge and professionalism of the scientific and technical staff; and finally, the interest and support of the general public. Residents from all over Northeast Ohio loved the Aquarium…the average attendance for the 32 years of operation was a little over 250,000 visitors per year.
Sea World was a very popular commercial attraction, only about a forty-five minute drive from Cleveland. Sea World drew patrons from Cleveland, and all of Northeastern Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Canada. Sea World attractions included leaping whales and dolphins, a penguinarium, walruses and seals.
In a sense, we are guardians of one of our country’s most precious resources. And a cutting-edge aquarium is the perfect tool to make the connection between people and aquatic life and to foster creative solutions for conservation.
However, the region has gone many years without any aquatic attraction, creating a healthy aquarium appetite among residents of Northeast Ohio and contiguous states. This is evident by the hundreds of people who have become fans of the “Bring an Aquarium to Cleveland” Facebook page and the hundreds of emails to the Cleveland Aquarium asking how they can help.
The Cleveland Aquarium, Inc. is not only about an aquarium, but a catalyst for downtown development. This new world-class aquarium intends to create a lively and attractive place where people can dine, shop, and spend quality time, all while learning about important aquatic-related issues. We are committed to the rejuvenation and growth of the Downtown area, and view the Aquarium as a stimulus and a stronghold for a great deal of needed economic activity.
The nonprofit model of the project is intended to be an economic engine for the city of Cleveland, by keeping the economic impact in the Cleveland community -- not to funnel money out of the area. One of our supporters said in an email, “We can continue on our (the City of Cleveland’s) current path and regress, or we can make every effort to improve this city and move some of these projects forward.”
We agree.
Whether we are boating, fishing or swimming, Greater Clevelanders have an affinity for the water of Lake Erie and its contributing tributaries. One way in which their interest is apparent is through their loyalty to the original Cleveland Aquarium and Sea World of Ohio when each was open.
The original Cleveland Aquarium had many successful years of operation due to three major factors: the “esprit de corps” and dedication of the staff (both paid and volunteer) and the Cleveland Aquarium Society; the cutting edge academic knowledge and professionalism of the scientific and technical staff; and finally, the interest and support of the general public. Residents from all over Northeast Ohio loved the Aquarium…the average attendance for the 32 years of operation was a little over 250,000 visitors per year.
Sea World was a very popular commercial attraction, only about a forty-five minute drive from Cleveland. Sea World drew patrons from Cleveland, and all of Northeastern Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Canada. Sea World attractions included leaping whales and dolphins, a penguinarium, walruses and seals.
In a sense, we are guardians of one of our country’s most precious resources. And a cutting-edge aquarium is the perfect tool to make the connection between people and aquatic life and to foster creative solutions for conservation.
However, the region has gone many years without any aquatic attraction, creating a healthy aquarium appetite among residents of Northeast Ohio and contiguous states. This is evident by the hundreds of people who have become fans of the “Bring an Aquarium to Cleveland” Facebook page and the hundreds of emails to the Cleveland Aquarium asking how they can help.
The Cleveland Aquarium, Inc. is not only about an aquarium, but a catalyst for downtown development. This new world-class aquarium intends to create a lively and attractive place where people can dine, shop, and spend quality time, all while learning about important aquatic-related issues. We are committed to the rejuvenation and growth of the Downtown area, and view the Aquarium as a stimulus and a stronghold for a great deal of needed economic activity.
The nonprofit model of the project is intended to be an economic engine for the city of Cleveland, by keeping the economic impact in the Cleveland community -- not to funnel money out of the area. One of our supporters said in an email, “We can continue on our (the City of Cleveland’s) current path and regress, or we can make every effort to improve this city and move some of these projects forward.”
We agree.
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