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Aquarium Hall Closing For Roof Upgrade Work
Monday, September 08, 2014

The Aquarium Hall will close on October 5, 2014 in order to allow for roof replacement work to take place, though the North Rock Exhibit, as well as the Zoo, Museum, Azu Beastro, and the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] Gift Shop will remain open.


Scholarships for environmental studies trio
Friday, September 05, 2014

Three young Bermudians have been awarded $5,000 each to help them continue their studies.


Steinhoff/BZS Scholarship Winners Announced
Thursday, September 04, 2014

The Bermuda Zoological Society announced the winners of the 2014 Steinhoff/BZS Scholarship as students Miguel Meijas, Kate Cooper, and Kascia White. Each student has been award $5,000 towards their continued studies in the environmental sciences.


Aquarium ceiling collapses — no injuries
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

A ceiling at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo fell in yesterday due to recent heavy rain.


Part Of Internal Ceiling Collapses At Aquarium
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Department of Conservation Services confirmed that today [Aug 19] a small area of the internal ceiling collapsed in the Aquarium Hall at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ].



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Patraic's birthday sacrifice
Bermuda Sun
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

11/21/2012 9:01:00 AM
Simon Jones

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21: A generous youngster chose to donate funds to the aquarium instead of receiving birthday gifts this year.

Patraic O’Donnell asked his family and friends to give money to the Bermuda Zoological Society rather than bring presents to his party.

As a result the nine-year-old was able to collect $200 and pass it on to BZS Principal Curator, Dr Ian Walker.

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Curator Ian Walker was delighted when
youngster Patraic O'Donnell asked loved
ones to give money to the zoo in lieu of
birthday gifts. 
*Photo by Kageaki Smith

In return for his generosity Patraic was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium and a wildlife book.

He also got up close and personal with Darth Vader the grouper.

His mum, Debbie O’Donnell, told the Bermuda Sun: “We try to encourage our boys to do something for charities or other groups in Bermuda when it comes around to their birthdays.

“And one of Patraic’s favourite places on the island is the aquarium so he chose to give the money to them.

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BZS Principal Curator with birthday
boy Patraic O'Donnell.

*Photo by Simon Jones

“We did not expect for him to get the behind-the-scenes tour or anything like that, but he had a fantastic time with Dr Walker and it was very kind of the aquarium to do that for him.”

Dr Walker said Patraic’s gesture was greatly appreciated.

He added: “It always blows me away when a child this young does something for us.

“At that age children get really excited about their birthdays and so to be willing to give up their presents for someone else is an incredibly generous gesture.

“It’s a great life lesson for children.”