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Seal Named “Northlands”, Set To Leave IslandMonday, March 20, 2023
The seal who was found on Clearwater Beach last month has officially been named Northlands — with Ruby Dill naming the seal after her granddaughter’s school — and Northlands will soon be traveling to the USA with the aim he continue his rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.
Plans Being Made To Send Seal To The USA
Saturday, March 18, 2023
The seal that was found in Bermuda last month — which is only a few weeks old — is “eating six pounds of fish a day, gaining weight, and generally doing well,” and plans are being made to send him to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, with the same facility that accepted the seal that was found here in 2019, set to assist again.
BZS Trunk Island Cottage Receives Upgrade!
Friday, March 17, 2023
Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has recently completed renovations to the cottage on Trunk Island – the BZS Living Classroom, the jewel in the crown of BZS education. The renovations have expanded the footprint of the current island classroom to encompass an expansion of the sheltered porches for outdoor learning while also providing storage areas for teaching tools.
Over 500 People Attend Lionfish Chowder Event
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chiko&T’s Restaurant won both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Awards at the BZS Lionfish Chowder competition, while The Cloud at the Waterfront, Wahoo’s Bistro, the Loren and the Spot Restaurant claimed second and third place honours.
HSBC Announced as Lead Sponsor of BZS Micro Forest Project
Monday, February 20, 2023
With the impacts of climate change being felt more and more each year, the need for reforestation projects has arguably never been more important and urgent. The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) today announced that HSBC has thrown its weight behind increasing Bermuda’s biodiversity, as Lead Sponsor of the BZS Micro Forest Project – Bermuda's Official Micro Forest Initiative.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Published Oct 7, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Oct 7, 2016 at 1:39 am)
Hany Eskanda helps Amira and Etienne Strong with the grill while
grandmother Mary Winchell looks on (Photograph supplied)
Andy Detzer knew he was facing an uphill battle when he took over Azu Beastro.
The restaurant is located far off the beaten path, at the back of the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo.
Adding to his woes, lunchtime diners must pay the Aquarium admission fee in order to get in.
But those are minor challenges when compared with what’s on offer, the manager of Fourways Inn believes.
At the tip of the list: a beautiful view of Harrington Sound.
“There have been a succession of people running it since it was opened by Flying Chef in 2013,” Mr Detzer said. “No one has been able to make a go of it.
“We are a larger restaurant group and have a better infrastructure. Hopefully, we will be able to take things to the next level. When we first took over, we took the time to listen to customers.”
The overwhelming response was that the menu didn’t have enough variety at lunch. Fourways Inn expanded it to include hot dogs and veggie burgers.
To spice up evenings, they’re offering a grill night every other Friday. Diners pick out their own meats, marinades and seasonings from a buffet and grill it themselves.
Grilling buffet (Photograph supplied)
“If you’re not sure how long to cook that chicken or fish, there’s a chef standing by to ask,” said Mr Detzer.
“You have nothing to worry about. You don’t have to shop, cook or clean. You just throw the stuff on the grill. When you’re done, you just walk away.”
Grilling happens right on the lawn.
Meat searing on the grill (Photograph supplied)
The cost is determined by the weight of the meat chosen.
The first event took place last week. Bermuda Zoological Society president Richard Winchell and his wife Mary were among the crowd.
“We were looking after our two grandchildren,” said Mrs Winchell. “We thought it would be fun.”
Amira, 9, and Etienne Strong, 7, got a kick out of grilling, she said.
“They aren’t usually allowed near a grill. With this, we let them help out a bit.”
Mr Detzer got the idea from his brother-in-law in Germany.
Azu Beastro chef Aljelita Gibrian, Fourways Inn manager Andy Detzer,
and AZU Beastro manager Marion Ritchie (Photograph by Blaire Simmons)
“He works in the restaurant industry,” he said. “Master grilling is really popular in Germany right now. He was telling me about it. I thought wow, that sounds like something we could try here. We’re hoping to bring more people, not just to the restaurant, but also to the Aquarium.”
New beginning: Azu Beastro chef Aljelita Gibrian, Fourways Inn manager Andy Detzer
and Azu Beastro manager Marion Ritchie are spicing up their menu with more variety and a grill night
•The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and on Friday evenings between 5.30pm and 9pm. The next grill night takes place October 14.
