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energeticReason #16 to come to Penguin Winter Carnival, February 4-6, 2005 in Tampa, Florida:
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM
http://www.flaquarium.org
On your visit to Tampa, be sure to experience The Florida Aquarium and see why it's among the top aquariums in the world.
With over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and beyond, The Florida Aquarium features 152,000 square-feet of air-conditioned fun. See something new all the time: new animals, new exhibits, new reasons to visit! Discover an expanded shark collection, dive in the shark tank, see ocean predators and spineless wonders from around the world, rare leafy sea dragons from Australia, an invasive species exhibit with games for kids of all ages, plus playful river otters, American alligators, free-flying birds, a giant Pacific octopus, more! Enjoy dive shows daily including one with a diver in our shark tank, close-up animal encounters, two touch tanks, and more - all free with Aquarium admission. Explore the Bay on the DolphinQuest Eco-Tours aboard a 64-foot catamaran!
Aquarium personnel are actively involved in research projects in these priority areas:
* island restoration of a small island in Hillsborough Bay
* coral conservation and propagation
* seahorse conservation and propagation
* spinal deformities in captive sand tiger shark populations
* sea turtle rehabilitation
* North American river otter reproduction
The Florida Aquarium is located less than 1.4 miles from the host hotel for Penguin Winter Carnival, an easy ride on the Tampa streetcars. Visitors to the Aquarium can take advantage of all there is to do in the Channel district. Channelside has every kind of entertainment from an IMAX Theatre, dance clubs, piano bar, and unique shops and restaurants. Take a stroll on the waterfront and watch the Port of Tampa at work, see a concert, watch a fast paced hockey game, or relax over a quiet dinner.
The Penguin Winter Carnival Organizing Committee is investigating the possibility of having one of our group meals at the Florida Aquarium. Stay tuned for details!
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This is one of a series of newsletters about the PENGUIN WINTER CARNIVAL, FEBRUARY 4-6, 2005 in Tampa, Florida.
Penguin Winter Carnival is a fun social meeting of runners, walkers, friends, and family attending the Run Tampa 2005 events, and will include special Friday morning workshops and get-togethers throughout the weekend. We welcome participants of all speeds! Race options include your selection of 5K, 15K, half marathon, and marathon distances over two days, plus special challenge awards for those intrepid (i.e., crazy) folks who would like to tackle a 5K, a 15K, *and* a half-marathon or marathon within two days.
For complete details and periodic updates, bookmark these websites:
Penguin Winter Carnival website:
https://www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/
Penguin Winter Carnival news:
Join the Penguin Winter Carnival email discussion group:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PenguinWinterCarnival/?yguid=103428986
Calling all snowbirds! Fly south in 2005 to join the flock for fun, friends, and frolic! All are welcome!
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