Austin Aquarium

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Austin Aquarium
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Date openedDecember 12, 2013 [1]
Location Austin, Texas
Coordinates 30°27′00″N97°47′32″W / 30.45004°N 97.79231°W / 30.45004; -97.79231 Coordinates: 30°27′00″N97°47′32″W / 30.45004°N 97.79231°W / 30.45004; -97.79231
Floor space22,000 square feet (2,000 m2)
No. of animals8000
Website www.austinaquarium.com
Austin Aquarium Austin Aquarium

The Austin Aquarium is a for profit aquarium located in Austin, Texas, United States, that opened to the public December 12, 2013 and includes birds, fish and other amphibians. [2] The aquarium is owned and operated by Crysty Covino the wife of former owner Ammon Covino. [3]

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History

The Austin Aquarium was founded by brothers Ammon and Vince Covino. [4] There was controversy leading up to its opening based on their history in other cities, and the Covinos were issued a citation from the city in July 2013 for keeping animals at the site without a permit, and animal-rights group PETA called for the aquarium to receive a full inspection. [5] [6]

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References

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