16323 SE McLoughlin, Oak Grove, Oregon, United States
Land area
2 acres (0.81 ha)
Floor space
12,500 sq ft (1,160 m2)[1]
No. of species
2,500
Website
portlandaquarium.net
The Portland Aquarium was a 12,500-square-foot (1,160 m2) for-profit aquarium in Oak Grove, Oregon, United States that opened to the public on December 15, 2012.[2]
On February 16, 2016 the aquarium closed and the animals will were distributed to other aquariums in its chain of private, for-profit aquariums.[3][4] Many of the animals were sold to third parties.[5] One of the founders, Vince Covino, went on to launch a chain of other aquariums and interactive wildlife attractions called SeaQuest.[6]
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^Culverwell, Wendy (November 29, 2012). "Portland Aquarium opens Dec. 15". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
^"Press Release". Portland Aquarium. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original on December 18, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2015. Portland Aquarium will close their operation on February 16, 2016 and search for a new location. Animals to be carefully rehomed in aquariums across the country. The building housing Portland Aquarium has been sold and is being demolished in early 2016. ... A date or area for a new location has not yet been determined, though owners are considering local malls as a viable target. All animals will be relocated to other aquariums across the country. ... Our next Portland location will at least twice this size, and in a more fitting destination area. We're excited about the future in Portland, though we will be more patient in finding the right location next time." A new location is being sought out due to size constraints of the current 12,000 square foot facility.
^"Controversial Portland Aquarium's owner defends venture (photos)". OregonLive.com. December 19, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
^"Portland Aquarium is Closing heard they are selling off livestock - Reef Central Online Community". www.ReefCentral.com. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
^"Arrest is latest problem for family tied to new Utah aquarium". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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