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BUSINESS<br />

CONNECTIONS<br />

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum opening<br />

Springfield<br />

After nine years in the making, Johnny Morris’ Wonders<br />

of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield<br />

has finally opened its doors to the public. The largest<br />

immersive wildlife experience in the world celebrated its<br />

grand opening on September 21 with a gala and ribboncutting<br />

ceremony graced by several famous guests<br />

including former Presidents Jimmy Carter and George W.<br />

Bush. The museum, adjacent to the Bass Pro Shops National<br />

Headquarters, features a 1.5 million-gallon aquarium<br />

adventure, an impressive collection of record-setting game<br />

animals, and 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds.<br />

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