 The
Aquarium is the last stop in the Life area of the
Museum. It is here that you come face to face with
the native fish you would find in this area. 35,000
gallons of re-circulated fresh water provide a home
for these different species of native fish. The Aquarium
itself is located outside of the building with a cascade
of falls that helps give the fish oxygen to breathe.
Inside the building are three large windows that reveal
the underwater world the fish inhabit. Here you may
spot a bass, crappie, drum, catfish or even one of
the turtles that find their way into the water looking
for food. This is the way to go underwater and never
even get wet! The fish are provided to the Museum
by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission who work
to balance the fish populations in our local lakes
through conservation and education.
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The
Mid-America Science Museum sits
on 21 wooded acres and is made
up of two large buildings separated by bridge ways
above and at ground level that crosses a stream
of water that courses between the buildings. At
the south sides of each building are the entrances
to the Nature Trail. This is a winding 1/8 mile
paved trail that takes you from one building to
the collection pool for the stream where a beautiful
stone fountain is the centerpiece of its own island,
then, it returns you to the other building. Along
the way one may see a wide variety of native Arkansas’
trees, shrubs and flowers growing in their natural
setting. Benches are provided along the way to relax
or just reflect on the day’s activities. What
better way to enjoy Mother Nature but in her own
back yard. The trail is handicapped accessible
so that all of our visitors may enjoy it.
