Hurricane Katrina--reports from some captive animal facilities

The following was posted in the comment section and I have copied it so I could put it on as a post that would be easily seen. Thanks to the party who sent it. There is some good news for some animals and other critters. SeEtta:

"This is from the American Association of Museums, (http://www.aam-us.org/aamlatest/news/ HurricaneFirstReports.cfm)
regarding various captive animal facilities

Alexandria Zoo (as of 8-31). AZA reports that the Zoo is fine. They had no animal loss.From The American Association of Museums:

Audubon Nature Institute (as of 8-31). AZA reports that the staff of the Audubon Nature Institute is safe. The physical plants at both the Zoo and the Aquarium suffered little damage. The staff will continue to assess the impact on the animal collections at all Audubon facilities. The Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species (ACRES) lost one whooping crane but the remaining animals at the facility are fine. The area has not been flooded but there are some leaks at the Research Center. Four animal keepers were flown in by helicopter. At present, they do not need food or water.

Aquarium of Americas (as of 8-31). The Palladium-Item reported that the Aquarium, located on Canal Street a few blocks from the New Orleans' French Quarter, lost only one fish and he had been sick before the hurricane hit.

Birmingham Zoo (as of 8-30). AZA reports that the Zoo is without electricity, has some trees down, but suffered no animal losses.

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo (as of 8-31). AZA reports that the Zoo has electricity now. There are lots of trees down, but no animal losses. They are already working on clean up.

Jackson Zoo (as of 8-30). AZA reports that the Zoo suffered very slight building damage and has about 35 trees down. There was no injury to any staff or animals. About half of the zoo has power. They will be closed for about a week while they clean up the trees.

Marine Life Oceanarium (as of 8-31). The Baltimore Sun reports there is an empty space where the Gulfport aquarium used to be.

Montgomery Zoo (as of 8-30). AZA reports that the Zoo is without electricity, had some trees down, but suffered no animal losses."