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Public marine aquariums--Florida--Dade County--Miami
Attractions--Florida--Dade County--Miami
Tourism--Florida--Dade County--Miami
Service industries--Florida--Dade County--Miami
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Hugo (Killer whale)
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The Miami Seaquarium was opened on September 24, 1955 by Fred D. Coppock and Capt. W.B. Gray. It is the longest operating oceanarium in the United States.
Accompanying note: "Hugo, The Killer Whale, is a native of the cold north Pacific, and as such must be kept in a pool cooled to 65 degrees. When fully grown he will reach the weight of between 14,000 and 18,000 pounds."
Number on back bottom left: SQ83.

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Hugo, the Killer Whale, performing at Miami Seaquarium. 1968 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/296548>, accessed 15 August 2022.
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Hugo, the Killer Whale, performing at Miami Seaquarium. 1968 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/296548>
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