The Great Oak - Underwater Adventure Aquarium - Mall of America
N 44° 51.270 W 093° 14.470
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This Tree Ring display is located in the Underwater Adventure Aquarium in the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
Waymark Code: WM658N
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2009
Views: 19
This display shows a cross section of a 100+ year old White Oak Tree. It is not labeled with events that occurred in the tree's life.
The sign reads:
"The Great Oak
White oak trees, like this one, are often harvested and used to make hardwood flooring and furniture. After the trees are cut down, foresters plant new oak trees in their place to maintain healthy forests.
Can you tell how old this tree was?
Every year, a tree puts on growth rings - one light and one dark. Try counting the number of dark rings to determine this tree's age."
To see the display, you have to pay admission to the Underwater Adventure Aquarium. Admission is Tiny Kids (2 and under) FREE, Kids (3-12) $11.95, Adults (13+) $18.95, Boatload Deal (Buy any 5 admissions in one sale) $84.95. Coupons are available at various places inside and outside the mall.
Regular Aquarium Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10:00am - 6:30pm
Location Name and/or Address:
Underwater Adventure Aquarium
Mall of America
120 E Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
Website: [Web Link]
Tree Species: White Oak
Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors
Entry Fee or Requirements: Yes
Availablility: Has specific hours
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Visit Instructions:
Visit the location and take a photo of the Tree Growth Rings. If you have more information about the tree or circumstance, please share it in your visit log.