Tell me why my cats are cheaper to maintain that something as stupid as a pleco? Filters. Food. Water pH... Fish are literally the dumbest "pet" of all time.
Can't pet them. Can't cuddle them. They just live there in a state of stasis like a prison cell. Hey... Spend a week in your bathroom and you can't flush the toilet.
I always love the content Forrest goes over but his enthusiasm for the subjects is just contagious. As a kid marine biology was my dream job, but life went different ways. But being able to see Forrest live the dream I was never able to achieve will do just fine. Keep being awesome Forrest, you are this generations Steve Irwin and we can’t thank you enough ❤
there's something very funny about someone taking a tour of a conservation aquarium and every once in a while during the tour just being like 'damn, i'd love to eat that'
@@The_Crucible714 I watch a fishing yt channel and this dude in Florida caught one and his mom was with him she swore up and down they would eat them in Hawaii too so he kept it and cooked it and said it was disgusting lol
tbf I work in another aquarium and I'm pretty sure it's just a universal joke for aquarists to talk about how yummy our fish would taste (we love them i promise)
Mike is awesome you can see the joy in his eyes just looking at the animals. I get that same look talking to a good friend, it’s amazing to see someone this passionate about their work. He sees these animals everyday and still has that spark in his eyes.
Wonders of Wildlife was the first aquarium I ever went to as a child. It was back before the renovation and I was awestruck by everything. I can't imagine what they all have now.
I think it’s beautiful that there’s little programs all over the world like the Venezuelan project to bring endangered species back to healthy numbers and we don’t know it’s always nice to hear good news 😊
I really like that Forest doesn’t pretend to be one of those people who pretend to know everything and he’s willing to learn from anyone about anything
It is always refreshing to see people who absolutely love their job! Hats off to the people doing the work to help inform people about the species of the world!
What I find fascinating, aside from how in the world they got deep sea creatures, is that, as the tour guide pointed out, it's in the middle of the USA. I'd have for sure thought an aquarium like this would be in California, or maybe New York. Heck, maybe even Dubai. It's a super fancy aquarium, and I don't blame the guide one bit for his enthusiasm. That's definitely a dream job for many.
The more I find out about Johnny Morris I love the man's passion for the earth. Bought one of his rods bc I loved the feel but had no clue who he was lol. Legend
16:05 Forrest is an adult child. "Did you know what?!?! I swam with one of those! It tried to eat me!" Is something I definitely would hear a 4 year old say to me. Thw difference is i believe forrest! 😆 🤣 😂
The craziest isopods are the parasitic ones that attach themselves to fishes tongues, eat the tongue, then just replace the tongue and grow into its place by clamping on the stump….wild af
Thank you so much for letting me know about this place it's less than six hours away I can't wait to visit my lady's never been to an aquarium this is gonna be a treat she's always wanted to go to one now I get to take her to the biggest
Really wish we had something like that here in Canada but I can see why we dont, not cheap or easy to run one of these facilities but something I think the public as a whole should be investing in. Not only does it help in our understanding and education of the wildlife but it more importantly helps raise awareness and conservation efforts.
Your knowledge is absolutely refreshing brother and your passion definetly shows you had more info on the animals then the actual workers amazing vid thanks for the watch
- It is a shame that the camera man or women didn't show a lot of the stuff in depth. I would've loved to see more of the fish, shells, ect. But overall a good video ! ❤
If it's just as difficult to shoot video as it was for us to get pictures in that aquarium, I can understand why they don't have more shots of this fish. So many dark rooms with colored lighting. It was amazing though. Spent an entire day in that Bass Pro. SOOOO many exhibits; it was like a theme park!
Man I used to live in Ozark Missouri and I was there when the foundation cracked and they shut down. Seeing this makes me want to go back and see this since I haven't seen the aquarium since it shut down. Awesome content yet again keep it up my friend.
Love watching these videos - i do wish id got into animal / marine biology when i was younger. Watching these videos is unreal just love the animal kingdom
I hope on day my son will view forrest the same way I view steve irwin. Keep is up sir the next generation needs c9nservatiinists like you just as our generation needed Mr Irwin!
What blows my mind is that you have an animal that chills at 5000 feet but also chilling in a surface aquarium. I know it must be limiting their growth, lifespan, or some kind of disadvantage. But still fascinating.
I actually love movies and music because of nature, and I find it all to be beautiful art. Nature is my inspiration for my enjoyment towards making art as well, lol. I don't blame some people for loving nature a lot more than human entertainment, though. Sometimes, a fresh breath of outside in nature is what we need ❤
I only recently started following your channel. I love documentaries and your channel definitely holds my interest. Frankly i didn't expect you to do a video on aquariums. Yeah it's a public aquarium but still not expected. It sounds crazy but I kinda want to see someone do a video with aquarists. There are some really big names in the fish keeper hobby. Channels like Predatory fins and Stingray biology are big deals in the hobby. They have mostly freshwater but they do have some saltwater stuff including sharks. They're in NYC. Another channel, The King of DIY, is based in Nova Scotia. He has stingrays, Asian arrowana and many other fish. I don't see it happening but it would be interesting/cool to see a video put out on the fish keeping hobby in general and focus on some of the good points the hobby has had on some species. There's definitely been some negatives in the hobby. But lots of positives too.
Maybe one day I'll visit. My wife just lost her eye sight because of kidney failure. If she ever gets her sight back we'll make a trip. Looks beauitful, she'd hate the crab and shit but yeh.
Take 1 minute to think about it ... What eats mosquitoes? What eats those that eat mosquitoes? Then what eats them ? Vital part of the food chain and one of the only things slowing population growth ...
Something to let you know There's an aquarium in the city of Hull in the UK that has an aquarium with saw fish called the deep It's the only aquarium in Europe that has them 2 very huge ones to
It always blows my mind that a creature that lives at 5000 feet under the sea functions just as normally 10 feet above the ground in Missouri. Mike rules!
Forrest, please visit Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska if you haven't yet! It's a treat! Thanks for the video. You can tell how passionate these two are about these species.
My VERY soon to be wife (2 weeks today) and I are planning on going to St. Louis to the zoo and aquarium for our honeymoon but I am going to talk to her about adding this place to our list also.
I live in Branson and was surprised to see that you were at Wonders. This is my first time viewing one of your videos! (I’ve also never been to Wonders) 🤣
Worlds largest aquarium is in China. Largest in USA is Atlanta. Sorry that bugged me, had to get it out there. That said, great video and awesome aquarium!
Yo bro, this is one of the awesomeness videos I’ve ever seen. I love animals and I took to my kids to aquarium in Delaware. That was huge, but nothing like this and that’s amazing to see even through a phone. I would love to take my fiancé and my kids there that giant ice pod, oh my God
I used to work for a precious stones, fossils and meteor rock shop on the beach in sarasota fl, and when I learned about isopods I was shocked! I always think about when someone drowns at sea that those critters are bound to be eating what's left of you. They're millions of years in the making and can live damn near anywhere in the oceans. The Titanic sinking must have been a smorgasbord! Crazy!
It was an absolute treat to have you, as always, Forrest! (And thanks for the help with the tank 🤿!) We’ll SEA ya on your next visit 👋😁🌊
Tell me why my cats are cheaper to maintain that something as stupid as a pleco? Filters. Food. Water pH... Fish are literally the dumbest "pet" of all time.
Can't pet them. Can't cuddle them. They just live there in a state of stasis like a prison cell. Hey... Spend a week in your bathroom and you can't flush the toilet.
😊😊@@EskenRock
You guys ROCK!!!💯💯💯✌️
@@EskenRockget some cichlids. You can keep them in your toilet and they’ll survive. And they’re beautiful!👍
Dude giving the tour seems to be really getting into it. Dude digs his job for sure.
He's living his best life, and that epic mustache shows it.
@@YochevedDesigns😂😂
Dude fr dude
For real, Man Dude-bro. totally epic. Perhaps even gnarly..@@DIARRHEA-PANIC
I think forest thinks he was giving the tpur
Love how the curator and the handlers wasn't ready for your questions. Appreciate your knowledge as well as your healthy curiosity.
Josh was my neighbor for a brief bit, he’s really knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. Super guy!!
I always love the content Forrest goes over but his enthusiasm for the subjects is just contagious. As a kid marine biology was my dream job, but life went different ways. But being able to see Forrest live the dream I was never able to achieve will do just fine. Keep being awesome Forrest, you are this generations Steve Irwin and we can’t thank you enough ❤
Me too but was bad at school so now i work on a farm 😂
there's something very funny about someone taking a tour of a conservation aquarium and every once in a while during the tour just being like 'damn, i'd love to eat that'
That's the theme of the place and it's awesome
Asians actually DO eat those deep sea isopods…
*big surprise, right?* 😂
@@The_Crucible714there is not much they dont eat this is why they are skinny and short they literally eat bugs
@@The_Crucible714 I watch a fishing yt channel and this dude in Florida caught one and his mom was with him she swore up and down they would eat them in Hawaii too so he kept it and cooked it and said it was disgusting lol
tbf I work in another aquarium and I'm pretty sure it's just a universal joke for aquarists to talk about how yummy our fish would taste (we love them i promise)
Mike is awesome you can see the joy in his eyes just looking at the animals. I get that same look talking to a good friend, it’s amazing to see someone this passionate about their work. He sees these animals everyday and still has that spark in his eyes.
As a Disabled Person Who Can't Travel. I'm Sooo Happy to Be Able to See Places Like This Thru Your Videos... Thank You Soooo Very Much.
Respect to those Venezuelan farmers, thats humanity at its finest. Saved millions of years of evolutionary development
I’ve been here and that first aquarium is mesmerizing to stand by. One of those “humans would never experience” things it’s crazy
Wonders of Wildlife was the first aquarium I ever went to as a child. It was back before the renovation and I was awestruck by everything. I can't imagine what they all have now.
so wholesome to hear two dudes just nerdint out over some sealife. i needed this shit today
I think it’s beautiful that there’s little programs all over the world like the Venezuelan project to bring endangered species back to healthy numbers and we don’t know it’s always nice to hear good news 😊
I really like that Forest doesn’t pretend to be one of those people who pretend to know everything and he’s willing to learn from anyone about anything
Forrest acting like a kid in a candy shop just running around exclaiming how awesome everything is. That's a testament to how cool this place is
It is always refreshing to see people who absolutely love their job!
Hats off to the people doing the work to help inform people about the species of the world!
I'm so jealous of Forest, getting to spend time with Mike!!
What I find fascinating, aside from how in the world they got deep sea creatures, is that, as the tour guide pointed out, it's in the middle of the USA. I'd have for sure thought an aquarium like this would be in California, or maybe New York. Heck, maybe even Dubai. It's a super fancy aquarium, and I don't blame the guide one bit for his enthusiasm. That's definitely a dream job for many.
My dad was a discus breeder. What a beautiful planted tank that is - I can see why it's your favorite.
Putting this on my list of family trips. The place looks amazing!
WOW. I love visiting aquariums in different parts of the country. This one is def going on my list. Thanks, Forrest!
Another awesome adventure! So diverse too, I love when these places commit to care and conservation. Thanks for sharing Forrest and Mike!
Such a amazing tour guide. He really loves his animals
Mike rocks!
@@ForrestGalanteand so do you, brother!🫡
Shoutout to jess for being wonder women so Forrest can bring us this content!
The more I find out about Johnny Morris I love the man's passion for the earth. Bought one of his rods bc I loved the feel but had no clue who he was lol. Legend
16:05
Forrest is an adult child.
"Did you know what?!?! I swam with one of those! It tried to eat me!"
Is something I definitely would hear a 4 year old say to me.
Thw difference is i believe forrest! 😆 🤣 😂
Those giant isopods remind me of the aliens from Independence Day.
It's just a giant roly-poly!
They're true aliens!
Reminds me of your moms 🐈
@@codynorman8887 no, you must be thinking about your sister again.
The craziest isopods are the parasitic ones that attach themselves to fishes tongues, eat the tongue, then just replace the tongue and grow into its place by clamping on the stump….wild af
Love Forrest. Need to make the 3 hr drive and see the beautiful aquarium
Forrest, Thanks for showing this, completely incredible, that giant Isopod is something else!
Thank you so much for letting me know about this place it's less than six hours away I can't wait to visit my lady's never been to an aquarium this is gonna be a treat she's always wanted to go to one now I get to take her to the biggest
It's amazing how much information people like the guide has
I feel fortunate to have this 5 minutes from my house and to have a yearly pass. It was cool seeing you tour the aquarium.
This is a wonderful tour of a beautiful aquarium, thank you for bringing us along!
Next time we go to America we have to go to Missouri JUST to visit this place!!! Thank you - that's awesome xxx
Really wish we had something like that here in Canada but I can see why we dont, not cheap or easy to run one of these facilities but something I think the public as a whole should be investing in. Not only does it help in our understanding and education of the wildlife but it more importantly helps raise awareness and conservation efforts.
Your knowledge is absolutely refreshing brother and your passion definetly shows you had more info on the animals then the actual workers amazing vid thanks for the watch
What an absolutely amazing aquarium facility that is. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Shout out Forrest for bringing love to Springfield, it’s always great to see people traveling to my home town.
- It is a shame that the camera man or women didn't show a lot of the stuff in depth. I would've loved to see more of the fish, shells, ect. But overall a good video ! ❤
If it's just as difficult to shoot video as it was for us to get pictures in that aquarium, I can understand why they don't have more shots of this fish. So many dark rooms with colored lighting. It was amazing though. Spent an entire day in that Bass Pro. SOOOO many exhibits; it was like a theme park!
Crazy to see sean strickland grow a sick goattee and give aquarium tours in his free time
that bro hug was C R I S P .
Born and raised in Kansas City, I've never heard of this place. I'm so excited to make a trip down to Springfield!!!
Same on both aspects cant wait to take my 5 year old isn't it funny how we apparently have a great gem in our state and didn't know about it
The Oronoko Croc was awesome. Would love to have that experience. They are very pretty crocs, unique and intelligent as hell. Super cool man!
Absolutely loved this video! Thank you Forrest !
This was awesome 👌 please do more of these Forrest
Man I used to live in Ozark Missouri and I was there when the foundation cracked and they shut down. Seeing this makes me want to go back and see this since I haven't seen the aquarium since it shut down. Awesome content yet again keep it up my friend.
Love watching these videos - i do wish id got into animal / marine biology when i was younger. Watching these videos is unreal just love the animal kingdom
I remember watching that place get built I’ve been there twice since it was built and loved it each time
Forrest is a gift to the planet
It was one of the best vlogs I have ever seen. Especially the tank of sardines and jelly fish and those giant lionfish..thanks men
I’m so glad I found your Channel. My passion for wildlife is growing and you making me inspire by your videos
Amazing video! I love aquarium tours.
10:20 What a casual and practiced technique
This is a dream aquarium for me to see. This is definitely going on my bucket list.
I hope on day my son will view forrest the same way I view steve irwin. Keep is up sir the next generation needs c9nservatiinists like you just as our generation needed Mr Irwin!
What blows my mind is that you have an animal that chills at 5000 feet but also chilling in a surface aquarium. I know it must be limiting their growth, lifespan, or some kind of disadvantage. But still fascinating.
this should be a netflix series, Forrest visiting the world's best zoos and aquariums.
I second this, but why netflix, youtube all the way
@@matisssvehs5094 so the man gets paid. That show is worth mils
Forrest, yes you should definitely “Watch that barb there”
Its amazing just that one diorama of a fishing boat. Would feed 200 people for a year. Amazing how they choose to spend money. Good for you Forrest!
One of the few good things in Missouri. Bass pro starting in Springfield really helped this be made. Would love to meet you next time you’re in state!
I actually love movies and music because of nature, and I find it all to be beautiful art. Nature is my inspiration for my enjoyment towards making art as well, lol. I don't blame some people for loving nature a lot more than human entertainment, though. Sometimes, a fresh breath of outside in nature is what we need ❤
Now, THAT is one gigantic rolly polly if, I've ever seen one! 😃
I only recently started following your channel. I love documentaries and your channel definitely holds my interest. Frankly i didn't expect you to do a video on aquariums. Yeah it's a public aquarium but still not expected. It sounds crazy but I kinda want to see someone do a video with aquarists. There are some really big names in the fish keeper hobby. Channels like Predatory fins and Stingray biology are big deals in the hobby. They have mostly freshwater but they do have some saltwater stuff including sharks. They're in NYC. Another channel, The King of DIY, is based in Nova Scotia. He has stingrays, Asian arrowana and many other fish. I don't see it happening but it would be interesting/cool to see a video put out on the fish keeping hobby in general and focus on some of the good points the hobby has had on some species. There's definitely been some negatives in the hobby. But lots of positives too.
Dan Campbell really nailed this tour
Those isopods are crazy. They'll pick a whale carcass or any carcass really completely clean . And they've been around for such a long time
That first tank is so cool!!
That sea isopod was insane!!!
That's between a Roy Polly, a lobster and a saying crab. What an amazing specimen
I find it funny that while Forrest is rotating the crocodile, the croc look's like hes about ready for a nap 12:49 lol.
This is a new must visit!!
My step dad Micheal actually built almost all the aquarium there ! It’s such a cool place to take your kids the alllow ya go even test lures ya buy !
One blessed man.
I’ve been here too! This place is my favorite. It’s so freaking amazing!!!
Wow. That place is Amazing ❤️
Maybe one day I'll visit. My wife just lost her eye sight because of kidney failure. If she ever gets her sight back we'll make a trip. Looks beauitful, she'd hate the crab and shit but yeh.
Mike's moustache is absolutely untouchable, possibly the most mysterious and impressive organism of the entire tour.
No question.
The fact that Forrest is still learning new things gives me hope I'll one day know what purpose mosquitoes serve haha
Take 1 minute to think about it ...
What eats mosquitoes?
What eats those that eat mosquitoes?
Then what eats them ?
Vital part of the food chain and one of the only things slowing population growth ...
Woooooo-w What a place man!!!
What a video❤️Awesome!!!
Something to let you know
There's an aquarium in the city of Hull in the UK that has an aquarium with saw fish called the deep
It's the only aquarium in Europe that has them
2 very huge ones to
Love the energi in this video!!
if you have never been there, i highly suggest it. absolutely amazing place
It always blows my mind that a creature that lives at 5000 feet under the sea functions just as normally 10 feet above the ground in Missouri. Mike rules!
- CTFU the ending I was *NOT* expecting but highly enjoyed 😉 😂.
Forrest, please visit Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska if you haven't yet! It's a treat! Thanks for the video. You can tell how passionate these two are about these species.
Thank you Forrest for your amazing work ❤. And let know tonthe "average" people how amazing All this créatures are soooo AWESOME !!! 🙏❤️🙏
My VERY soon to be wife (2 weeks today) and I are planning on going to St. Louis to the zoo and aquarium for our honeymoon but I am going to talk to her about adding this place to our list also.
glad to get the chance to watch your vids man, keep doin what you do
That isopod was both extremely creepy but also weirdly super adorable.
Gave me the creepy crawlies, but it looked like it just wanted tummy scratches.
Definitely not creepy
I live in Branson and was surprised to see that you were at Wonders. This is my first time viewing one of your videos! (I’ve also never been to Wonders) 🤣
2:33 I was starting to think he was just going to walk off with the isopod for the rest of the tour
Worlds largest aquarium is in China. Largest in USA is Atlanta. Sorry that bugged me, had to get it out there. That said, great video and awesome aquarium!
This is an incredible episode!!! I loved it. Thank you Forrest 👍
I love that place! Glad you had a good time!
I love the piece about the Lionfish, I DO live in Florida and we DO hate them, but as far as food goes they're great, and those spines don't feel good
My wife and I always love coming here. It’s unfortunate other people ruined being able to feed the sting rays. But always a fun and great experience!
Is how did they ruin it
Def the best aquarium I've been to!
Rocky gets dragged out of the water and the first thing he has to hear is Forrest telling him "You smell weird!" 🤣 Poor guy
Yo bro, this is one of the awesomeness videos I’ve ever seen. I love animals and I took to my kids to aquarium in Delaware. That was huge, but nothing like this and that’s amazing to see even through a phone. I would love to take my fiancé and my kids there that giant ice pod, oh my God
I used to work for a precious stones, fossils and meteor rock shop on the beach in sarasota fl, and when I learned about isopods I was shocked! I always think about when someone drowns at sea that those critters are bound to be eating what's left of you. They're millions of years in the making and can live damn near anywhere in the oceans. The Titanic sinking must have been a smorgasbord! Crazy!
i forgot about this place until this video ive always wanted to go. Looks like ill be making a trip there soon, i think my kids would love it.