Cleveland Museum of Natural History Welcomes Two New Otters in Time for World Otter Day. Bayou buddies ready to call Cleveland home.
CLEVELAND—May 25, 2022—Two male North American river otters arrived at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History from Louisiana on May 11 and are acclimating to their new home in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank. Estimated to be 5 years old, Atticus and Emmett have lived together, but it is uncertain if they are siblings.
The otter pair will spend a period of time acclimating to their indoor and outdoor areas, their care team, and Museum visitors. During this slow and deliberate process, visitors may have the opportunity to see the new otters on exhibit. When Atticus and Emmett are off exhibit, the Museum’s other otters—Linus and Calvin—will be on view.
“These two beautiful otters will enhance the experiences offered in the Perkins Wildlife Center,” said Sonia Winner, the Museum’s President & CEO. “With their playful personalities, they are sure to engage and delight our visitors.”
Atticus and Emmett join a variety of Ohio-native animals in the Perkins Wildlife Center. Representing diverse species, these animals now reside at the Museum and serve as educational ambassadors for the natural world. Each animal brings a unique story, providing an enriching and interactive way for Museum guests to connect with nature.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature.
Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards nearly 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.
