The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Invertebrate Exhibit, home to dozens of small aquatic and terrestrial species without backbones, will close to the public Sunday, June 22. The last day to visit the Invertebrate Exhibit is Saturday, June 21. This difficult decision is not a reflection of the importance of invertebrates or how we feel about them. Invertebrates make up about 99 percent of all known living species and quietly play vital roles in Earth’s ecosystems. This was a necessary decision for the financial and operational health of the National Zoo.
See http://www.wired.com/2014/06/national-zoo-suddenly-closes-invertebrate-exhibit/
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