Buehner, formerly with the Cleveland Aquarium, followed the aquatics exhibits to the zoo after the Gordon Park facility closed. His childhood included aquariums at home. I am basically self-taught, he said. Here, we have plants, animals and minerals. It's quite a variety.
Some exhibits provide more lighting than others depending upon their individual environment.
Coral must have a well-lighted setting. That is why visitors may see skylights above some tanks while others have less illumination. Buehner's most dangerous part of the job doesn't directly involve aquatic life. Salt water and electricity. They don't mix well, he said.