 In spring 2010 it unveiled a $1.5 million aquatic exhibit called "Wet Side Story" which stresses the importance of water conservation, ecology awareness, and water challenges in the Middle East and around the world.This exhibit displays rare and endangered marine life in 17 large aquariums and three huge water tanks measuring 2 x 4 metres (7 x 14 ft).There is also an outdoor "petting pool" where visitors can touch and feed koi.