After borrowing NOAA's inflatable right whale multiple times throughout the year, Tybee Island Marine Science Center purchased their own! Their inflatable whale, replicating a female whale named "Smoke" found off the Georgia coast, is used to educate children about whale migration.
"This year’s event was the highest attended in some time, and the [inflatable] astronaut, front and center on our Portico, was a great visible draw from all over the area."
"The speed of production was remarkable. We now have eight Hot Stuff balloons that will travel all over the USA to invite people to try our great-tasting pizza."