The new manatee wing of the museum completed the Spanish Plaza and included above and below water viewing capabilities, a medical pool, an exhibition area, and a 60,000-gallon tank for Snooty and additional manatees. The wing included a board room still used by the Museum (also available for rental) which has a view of the Manatee tank as well. The new pool was nine times larger and twice as deep as the previous one. The size and depth seemed to baffle Snooty when he was first placed into his new home since he had previously lived his whole life in smaller accommodations. Further renovation in 1998 enhanced the display and spectator areas of the habitat to their current standard.