Key West Aquarium
What your day looks like
Discover the undersea world at the Key West Aquarium. A Window of Wonder comes alive as expert guides explain the mysteries of the water surrounding the Florida Keys. The Key West Aquarium is committed to helping protect endangered sea turtles. The Aquarium is associated with the Turtle Hospital and Florida Sea Turtle Stranding Network comprised of state agencies, universities, and marine parks, all working in the nursing and rehabilitation of injured sea turtles. The Aquarium is currently home to several turtles on the mend and some, that due to their injuries, will be permanently housed at the Key West Aquarium.
The experience, in brief
- Join selfguided Key West Aquarium tour
- The Aquarium features a wide variety of fish including grouper, moray eels, barracuda, tropical fish
- Daily shark and turtle feedings
- Touch Tank offers guests a handson experience
The journey, in full
Tour Types: Touch Tank/Aquarium History: Tour Guides will discuss the aquarium history (first opened air aquarium in the United States), and the importance of the frescos. There is also a touch tank discussion and hands-on knowledge of the creatures in our waters. Atlantic Shores Interactive Feed: Tour Guides will cover the importance of the mangrove ecosystem and allow guests the opportunity to feed some of our large game and tropical fish while discussing the variety of fish in the exhibit. Shark Interactive Feeding: Guests will have the opportunity to get up and close to one of man’s most feared apex predator the shark. Guides will explain the importance of sharks to our waters while allowing guests to feed and touch a live shark! Sea Turtle Conservation Tour: Tour Guides will discuss the Aquarium’s role in the conservation efforts of these species. Stingray Interactive Feedings: Tour Guides will allow guests to interact with our stingrays by feeding and petting these animals. Guides will discuss the misconception about these animals. The Atlantic Shores Exhibit is a cross-section of a nearshore mangrove environment. The 50,000-gallon tank holds a variety of tropical fish and game fish.
Your day, step by step
Key West
Sightseeing at Key West Aquarium.
What to know before booking
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at Mallory Square, 1 Whitehead St. Key West, Florida, 33040 Nearest Intersection: Whitehead Street and Front Street.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business