upcoming events & Special Days
Earth Day
April 22 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Party for the Planet! Join us at The Florida Aquarium as we celebrate Earth Day. In honor of the nationally recognized day, there will be fun animal and Earth Day facts along the exhibit pathway and special Earth Day themed talks throughout the Aquarium. All the fun is included with general admission.
SeaGrapes Wine & Food Festival
April 28 | 8-11 p.m.
(VIP Entry at 7 p.m.)
Immerse yourself in a wine and food festival unlike any other at our annual SeaGrapes fundraising event. Enjoy wonderful wine and fantastic food while strolling among more than 7,000 animals and plants that call The Florida Aquarium home. There will be 50+ types of wine to sample and more than 20 local area restaurants in attendance. The festival atmosphere will be complemented by live entertainment that changes throughout the Aquarium galleries.
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Mother's Day Weekend
May 12 & 13 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mom’s Enjoy FREE Admission to The Florida Aquarium During Mother’s Day Weekend
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an unforgettable sea of memories! Moms enjoy FREE admission on May 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday) with the purchase of any full paid admission from the Aquarium ticket office.
Endangered Species Day
May 19 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us at The Florida Aquarium as we host Endangered Species Day. The Florida Aquarium will focus on educating its guests about animals that have been designated as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, how they are faring today and what we can do together to help ensure others can enjoy these animals for generations to come. Throughout the Aquarium, staff will highlight some of its animals that are endangered and share ways that we can all make a positive difference. All event-related activities are included with general admission.
Father's Day Weekend
June 16 & 17 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dad’s enjoy FREE Admission to The Florida Aquarium During Father’s Day Weekend
Fathers receive free admission to the Aquarium on June 16 and 17 (Saturday and Sunday) with the purchase of any full price paid admission. Take a stroll with dad through the Aquarium's many exhibits including the Dragons Down Under exhibit and learn how seahorses are the Mr. Moms of the sea!