This Week's Hours of Admission

Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Meet the Experts

Our Experts

The Florida Aquarium is proud of our leaders working to protect marine wildlife and the places the animals call home. The team’s expertise runs deep on a variety of topics related to the ocean, marine life, animal care and welfare, coral conservation, and environmental issues – and they are eager to share it. To arrange an interview with one of our experts, please send an email to our public relations team at communications@flaquarium.org.

Tim Binder Senior Vice President of Animal Care & Health and Facilities at The Florida Aquarium

Tim Binder

Senior Vice President of
Animal Care and Health

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Alyssa Blew, VMD Associate Veterinarian at The Florida Aquarium

Alyssa Blew, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

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Maegan Gentry Senior Penguin Biologist at The Florida Aquarium

Maegan Gentry

Senior Penguin Biologist

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Eric Hovland

Eric Hovland

Animal Care Specialist

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Debborah Luke, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President of Conservation

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Dr. John Mastrobuono

Dr. John Mastrobuono

Staff Veterinarian

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Rachel Morgan

Coral Propagation Manager

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Keri O'Neil holding staghorn coral

Keri O'Neil

Director & Senior Scientist, Coral Conservation Program

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Ashley_Riese Sea Turtle Conservation Program Director at The Florida Aquarium

Ashley Riese

Director, Sea Turtle Conversation Program

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Stephen Schwanebeck

Manager of Horticulture, Landscaping & Grounds

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Tim Stripling

Tim Stripling

Director of Marine Operations

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Dr. Lindsey Waxman

Dr. Lindsey Waxman

Staff Veterinarian

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