Due to Hurricane Milton, we’ll be closed to the public Tuesday, October 8 – Friday, October 11. Stay tuned to our social media channels for additional updates.

Hours of Admission

Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday: CLOSED
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Guppyween

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Too cute to spook?

Dress up in your spooky-spirited costumes and join us for Guppyween, a family-friendly Halloween event, at the Aquarium on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. Children in costume get in free with a paid adult*. Halloween at The Florida Aquarium is fun under the deep boo sea.

A sensory friendly event will take place between the hours of 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 26. Learn More

Activities include:

  • Complimentary Trick or Treating
  • Animal Encounters Featuring Creepy Critters
  • Rocky & Tango Character Appearances
  • Costumed Divers
  • Underwater Pumpkin Carving

*Please note: This offer is redeemable at the Aquarium ticket window only.

Sensory Friendly Guppyween

The Florida Aquarium is hosting a sensory-friendly Guppyween on Saturday, October 26. Held between the hours of 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM, lights and sounds will be adapted accordingly throughout the event for individuals with sensory differences. The event will feature animal encounters, character appearances with our own Rocky & Tango and a sensory-friendly Halloween surprise. Tickets for the event are $10 per guest and free for members.

Activities include:

  • Complimentary Trick or Treating
  • Animal Encounters Featuring Creepy Critters
  • Rocky & Tango Character Appearances
  • Costumed Divers
  • Underwater Pumpkin Carving

It is the goal of The Florida Aquarium to remove barriers to participation of Guppyween; admission for this event is reserved for families and children with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges.

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Member Night

Members, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of all the Guppyween fun on Friday, October 25, from 6 – 9 PM.

Don’t miss out! Member Night is FREE for Aquarium members with a valid membership. Please make an online reservation to secure your entry for Member Night.

Pumpkin Palooza Contest

Get ready to unleash your creativity this spooky season; we’re hosting a Pumpkin Carving Contest, where you can carve your favorite marine animal for a chance to win a Family Four-Pack of tickets to Guppyween!

How to Enter:

  1. Carve a pumpkin with a marine-themed design
  2. Snap a photo of your creation
  3. Post your pic to social media, tag us, and use #Guppyween
    Facebook: The Florida Aquarium • Instagram @floridaaquarium • Twitter @floridaaquarium

Each submission will be entered into a random drawing for one lucky winner, announced to our social media on October 25 at 5:30 PM.

Need inspiration? Check out these AZA SAFE Species jack-o-lantern templates HERE!