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Day of Discovery

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Sensory-Friendly Family Fun

A Day of Discovery provides an Aquarium experience specifically tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families. Days of Discovery are hosted by The Florida Aquarium in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida.

To address the needs of our diverse audiences, Day of Discovery has limited capacity and is reserved for families and children with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges. Special effects, lights and music will be adapted for those with sensory differences.

Day of Discovery is free for members and $10 for non-members.

Join us for our next Day of Discovery on October 25 from 8:00 – 9:00 AM.

Event Details

Date & Time

November 17, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM


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Sunday, October 25 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Guppyween

Join us before the Aquarium opens for all of the thrills with none of the chills. During this carefully curated event, lights and sounds will be adapted accordingly for individuals with sensory differences and their families.

Tickets for the event are $10 per guest and free for members.

Activities include:

  • Trick-or-treating
  • Animal encounters featuring creepy critters
  • Rocky & Tango character appearances
  • Costumed divers
  • Underwater pumpkin carving
  • And more!

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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