Easter Fun for the Animals and Families This Weekend at The Florida Aquarium
April 21, 2025
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Tampa, FL (April 18, 2025) – It’s not just the kids who are enjoying Easter fun this weekend—some of the animals at The Florida Aquarium are getting egg-stra holiday treats, too. The Aquarium’s Animal Care team prepared enrichment experiences, tailored to each animal’s diet, by filling plastic eggs for the Tamandua (tuh-man-dew-uh) and Asian Water Monitor.
- Cayenne, the Tamandua, got a tasty puree of insects and vitamins in one of his eggs and mashed avocado in another.
- Salvator, the Asian Water Monitor, relied on his keen senses to track down his meal—devouring a whole hard-boiled egg.
Biologists say this seasonal “egg hunt” is designed to promote natural behaviors like hunting, foraging and adapting to environmental changes, which support the animals’ physical and mental wellbeing.
>> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO OF THE ANIMALS EATING THEIR TREATS + LAST YEAR’S EASTER EVENT <<<
Courtesy: The Florida Aquarium
Throughout the weekend, guests can dive into an egg-cellent Easter celebration at The Florida Aquarium! Hop on over for family-friendly activities, animal encounters, costumed divers, and the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Search high and low in an Aquarium-wide scavenger hunt. Find all the hidden eggs and win a special prize.
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Meet Marshall, the Marsh Rabbit and snap photos with him during a meet-and-greet.
Saturday & Sunday | Every hour starting at 10 a.m.
All Easter events are included with general admission and free for Aquarium annual members. To plan your day, get tickets, and make advance reservations, visit flaquarium.org.
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