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February 13, 2025
Lost Sea Turtle, Rescued a Mile from the Gulf, Makes Uplifting Return Home
Tarpon Springs, FL (February 12, 2025) – With cameras in hand and cheers filling the air, beachgoers at Fred Howard Park watched in awe as Buckley, a resilient green sea turtle, made its return to the Gulf waters. This was a celebration of survival, second chances, and the power of rehabilitation for Buckley to go…
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January 8, 2026
Major Coral Restoration Milestone as 9,000 Coral Babies are Transferred to Reef Restoration Partners Across Florida
Florida’s investment in coral reef restoration reached a major milestone as The Florida Aquarium successfully transferred 9,000 juvenile corals to restoration partners Reef Renewal USA and The Reef Institute. This marks one of the largest statewide deployments of land-grown coral babies under the Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery (FCR3) Initiative. The corals—born and raised...
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January 5, 2026
Santa’s Post-Christmas Getaway Returns to The Florida Aquarium
Santa Claus is once again making The Florida Aquarium his post-Christmas destination, offering families a relaxed and uniquely Florida way to extend the holiday season. From December 26 through January 1, guests can visit Santa’s Wharf daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for photos with Santa in his tropical attire. **CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD...
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December 23, 2025
The Florida Aquarium Returns Iconic Exhibits to TPA Ahead of Holiday Travel
As one of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium has returned its iconic aquatic exhibits to both the Red and Blue Baggage Claim areas just in time for the busy holiday travel season. The exhibits were removed in summer 2024 to protect the fish during nearby construction. With work in the Red...
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December 19, 2025
Make the Most of the Holidays with Santa & SeaTREK at The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is spreading holiday cheer this season with YuleTides presented by GEICO, currently underway and continuing through January 4, 2026 (closed Christmas Day). Guests can enjoy festive décor, immersive experiences, holiday-themed activities, and meaningful gift opportunities. Starting December 20, YuleTides activities will be offered daily, giving families and visitors even more chances to...
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December 12, 2025
REMINDER: The Tide Pool Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium Still in the Running for Best New Attraction in the Country
The Tide Pool exhibit at The Florida Aquarium continues to make waves as one of the top new attractions in country, holding strong in the Top 3 since voting opened in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. It is also one of only two new attractions in Florida this year selected by USA Today’s panel...
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November 26, 2025
The Florida Aquarium Unwraps New Experiences for YuleTides
The Florida Aquarium is unveiling exciting new experiences for YuleTides presented by GEICO, including the debut of the Arctic Coast Blast, an expanded lineup of global coastal culinary offerings, and the launch of the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide featuring Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. The event runs November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026...
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