The Florida Aquarium Salutes Veterans and Active-Duty Military with Free Admission Veterans Day Weekend
November 7, 2025
Share Story
In honor of Veterans Day, The Florida Aquarium is proud to offer free admission to all military service members during Veterans Day weekend. From Saturday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 11, the Aquarium welcomes those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to enjoy a complimentary visit to experience the wonder of incredible marine life, exhibits, and conservation work firsthand.
- Dates: Saturday, November 8 – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Eligibility: Active duty, veteran, retired or drilling reservist, National Guardsman, or honorably/medically discharged service members
- How to Redeem: Offer must be redeemed in person at The Florida Aquarium ticket window with valid U.S. Military ID or DD Form 214
- Restrictions: Tickets are valid for same-day admission only and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. No advance reservation is required.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO & PHOTOS
OF THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM
Courtesy: The Florida Aquarium
Each year, Veterans Day is observed on November 11 to honor the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, which marked the end of World War I. The day pays tribute to all American veterans, with a special recognition for living service members and their dedication and sacrifice.
For more information about The Florida Aquarium and the Veterans Day Weekend promotion, visit flaquarium.org.
The Latest from The Florida Aquarium
-
February 12, 2026
Don’t Miss It! Celebrate the Long Weekend with 50% Off at The Florida Aquarium
With many students off Friday for Florida State Fair Day and most schools closed Monday for Presidents Day, families across the Tampa Bay area are enjoying a long holiday weekend, and The Florida Aquarium is inviting guests to make the most of it and even save 50% on admission up to four general admission tickets…
Read More -
February 12, 2026
First Turtles of the Cold-Stun Season Arrive at The Florida Aquarium
Facing water temperatures that plunged into the 50s following the recent Arctic blast, hundreds of green sea turtles have stranded off the Gulf coast along Florida’s Panhandle. In just the past ten days, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has rescued more than 600 cold-stunned sea turtles. FWC determined two of those turtles…
Read More -
February 12, 2026
Fifth Graders Become Field Scientists at The Florida Aquarium’s Conservation Campus
With clipboards and test tubes in hand, fifth graders from Yates Elementary School traded their desks for mangrove trails, pond banks, and the Tampa Bay shoreline as they became field scientists for the day at The Florida Aquarium’s Conservation Campus in Apollo Beach. As part of the Aquarium’s decade-long Watershed Investigations program, students rotated through…
Read More
Stay Up to Date
Want to know what’s happening below the surface? Sign up to receive our email newsletter, “The Current”, and dive into the latest news, events, and exhibit updates happening here at the Aquarium.