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October 14, 2024
The Florida Aquarium’s Stingrays Safely Return Home After Riding Out Hurricane Milton at Tropicana Field
Tampa, FL (October 14, 2024) – Today, in coordination with the Tampa Bay Rays, animal care experts with The Florida Aquarium successfully relocated its seven male cownose stingrays from Tropicana Field back to the Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Despite roof…
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September 30, 2024
Dive into the Magic of the Season: YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium Brings Coastal Holiday Traditions to Life
Tampa, FL (September 30, 2024) — The Florida Aquarium is excited to give guests a glimpse of the all-new holiday experience for 2024: YuleTides at The Florida Aquarium. This immersive event, invites families, couples and friends to embark on a…
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September 25, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Will Close Thursday for Hurricane Helene
Tampa, FL (September 25, 2024) – Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Helene on the Tampa Bay area: The Florida Aquarium will remain open until 5 p.m. today. The Aquarium will be closed on Thursday, September 26. Guests who purchased…
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September 24, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Prepares for Tropical Storm Helene
Tampa, FL – (September 24, 2024) As Tropical Storm Helene approaches, The Florida Aquarium is ready to weather the storm with a comprehensive hurricane preparedness plan to ensure the safety and well-being of its animals, staff, guests, and facilities. This…
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September 20, 2024
Join Otis’ Journey: The Florida Aquarium Releases Rehabilitated Sea Turtle Back into the Atlantic Ocean
Tampa, FL (September 19, 2024) – After six months of dedicated care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, FL, Otis, a juvenile green sea turtle, made its way home to the Atlantic Ocean this week…
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August 23, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Secures $3 Million Gift from The Mosaic Company for Expansion
Tampa, FL – (August 23, 2024) The Florida Aquarium is celebrating a significant milestone in its current $45 million expansion project, thanks to a generous $3 million donation from The Mosaic Company. As part of this partnership, Mosaic becomes the…
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August 16, 2024
Sip to Save the Reefs: Coral Haze Returns with a Renewed Purpose
Tampa, FL (August 16, 2024) – Raise a glass to coral conservation! Coppertail Brewing is supporting The Florida Aquarium with the relaunch of Coral Haze, a beloved pale ale with a mission. The crisp and refreshing beer is now available…
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August 15, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Announces New Partnership with PepsiCo
Tampa, FL – (August 15, 2024) The Florida Aquarium, one of the nation’s premier conservation-focused public aquariums, today announced a 5-year agreement with PepsiCo, a global leader in the food and beverage industry, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage…
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August 1, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Rehabilitates and Releases Eight Sea Turtles Back to the Atlantic Ocean
Ormond Beach, FL (June 26, 2024) – After three months of intensive care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, FL, eight juvenile green sea turtles will be making their way home to the waters of…
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July 4, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Joins the July Plastic Free Ecochallenge
Tampa, FL (July 4, 2024) – As a conservation-based aquarium and leader in creating a more sustainable world, The Florida Aquarium is proud to support the Plastic Free Ecochallenge throughout July. The Aquarium joins other zoos, aquariums, educational institutions, and…
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