Due to Hurricane Milton, we’ll be closed to the public Tuesday, October 8 – Friday, October 11. Stay tuned to our social media channels for additional updates.

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Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday: CLOSED
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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News from The Florida Aquarium

Contact The Florida Aquarium: communications@flaquarium.org

A new coastal holiday traditions starts November 29, 2024

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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Exterior shot of The Florida Aquarium

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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Two female employees of The Florida Aquarium prepare food for the animals to prepare for the hurricane

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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From left to right: Ken Hagan, Darryl Shaw, Bruce Bodine, Roger German in front of a check for $3 Million held by divers in the habitat behind them

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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The Florida Aquarium and Coppertail Brewing Coral Haze pale can cans and glass

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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Pepsi Truck in front of The Florida Aquarium entrance with the manta ray statue

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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Four female employees from The Florida Aquarium standing in the Atlantic ocean holding green sea turtles to release after successful rehab

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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yellow, green, blue reusable cup with straw that says The Florida Aquarium

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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Maori Wrasse and Yellowtail Fusilier

June 21, 2024

The Florida Aquarium Unveils Stunning Transformation of its Second-Largest Habitat

Tampa, FL (June 21, 2024) — Today, The Florida Aquarium is unveiling the successful transformation of its second-largest habitat into a vibrant Indo-Pacific wonderland. Over the past week, the Aquarium has said “g’day” to thousands of new fish, introducing them…

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