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October 29, 2026
Pumpkin Playtime: The Florida Aquarium’s Penguins, Skunks, and Alligators Explore Halloween Treats
TAMPA, FL (October 29, 2026) – Pumpkins aren’t just for carving at The Florida Aquarium. This Halloween, penguins, alligators, and skunk sisters are getting in on the seasonal fun with pumpkin enrichment designed to encourage natural behaviors and provide mental and physical stimulation. The Aquarium’s animal care team creates these experiences to engage the animals…
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October 24, 2026
First Graders Dive into Learning at The Florida Aquarium as Hillsborough Schools Launches Referendum-Funded Field Trips
Hundreds of Students Explored Marine Life Through Taxpayers’ Investment in Learning Beyond the Classroom TAMPA, FL (October 24, 2026) – Nearly 250 first graders from Bryan, Mabry, and Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary Schools explored Florida’s aquatic ecosystems at The Florida Aquarium on Friday as part of a new Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) initiative providing...
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October 21, 2026
Trick-or-Treat Under the Deep Boo Sea: Guppyween Returns to The Florida Aquarium
Presented by BayCare Kids, this Halloween family-friendly event also features festive food, animal encounters, and underwater pumpkin carving Tampa, FL (October 21, 2026) – Little ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses are invited to celebrate Halloween at The Florida Aquarium’s annual Guppyween, returning Oct. 24–31 with trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed divers and a new scavenger...
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October 18, 2026
First Graders Dive into Learning at The Florida Aquarium as Hillsborough Schools Launches Referendum-Funded Field Trips
Students experience marine life firsthand as part of taxpayers’ investment in learning beyond the classroom TAMPA, FL (October 18, 2026) – First graders from Bryan Plant City, Mabry, and Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary Schools will be among the first Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students to experience a new opportunity made possible through referendum-funded millage...
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September 24, 2026
The Florida Aquarium Celebrates Tampa Bay’s Frontline Heroes with Complimentary Admission
Tampa’s Acting Police Chief and officers get up close with the Aquarium’s penguins Tampa, FL (September 24, 2026) – The Florida Aquarium welcomed Tampa’s Acting Chief of Police Brett Owen and several Tampa Police Department officers Wednesday for a special visit featuring one of the Aquarium’s most popular animal ambassadors: penguins. Officers snapped selfies, learned...
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September 4, 2026
The Florida Aquarium Joins Statewide Effort to Create the Next Generation of Florida’s Coral Reef
Scientists Produce 61,000 Coral Larvae and 101 Unique Genetic Crosses to Help Build More Resilient Reefs KEY LARGO, FL – Bringing years of expertise in breeding and raising corals, four coral experts from The Florida Aquarium joined 11 other leading scientific and conservation organizations in what may be one of the largest collaborative coral conservation...
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August 18, 2026
Bring Your Favorite Plushie to The Florida Aquarium for the “Cutest Check-Up in Town”
Tampa, FL – Teddy bears, stuffed sharks, and plushies of all shapes and sizes are all invited to The Florida Aquarium for the Cuddle Clinic, a playful, hands-on event that combines imagination with learning. Known as the “Cutest Check-Up in Town”, families can bring their favorite plush toy to the Aquarium for a comprehensive “check-up”...
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