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May 15, 2024
Young Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Returning Home After Successful Rehabilitation at The Florida Aquarium
Apollo Beach, FL (May 15, 2024) – After five months of dedicated care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Sergeant is ready to return to the turtle’s ocean home. Sergeant, who…
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May 5, 2024
Breeding Hope: The Florida Aquarium Begins First Coral Spawning Since Last Summer’s Record-Breaking Ocean Heatwave
Apollo Beach, FL (May 5, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research Center kickstarts a season of hope as the first signs of coral spawning emerged in their facility this weekend amid concerning global coral bleaching events and…
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April 30, 2024
The Florida Aquarium is Nominated as One of the Best in the Country
Tampa, FL (April 30, 2024) –The Florida Aquarium is once again honored to receive a nomination in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award competition. Now, the community can help put the Aquarium and Tampa Bay in the national spotlight. Voting…
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April 19, 2024
Local Students Transform Beach Trash into Artistic Masterpieces with a Meaningful Message
Tampa, FL (April 19, 2024) – Local students from Robinson High and Lanier Elementary—two Port Tampa schools—are diving in to a project to raise awareness about the problem of trash in our waterways and along our beaches, while showcasing the…
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March 25, 2024
96-Year-Old Man Completes Record-Breaking SeaTREK at The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL (March 25, 2024) – They say you’re never too old to try something new, and 96-year-old Fred Johnson of Erie, Pennsylvania is living proof; he recently set a record for the world’s oldest SeaTREK participant during a visit…
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March 22, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Unveils New State-of-the-Art Coral Conservation & Research Center
Tampa, FL (March 22, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium, a world renowned leader in coral reproduction and restoration, officially opened a new 4,200 square-foot expansion of its Coral Conservation and Research Center in Apollo Beach today. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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March 18, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Celebrates Expanded Partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa, FL – The Florida Aquarium is proud to reveal the newly transformed Stingray Beach exhibit, now sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays. These exciting updates to the hands-on experience, located on the second floor of the Aquarium’s downtown Tampa…
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February 29, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Unveils New Ticketing System to Enhance Guest Experience Amid Record Attendance
Tampa, FL – In response to unprecedented growth and to continue providing exceptional guest experiences, The Florida Aquarium is making enhancements to its guest visitation and ticketing procedures. Following a record-breaking year that welcomed nearly 1.1 million guests, the Aquarium…
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January 25, 2024
Local Students Dive into Real-World Learning Opportunities as The Florida Aquarium Cuts Ribbon of JA Biztown Storefront
DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES PHOTOS & VIDEO HERE TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium recently announced the official opening of an interactive storefront and learning experience at Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s JA Biztown. The student-sized town provides hands-on…
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January 11, 2024
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM ENCOURAGES BEAD RECYCLING WITH GASPARILLA PROMOTION Collect beads to help protect marine life and our waterways and receive discounted admission.
Tampa, FL (January 11, 2024) – The community is invited to join the crew at The Florida Aquarium to help keep beads out of the Bay during Gasparilla. Revelers are encouraged to drop off beads collected during the celebration at…
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