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Location
Accessibility
Attractions are handicap accessible
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the included guided tour and Q&A sessions with marine biologists that come with admission—multiple reviews highlight this as a standout feature that significantly enhances understanding of the marine life and conservation efforts.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the interactive feeding experiences (stingrays, sharks, turtles, and fish) as these are the most frequently mentioned highlights in reviews. Plan to participate in multiple feeding activities as they're key to the memorable experience.
About Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
Hands-on programs & marine life exhibits. Marine life facility with diving, snorkeling & feeding activities, plus touch tanks, tours & a cafe.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- Touch tanks, hand-feed rays and sharks, snorkel in coral reef tank, shark encounters
- Admission
- $20 kids (4-12), $30 adults (13+)
- Hours
- Daily 9am - 5pm
What visitors say
Such a fun and neat place for everyone! 3 adults and 1 toddler and we had the time of our lives! To find something so interactive for the tiny humans but still be so engaging and creative for adults is hard to do, but this place…
Touch tanks are great! Highly recommend the guided tour! Coral and predator tanks are up cool with sharks and southern stingrays checking YOU out! It's great for kids but good for adults too. Loved the cut books in the gift shop :)
My experience at Aquarium Encounters was absolutely incredible. What started as a backup plan due to questionable weather in the Keys turned into one of the most memorable dives I’ve ever had. We run a dive shop back in Cleveland and…
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Did You Know?
- Offers rare in-tank diving experiences where uncertified divers can hand-feed blacknose and sand sharks, stingrays, and Florida native fish species—an experience available in very few places in the United States
- Includes seasonal manatee rehabilitation and release programs with public naming contests, indicating an active marine conservation and rescue operation beyond typical aquarium exhibits
- Has been voted 'Best Place To Take The Kids' for 5 consecutive years, demonstrating sustained recognition for family-oriented marine education programming
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