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Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
  • Exhibits & Experiences
    • Free Guided Experience
    • Feed The Animals
      • Tarpon
      • Freshwater Turtles
      • Stingrays
      • Lobsters
      • Lagoon Residents
    • Touch Tanks
      • Tide Pool Touch Tank
      • Nursery Tank
      • Stingray Cove Tank
      • Giant Isopod Tank
    • Meet the Animals
  • Encounters
    • CORAL REEF ENCOUNTER
    • Lagoon Snorkel Encounter
    • Big Shark Bay Encounter
    • Nursery Encounter
    • Stingray Encounter
    • Private Guided Experience
  • Visit Us
    • Aquarium Info & Tickets
      • Tickets and Hours
      • Visitor Information
      • Aquarium Reviews
      • Eagle Ray Cafe
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Location
      • Getting Here
      • Map of Our Park
      • Marathon Area
      • Local Lodging
      • Contact
  • Groups & Events
    • Schools & Field Trips
    • Birthday Parties
    • Weddings
    • Corporate Events
    • Event Calendar
  • Conservation
    • Sustainability
    • Manatee Rescue Rehabilitation and Release Operations
    • Coral Restoration Efforts
    • r3each and the great hammerhead study
    • Goliath Grouper Study
  • Company
    • About Us
    • Company Mission
    • Sponsorship
    • News & Updates
    • Jobs and Internships

Posts by Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

A Day in the Life of an Aquarium Intern

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | July 6, 2016

My name is Jewlee and I am an intern at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters.  My day starts bright and early at 7:45AM. First things first, I do a quick water…

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Are you a Tortoise, Eagle Ray, Barracuda or Mobula Ray?

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | June 14, 2016

Sign up now for the 2016 Summer Camp program and find out!  There are still open spots for all age groups in this year’s program.  Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters Summer…

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Up-Close and Personal with Sharks

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | June 7, 2016

Very few moments in life can approximate a close quarter encounter with the best the marine world has to offer. That is what defines Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. By recreating…

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Corporate Sponsorships Available

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | March 22, 2016

At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we love introducing our friendly aquarium inhabitants to guests from all walks of life.

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Plan your End of Year School Field Trip at the Aquarium!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | February 18, 2016
Schedule your Field Trip at Aquarium Encounters today!

Looking for an exciting end of year adventure for your Child’s School Field Trip? At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we love welcoming school groups at our interactive aquarium in the heart of the Florida Keys.

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Close Encounters with Ben Daughtry

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | January 13, 2016

The Journey to create Aquarium Encounters As a local Marathon business, we are proud of our homegrown roots. Aquarium Encounters began as a dream in our founder, Ben Daughtry’s mind,…

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Spend the Holidays with Aquarium Encounters!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | November 23, 2015

Looking for a unique family activity this holiday season? Need somewhere to send your family while you do the holiday shopping? Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters is open from 9am-5pm, 365…

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A is for Admission to Aquarium Encounters!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | October 22, 2015

It’s hard to believe that September is over and we’re already halfway through October! By now, the new school year shine has likely worn off; there’s a marker or two…

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Fall Membership Drive

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | September 14, 2015

Celebrating our Valued Members! At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, our members are the cornerstone of our interactive aquarium in the heart of the Florida Keys. Our annual memberships provide our…

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September Specials at the Aquarium

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | September 10, 2015
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters BOGO specials for September

As we settle into September in the Florida Keys, the end of Summer brings new specials and great deals at your favorite Florida Keys Aquarium! After a busy summertime here…

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Happy 1st Birthday Harry Potter

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | September 2, 2015

With the approach of Labor Day weekend it’s time to celebrate the exciting 1st birthday of Florida Keys Aquarium Encounter’s youngest Southern Ray, Harry Potter!

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Give a hoot! Don't Pollute!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | August 24, 2015

Did you know that marine debris is a HUGE problem for environmentally sensitive ocean ecosystems like those found here in the fabulous Florida Keys? Trash and other debris that makes…

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Our New Arrival!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | August 13, 2015

We have exciting news this week at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters! Rupert and Emma, our Florida Box Turtles, welcomed a hatchling into the world on 7/14/15 and Baby Boxie is now…

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One more Reason to Visit the Aquarium!

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | August 4, 2015

Just in case you needed one more reason to add a visit to Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters to your vacation agenda, it turns out that making a stop at the Aquarium…

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TripAdvisor's #10 US Aquarium

By Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | July 21, 2015

  We’re proud to announce that we’ve been selected for the number 10 spot on TripAdvisor’s list of Top Aquariums in the US, with a 2015 Travelers’ Choice Award from the popular…

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