Posts by Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
Feed our Stingrays Today!
Have you ever fed a stingray? At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, our friendly stingrays love to be fed by hand in our Stingray Encounter. Our native Atlantic stingray species are a wonderful introduction to the type of truly interactive marine adventure that our guests can expect at our park in Marathon. Have a look at…
Read MoreChevy Florida Insider Fishing Report
Our thanks to the Chevy Florida Insider Fishing Report for an awesome segment on our interactive Aquarium in Marathon! This stellar video clip is a wonderful representation of all of the interactive Aquarium Encounters that we have on offer at our park in the Florida Keys. Learn about each one of our exciting Encounters and…
Read MoreFeeding Time for our Mini Manta Rays!
Interested in an up-close and personal view of what it’s like at feeding time on our Coral Reef? Have a look at our pair of Mini Manta Rays (Mobula Hypostoma) enjoying a fresh feeding of krill at their new home on our Coral Reef in the Florida Keys. We are proud to be able to…
Read MoreWelcome our Mobula Rays!
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we are thrilled to introduce our newest species to our interactive Coral Reef Encounter tank! The Mobula Hypostoma, also known as the Atlantic Devil Ray, is a species of pelagic stingray in the eagle ray family. These spectacular ray species are found throughout the Western Atlantic Ocean including the Florida…
Read More2014 Aquarium Membership Specials!
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we love inspiring and cultivating a long-lasting relationship between our guests and the wonderful, native marine species local to the Fabulous Florida Keys. We are proud to announce our first 2014 Aquarium Membership package specials for our returning guests. Valid through September of 2014, we are proud to offer a…
Read MoreInside South Florida Interview
We were proud to have our founder, Ben Daughtry, featured on Inside South Florida with a discussion about the unique experience at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. This short video is a great introduction to our new Interactive Aquarium experience, as well as a great behind the scenes look at the inspiration and story behind the development…
Read MoreCoral Restoration Foundation Conservation Project
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, conservation of the oceans is one of the highest priorities for us as a business. As individuals who have lived, worked and played in and around the ocean for our entire lives, we recognize how important it is that future generations are able to take part in the magic of…
Read MoreWe’re open! Stop by the Aquarium!
We are thrilled to announce that Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters is now open for Florida Keys visitors of all ages! After many months of creative work to develop a truly interactive ocean experience, our team is thrilled to be able to invite you to stop by the park and find out why Florida Keys Aquarium…
Read MoreMain Reef Exhibit
The theme of our main Coral Reef Exhibit is coming along nicely! Come join us for an adventure excursion soon!
Read MoreCanal to Vaca Cut
Happy to share a view from our latest progress! How pretty is this view from the main tiki hut out to Vaca Cut?
Read MoreWe’re Hiring!!!
We are now hiring to fill positions for the upcoming opening of the aquarium. We are currently looking for the following positions at the Marathon’s newest attraction: Assistant Manager Guest Services/Gift Shop Attendants Cashiers/Concession Workers Photo/Video Technicians Dive Instructors/Divemasters To apply, simply contact us at info@aquariumencounters.com!
Read MoreStingray Tanks!
We are proud to announce that our new Stingray Tanks are coming right along! These are the enclosure which will house our stingray friends and will interact with you, our guests!!
Read MoreWe are making progress!
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we are happy to be making progress on the development of our Aquarium in Marathon, the heart of the Florida Keys. This week our main entrance and admission building started coming together! Check out the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters main building in the images found below. This building will house…
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