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October Newsletter 2025
Trick-or-Treat at Aquarium Encounters Are you looking for spooky plans this Halloween season? Join us here at Aquarium Encounters for trick-or-treating. On October 25th, we will have trick-or-treating stations around our facility and spooky fun! Kids in costume will receive free admission with a paying adult. If you have an annual membership, this event is…
Read MoreSeptember Newsletter 2025
Membership drive Starting on the first of September, we will be hosting our annual membership drive. During September, if you purchase or renew your yearly membership, you’ll receive a free encounter of your choice! Your encounter must be used by November 15th, and some blackout dates apply. With that annual membership, you get a full…
Read MoreWelcome our new manatees!
In December we received two new manatees into our facility for rehabilitation. Cannoli, a coldstunned orphan from the Sanibel – San Carlos Bay area, and Alpine, a cold-stunned orphan from the Crystal River area. Both were rescued by Zoo Tampa. Cannoli and Alpine will remain here at Aquarium Encounters until they are at a healthy…
Read MoreEncounter Spotlight – Stingray Cove
One of our most popular in water encounters is our Stingray Cove Encounter. This 40 minute session allows guests to get up close and personal with our stingrays! Perfectly safe, and fun, guests get to hand feed our large Southern rays and smaller Cownose rays. Before stepping in to our Stingray Cove tank, guests are…
Read MoreDoes Size Really Matter? Swim with Mobula rays.
Story by Brad Rose At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon, we are home to many unique animals; the Mobula ray is certainly no exception. Currently these gentle gliders can only be found at 7 facilities worldwide! The Mobula ray is a slightly smaller cousin of the giant Manta ray. These beautiful and majestic creatures…
Read MoreInvasion of the Lionfish!
by Victoria Garcia Many might see a lionfish with its long flowing fins and red and white striped coloration as a harmless fish but here in the Florida Keys we view this unique creature differently. The lionfish (Pterois volitans) is an invasive species to the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, originally found in the…
Read MoreGet to know local artist Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson, was born in born in Montpelier, Vermont. He attended Union32 high school and enjoyed playing basketball. He is married with two girls, Sara (7) and Shaina (5). Jason always first realized his love of art during his high school Art classes, which were very educational and inspiring. He came to Key West in April…
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