Aquarium News
Experience Aquarium Encounters…..
Aquarium Encounters is an interactive outdoor aquarium, where visitors can walk through and see a variety of wildlife from the fascinating and biologically diverse Florida Keys and Caribbean. All of…
Read MoreUp-Close and Personal with Sharks
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…
Read MoreCorporate Sponsorships Available
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we love introducing our friendly aquarium inhabitants to guests from all walks of life.
Read MorePlan your End of Year School Field Trip at the Aquarium!
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.
Read MoreClose Encounters with Ben Daughtry
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,…
Read MoreSpend the Holidays with Aquarium Encounters!
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…
Read MoreA is for Admission to Aquarium Encounters!
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…
Read MoreFall Membership Drive
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…
Read MoreSeptember Specials at the Aquarium
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…
Read MoreHappy 1st Birthday Harry Potter
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!
Read MoreGive a hoot! Don't Pollute!
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…
Read MoreOur New Arrival!
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…
Read MoreOne more Reason to Visit the Aquarium!
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…
Read MoreTripAdvisor's #10 US Aquarium
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…
Read MoreAquarium’s First-ever SECOND Annual Event!
One of Aquarium Encounters’ first ever on-property events was the hosting of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours last summer when we opened. It was the highest…
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