Aquarium News
Party Time at Aquarium Encounters
This past weekend we were proud to host our first birthday party at our interactive Aquarium in the heart of the Florida Keys. We are thrilled to be able to…
Read MoreNew Additions to our Coral Reefs
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we welcome new visitors as they move through our interactive aquarium experience on a daily basis. However, in the last few weeks we have been…
Read MoreThunderbolt Wreck Clean-up
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters we are committed to cultivating passionate conservation of our oceans and marine environments. This commitment starts with our Aquarium and all that we offer with…
Read MoreLocals Week at Aquarium Encounters
The last 7 days in September is locals week here at Aquarium Encounters! Monroe County adults can stop by the Aquarium with their driver’s license and all children will be…
Read MoreInteract with our Horseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe crabs are marine arthropods that resemble crustaceans. They are one of Earth’s oldest living inhabitants with fossils dating back roughly 450 million years. This means that these ancient creatures…
Read MoreMeet Rex!
Have you met the newest addition to the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters family? Rex is an African spurred tortoise. While he is only 11.5 years old, he can live to…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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