Conservation
Give 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 its way into our oceans can create serious challenges for marine life and the overall health of our aquatic environments. According to NOAA Marine Research:…
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 strong enough to be on exhibit at our park in Marathon. Baby Boxie may be tiny now, but (s)he will grow up to be 6+…
Read MoreWorld Turtle Day!
Are you celebrating the unique beauty of turtles? At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we love our turtles! At our Freshwater Bayou, our guests can experience the magic of our resident turtles first-hand during any excursion to our park. Each year since 1990, the American Tortoise Rescue, a not for profit group dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation…
Read MoreAquarium Encounters Summer Camps!
We are proud to announce that Aquarium Encounters will be offering totally interactive Florida Keys Summer Camps at our location in Marathon. Camp Aquarium Encounters is a totally interactive half-day camp, perfect for the aspiring Marine Biologist in your life (or just the awesome kid you know who thinks the ocean is pretty neat). Campers…
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 respect to immersing people in exciting ocean experiences, but extends into our local community and the fragile ocean ecosystems found in the Florida Keys. In…
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 even pre-date dinosaurs. For this reason, Horseshoe crabs are often commonly considered living fossils. At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, our guests are invited to interact…
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…
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