Want to feed the turtles?
Visitors are invited to purchase turtle food from the turtle tiki next to the exhibit
Viewing access to the Freshwater Turtle Pond is included in the price of park admission at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. Stop by this exhibit at any time to check out our turtles.
A varied pond
Freshwater turtles are a diverse group. Our turtle pond is home to 7 different species including: Florida Chicken Turtle, Florida Peninsular Cooter, Mississippi Map, Florida Red Bellied, Striped Mud, Western Painted and Yellow Belly Sliders!