A 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 missing from the new set, a few glue sticks have dried out, and it’s getting tough to motivate your student to stay enthusiastic about their Read More
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 local community members with an annual pass to all of the greatest attractions and special events on our grounds at Aquarium Encounters. Annual membership to Read More
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 in Marathon, guests to the Aquarium are now treated to exciting new species and adventures to be explored in our interactive encounters and immersive attractions. To Read More
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 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 More
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 More
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 is good for your health! Researchers from the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University, and the University of Exeter noticed a clear reduction in heart rate and Read More
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 travel site! TripAdvisor uses a highly specific algorithm to process millions of user reviews across hundreds of thousands of listings. The top 1% of listings Read More
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 attended Business After Hours event ever, and we were thrilled to make it a part of our inaugural week. This event is now a meaningful Read More
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Week of the Year! Shark Week!
It’s everyone’s favorite week of summer, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week! Here at Aquarium Encounters we celebrate Shark Week every week by having people like YOU get up close and personal with these toothy predators. Stay tuned to our Facebook page all week for FINtastic fun facts and highlights about our shark residents! Have a look Read More
Read MoreNew Acoustic Residents!
Meet the Guitarfish! If you’ve walked by the Coral Reef Tank lately, you may have noticed a new resident relaxing on the floor of the tank, or perhaps showing off his belly while swimming up the windows. These oddly-shaped fish are Atlantic Guitarfish (Rhinobatos letiginosus) and they arrived to the Aquarium a few weeks ago. Read More
Read MoreEncounters After Hours
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters we are proud to announce our inaugural Encounters After Hours event on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. We’re hosting the Encounters After Hours Event to show how much we appreciate our members (and the wannabes!). Kick off your weekend with Spotty the Eagle Ray and her friends, enjoy a sampling of Read More
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 More
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 More
Read MoreFeelin’ the Love!
Here at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, we’ve enjoyed an awesome holiday and “winter” season! Our busiest days yet were Christmas and New Years, with hundreds of visitors taking the opportunity to trade White Snow holidays for White Sand holidays! Folks from around the world explored our facility, learned about the marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys, Read More
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