What’s New & Events
They’re Here!
January 11th, 2012
Our new family of cow nose rays have arrived. They will be making their home in Stingray Bay, a new hands-on exhibit where visitors can feed and pet the rays. Cow nose rays have are very friendly and docile and making them perfect for Stingray Bay. The cow nose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) is a member
We’re Expanding our Hours!
November 14th, 2011
Starting on November 21, 2011, we are going to be adding a fifth tour and feeding at 6:30 pm. The Aquarium looks amazing at night so now you can watch Key West’s fabulous sunsets and then meet the islands most amazing underwater residents at the Key West Aquarium! So remember we now have tours at
Free Admission to All Veteran’s of the Armed Forces
November 8th, 2011
The Key West Aquarium is honoring all veteran’s of our armed forces this Veteran’s Day with free admission on Wednesday, November 9, through Friday, November 11. We do ask that you present your current ID card for active duty or retired or a DD214 (proof of release from the military) at any of our ticket
2012 Key West Food and Wine Festival Grand tasting
October 12th, 2011
The Key West Aquarium has been selected as the venue for the 2012 Key West Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting. This signature event will take place on Friday, January 27 from 5 to 7 pm. On this evening our underwater residents will have to take a back seat to the wine. Regional wine representatives
Key West Aquarium to Sponsor a Patriot Service Dog
September 23rd, 2011
Each year on Veteran’s Day, November 11, Key West Aquarium offers free admission to all veterans, active duty military personnel and police officers*. This year, we are extending this offer for November 9, 10 and Veteran’s Day which falls on Friday, November 11. In addition, the Key West Aquarium will take $1 from each ticket
Key West Aquarium to Raise Money For Strides Against Breast Cancer
September 23rd, 2011
The Key West Aquarium is joining forces with Old Town Trolley Tours of Key West, the Conch Tour Train, Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum and the Harry S. Truman Little White house to raise money during October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. We have selected a local charity, Strides Against Breast Cancer that we will be
Employee of the month
September 12th, 2011
The Key West Aquarium is very proud to announce Rebecca Cobb as ”Employee of the month” for September 2011. Rebecca moved to Key West from Madison, Wisconsin in February 2011, she has been with the aquarium since June of 2011 as a Tour Guide. Rebecca is a true team player and has multi tasked different roles
“The Learning Cove” Opening August 2011
July 25th, 2011
The Key West Aquarium welcomes its newest exhibit, “The Learning Cove.” This exhibit is packed full of information concerning the conservation and ecology of our marine environment. Some of the exhibits include, “Shark Awareness“ many misconceptions about sharks and this causing human fear. “Florida Keys Reef” our island chain we call the Florida Keys is home to
Local’s Day
July 8th, 2011
The first Sunday of each month, the Key West Aquarium celebrates Local’s Day. All residents of Monroe County are invited to visit the Aquarium free of charge. Locals days for the rest of 2011 are: Sunday, August 7, 2011 Sunday, September 4, 2011 Sunday, October 2, 2011 Sunday, November 6, 2011 Sunday, December 4, 2011
Aquarium Remodeling
July 1st, 2011
Since March 2011 the Key West Aquarium has been under going a face lift. A new entry way to the aquarium is just about completed. Atlantic Shores has a new deck making it wheel chair accessible. Our famous Touch Tank will not be spared from the construction, it too will receive a new look. The
