Pet Sharks at Key West Aquarium Touch Tank

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Key West Aquarium

Touch Tank

Aquarium Touch Tank

Touch tank includes:

Conchs
Sea stars
Slate pencil sea urchins
Sea cucumbers
Giant hermit crabs
Horseshoe crabs

Touch Tank/Aquarium History

*20 minute duration 10:00am | 4:00pm. Tour Guides will discuss the aquarium history (first opened air aquarium in the United States), the importance of the frescos. Touch tank discussion and hands on knowledge of the creatures in our waters.

Get Up Close and Personal

The Touch Tank is our invitation for guests to get up close and personal with some of the more familiar creatures found in the lower keys ecosystems. Most of these animals can be seen frequently while kayaking or snorkeling our near shore waters and are completely harmless.

Touch Tank Features

The Touch Tank features several species of whelks and of course conchs, which have become the unofficial mascot of Key West. There are also several members of the Echinoderm family, which means rough skin, including sea stars, slate pencil sea urchins, serpent sea stars, and sea cucumbers. Finally, we offer giant hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs in an array of sizes for everyone to enjoy.

Holding is Allowed!

Our guests are free to handle and photograph all animals housed in the touch tank anytime during their visit to the Key West Aquarium and our guides are always available to assist and answer questions.

More Information

Please contact us for additional information regarding the touch tank for the Key West Aquarium. After you’ve gotten up close and person with our sea creatures, discover even more of the island’s natural surroundings and marine life.