Key West Aquarium: Explore Ocean Wonders

Uncover the fascinating realm of the sea by touring the Key West Aquarium. Navigate through the diverse segments of the aquarium and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the captivating oceans of our globe. The aquarium showcases a broad range of marine creatures such as eels, parrotfish, groupers, sharks, alligators and many more.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Key West Aquarium - Tours offered every half hour throughout the day. (See below for tour types) Shark feedings occur daily at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, and 4:30pm.
    Touch Tank/Aquarium History: Learn the aquarium history (first opened air aquarium in the United States), the importance of the frescos.
    Atlantic Shores Interactive Feed: Learn the importance of…
What's Included
  • Admission to Aquarium
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Location
Key West Aquarium
1 Whitehead St,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_g
Feb 22, 2026
Enjoyable time exploring... - Enjoyable time exploring the various exhibits. A good experience for an hour and if you have children.
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James_r
Jan 17, 2026
great exhibits of aquatic... - great exhibits of aquatic life. . interactive experience with some of the species of fish. . very informative videos and educational content regarding the species exhibited. great location right near mallory square
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L4299jcjohnr
Jan 14, 2026
Definitely a must see while in Key West - Loved the aquarium … it’s clear the staff very knowledgeable and dedicated to the success of the aquarium (attended 2 talks and both were great)— all the exhibits had terrific displays of fish. It’s not a huge/expansive aquarium like up at Boston (for example) but per square foot basis just as good !!!!!
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Tammy_b
Jan 9, 2026
Aquarium Visit - Stay for the presentations. Aquarium is small, but the presentations make the experience. It was a fun experience. I also enjoyed seeing all the old photos on the upper wall of the aquarium over the years.
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Dream631347
Jan 4, 2026
Great stop while in Key West - Lots to see up close! Really enjoyed the mangrove tank, with sharks, barracuda, sea turtles and tarpon! There was also a huge green moray eel, and keeper talks. Free feed outside in the wild fish sea tank- and many varieties came up to eat! It was a fun stop and love the history of it also.
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Jimnabholz
Oct 28, 2025
Great Place for a Special AM or PM… - A wonderful experience in Key West, especially for families with children. Learn so much about the sea life around Key West! Great exhibits, excellent staff that’s very knowledgable about everything in the aquarium. Tours on the half hour, covering all the different exhibits in the aquarium. Learn about sea turtles, health and rescue. Watch the feeding of all the different fish and sharks! What a fun afternoon… bring the kiddos!
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Browncondo2102
Oct 5, 2025
Great entertainment - This is a great little awuarium. We did the indoor exhibits and really enjoyed all of the species of fish that was there. Outside shows were great as well
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Patricia_w
Jan 4, 2026
Pricey but worth it for the cause - The aquarium is nice, small, exhibits are pretty, seems well cared for. Outside exhibits were very limited and some under construction. Because of these factors the price was high. That said, it’s a non-profit dedicated to good work so I don’t mind supporting them.
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Jeanine_t
Dec 9, 2025
The aquarium is small,... - The aquarium is small, but they do a good job with what they have. The staff were friendly and helpful. It wasn’t crowded when we were there so was easy to get a good view of presentation and ask questions. The presentations were 15-30 apart so you didn’t have to wait long. The morning presentations repeated again in afternoon, so since ticket is good all day (can leave and re-enter) you can catch a presentation later if needed. Only gave 4 stars because like most everything in Key West it is a little overly priced for the value in my opinion. However, I do recommend it especially on a rainy day since most presentations are indoors.
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Jenniferpn1713ap
Oct 22, 2025
It was ok, nothing to write home about. - The aquarium was ok. It’s very small and doesn’t have any parking which was a bummer so we got soaked walking there from our car which didn’t make for a great experience. They also don’t have a bathroom there you have to go to the mall next door. They had a decent amount of fish and some turtles and rays. My daughter’s favorite part was the touch tank. It’s all basically in one room and I think the gift shop is larger than the actual aquarium.
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From $23
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).