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August 1, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Rehabilitates and Releases Eight Sea Turtles Back to the Atlantic Ocean
Ormond Beach, FL (June 26, 2024) – After three months of intensive care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach, FL, eight juvenile green sea turtles will be making their way home to the waters of…
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July 4, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Joins the July Plastic Free Ecochallenge
Tampa, FL (July 4, 2024) – As a conservation-based aquarium and leader in creating a more sustainable world, The Florida Aquarium is proud to support the Plastic Free Ecochallenge throughout July. The Aquarium joins other zoos, aquariums, educational institutions, and…
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June 21, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Unveils Stunning Transformation of its Second-Largest Habitat
Tampa, FL (June 21, 2024) — Today, The Florida Aquarium is unveiling the successful transformation of its second-largest habitat into a vibrant Indo-Pacific wonderland. Over the past week, the Aquarium has said “g’day” to thousands of new fish, introducing them…
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June 14, 2024
Young Divers Successfully SCUBA Certified at The Florida Aquarium’s Unique Summer Camp
Tampa, FL (June 14, 2024) — The Florida Aquarium is proud to announce that all campers participating in its summer SCUBA certification program have successfully earned their Open Water NAUI SCUBA Diver certification, achieving a remarkable 100% success rate. Today…
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June 13, 2024
Local Partners Unite to Inspire Future Female Leaders in STEM
Tampa, FL (June 10, 2024)— The Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) are teaming up with Hillsborough County Public Schools and ZooTampa at Lowry Park to inspire young girls in middle and high school to pursue…
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May 26, 2024
Dive into The Florida Aquarium’s New Exclusive Encounter: Stingray Feeding Experience
Tampa, FL (May 26, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium is inviting guests to dive into the fascinating world of aquatic life with its newest immersive encounter: Stingray Feeding Experience. During this exclusive adventure—which launches on Tuesday, May 28—guests will go…
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May 24, 2024
Feathers in Flight: Exciting New Show Soars into The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL (May 24, 2024) – This Memorial Day weekend, guests at The Florida Aquarium will be among the first to enjoy Feathers in Flight—an exciting new interactive and educational experience featuring birds from around the world. With birds like…
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May 15, 2024
Young Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Returning Home After Successful Rehabilitation at The Florida Aquarium
Apollo Beach, FL (May 15, 2024) – After five months of dedicated care at The Florida Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Sergeant is ready to return to the turtle’s ocean home. Sergeant, who…
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May 5, 2024
Breeding Hope: The Florida Aquarium Begins First Coral Spawning Since Last Summer’s Record-Breaking Ocean Heatwave
Apollo Beach, FL (May 5, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research Center kickstarts a season of hope as the first signs of coral spawning emerged in their facility this weekend amid concerning global coral bleaching events and…
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April 30, 2024
The Florida Aquarium is Nominated as One of the Best in the Country
Tampa, FL (April 30, 2024) –The Florida Aquarium is once again honored to receive a nomination in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award competition. Now, the community can help put the Aquarium and Tampa Bay in the national spotlight. Voting…
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