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April 19, 2024
Local Students Transform Beach Trash into Artistic Masterpieces with a Meaningful Message
Tampa, FL (April 19, 2024) – Local students from Robinson High and Lanier Elementary—two Port Tampa schools—are diving in to a project to raise awareness about the problem of trash in our waterways and along our beaches, while showcasing the…
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March 25, 2024
96-Year-Old Man Completes Record-Breaking SeaTREK at The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL (March 25, 2024) – They say you’re never too old to try something new, and 96-year-old Fred Johnson of Erie, Pennsylvania is living proof; he recently set a record for the world’s oldest SeaTREK participant during a visit…
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March 22, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Unveils New State-of-the-Art Coral Conservation & Research Center
Tampa, FL (March 22, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium, a world renowned leader in coral reproduction and restoration, officially opened a new 4,200 square-foot expansion of its Coral Conservation and Research Center in Apollo Beach today. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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March 18, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Celebrates Expanded Partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa, FL – The Florida Aquarium is proud to reveal the newly transformed Stingray Beach exhibit, now sponsored by the Tampa Bay Rays. These exciting updates to the hands-on experience, located on the second floor of the Aquarium’s downtown Tampa…
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February 29, 2024
The Florida Aquarium Unveils New Ticketing System to Enhance Guest Experience Amid Record Attendance
Tampa, FL – In response to unprecedented growth and to continue providing exceptional guest experiences, The Florida Aquarium is making enhancements to its guest visitation and ticketing procedures. Following a record-breaking year that welcomed nearly 1.1 million guests, the Aquarium…
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January 25, 2024
Local Students Dive into Real-World Learning Opportunities as The Florida Aquarium Cuts Ribbon of JA Biztown Storefront
DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES PHOTOS & VIDEO HERE TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2024) – The Florida Aquarium recently announced the official opening of an interactive storefront and learning experience at Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s JA Biztown. The student-sized town provides hands-on…
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January 11, 2024
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM ENCOURAGES BEAD RECYCLING WITH GASPARILLA PROMOTION Collect beads to help protect marine life and our waterways and receive discounted admission.
Tampa, FL (January 11, 2024) – The community is invited to join the crew at The Florida Aquarium to help keep beads out of the Bay during Gasparilla. Revelers are encouraged to drop off beads collected during the celebration at…
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December 19, 2023
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM WELCOMES ITS ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR A surprise celebration marks a historic milestone for the iconic Downtown Tampa attraction.
Tampa, FL (December 19, 2023) When David Narankevicius, his wife and two young sons planned their very first trip to The Florida Aquarium, they never imagined the experience would be quite like today’s visit. The Aquarium staff packed the lobby…
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December 1, 2023
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM RECEIVES LEADERSHIP GIFT FROM VINIK FAMILY
Tampa, FL (December 1, 2023) – The Florida Aquarium is honored to announce Jeff and Penny Vinik through the Vinik Family Foundation have made a major leadership gift in the amount of $1.5 million to support the Aquarium’s $45M Sea…
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November 22, 2023
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM LAUNCHES FARM-TO-AQUARIUM PARTNERSHIP Le Roots Premium Urban Farm is supplying high-quality local produce for the Aquarium’s animals.
TAMPA, FL (November 22, 2023)—The Florida Aquarium has partnered with Le Roots, a premium urban farm in South Tampa, to provide high-quality produce to its animals with a focus on animal wellbeing and sustainability. Species like the radiated tortoises, Linnaeus’s…
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