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March 9, 2020
Waddle Over to The Florida Aquarium and Spend a Spring Break ‘Staycation’ with our Aquatic Superstars
Spring Break 2020 will be here soon, and now’s a great time to make plans for time with the kids. This year, skip the airport restroom lines and cross-country road trip meltdowns and take your family on a spring break staycation in…
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February 29, 2020
The Florida Aquarium Officially Launches Washed Ashore – Art to Save the Sea
On exhibit for the first time in the Tampa Bay region, The Florida Aquarium presents “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” from February 29 through the end of August. This unique exhibit educates about the negative and devastating effects…
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February 15, 2020
The Florida Aquarium and Green Gasparilla Dive in for 3rd Annual Post Gasparilla Diver Cleanup
To help launch this year’s post-Gasparilla Diver cleanup, The Florida Aquarium, Green Gasparilla, Calypso Dive and NAUI divers did their part in keeping our shorelines healthy by diving into the waters around Davis Islands for an underwater cleanup. Over 20 divers donned their wetsuits…
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February 3, 2020
The Florida Aquarium’s Rehab Center Takes in Cold-stunned Endangered Sea Turtles
Several sea turtles arrived yesterday for rehabilitation at The Florida Aquarium’s $4.1 million Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at the Center for Conservation in Apollo Beach. This is the second group of turtles from the state’s east coast to be cared for…
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January 30, 2020
Celebrate 25 Years of The Florida Aquarium With Its First-Ever 21+ Sleepover Event
Have you ever wanted to sleep with the fishes? Look no further! The Florida Aquarium is hosting a Leap with the Fishes adults-only sleepover. Join us for a night full of unique experiences and fascinating programming all after dark at the Aquarium without any…
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January 23, 2020
The Florida Aquarium Encourages an Eco-Friendly Gasparilla
The Florida Aquarium encourages you to celebrate Gasparilla in an eco-friendly way this year! Starting January 19, (the day following the Gasparilla Children’s Parade) through February 2, bring 10 pounds of beads to the Aquarium to receive a $10 discount off admission. 20 pounds…
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January 22, 2020
WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil and The Florida Aquarium Announce $51,608 Donation to Australia Zoo
The Florida Aquarium and Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil announce a $51,608 donation to the Australia Zoo to support their efforts to save wildlife affected by the bushfires in Australia. The Florida Aquarium President and CEO Roger Germann and…
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January 16, 2020
The Florida Aquarium Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary with Major Announcements
The Florida Aquarium announced 14-months of infrastructure expansion, exhibit enhancement, and fun, engaging onsite and community events to celebrate 25 years. The Florida Aquarium opened its doors on March 31, 1995, in what was then a mostly undeveloped Channel District. Since…
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January 9, 2020
WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil Teams Up With The Florida Aquarium to Raise Funds for Australia Bushfire Rescue Efforts
Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, is partnering with The Florida Aquarium on a worldwide scale in order to save wildlife affected by the bushfires in Australia. The Florida Aquarium President and CEO Roger Germann and Titus are coming…
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January 8, 2020
Endangered Green Sea Turtle Amputee, “Endor” Released by The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium shares an inspirational story of sea turtle resilience. Today, the Aquarium’s Animal Response Team, supported by Florida Blue, released Endor, a juvenile green sea turtle amputee at Wilbur by the Sea. Endor arrived at The Florida Aquarium’s…
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