There's so much to do and see here. Learn about protecting manatees, rescuing coral reefs, and how to help endangered sea turtles. The Miami Seaquarium provides a full day of fun for visitors of all ages with 38 acres to explore and hundreds of animals to discover.
Visitors can also opt to add on one of Miami Seaquarium Animal Encounters. Whether you’re interested in swimming with the Dolphins or Harbor Seals, or taking an underwater walking journey with Sea Trek, there’s something for everyone. Advance reservations are required and additional fees apply.
Miami Seaquarium highlights
- Top Deck Dolphin Show – see bottlenose dolphins perform acrobatics as they leap and roll through the air and water. You can also view these incredible creatures above and below water at any time.
- Golden Dome Sea Lion Show – watch as Salty the Sea Lion and his Reef Rangers show off their comedy timing as they explore the reef in the search for a littering diver. You'll also learn about protecting the ocean from trash, and recycling.
- Killer Whale and Dolphin Show – see Pacific white-sided dolphins living, playing, and performing alongside Lolita the killer whale.
- Flipper Dolphin Show – this Caribbean themed show is focussed on everyone's favorite dolphin, Flipper. There’s also a historic display of images and nostalgia from the original TV show at the entrance of Flipper's stadium.
- Touch Pools – get hands-on and touch bamboo sharks, cleaner fish, and invertebrates.
- Caribbean Flamingoes – see these pink-feathered birds as they enjoy their tropical surroundings.
- Penguin Isle – see the penguins up close in this new exhibit, then learn all about them in the interactive displays.
- Manatee Exhibit – discover the oceans gentle giants and learn more about their rescue and rehabilitation.
- Conservation Outpost – learn about sea turtles and manatees and the challenges they face in the wild.
- Tortuga Flats – find out more about the five endangered sea turtle species in this exhibit.
- Seal and Sea Lion – observe these amazing creatures and even feed them if you time your visit right.
- Discovery Bay – this wild mangrove forest is entirely natural, enjoy the peace and quiet overlooking Biscayne Bay.
Did you know
- The seaquarium has been welcoming visitors since 1955.
- In 1985 Amanda the sea lion was the first sea lion in the world to undergo cataract surgery.
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