Key West Aquarium Admission with Guided Tours
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore diverse marine life
- Engage with interactive exhibits
- Learn from expert guides
- Witness live animal feedings
- Enjoy family-friendly activities
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to Key West Aquarium
- Guided tours with knowledgeable staff
- Interactive exhibits and animal feedings
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
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 the mangrove eco system, allow guest the opportunity to feed some of our large game and tropical fish while discussing the variety of fish in the exhibit. Shark Interactive Feeding: Guides will explain the importance of sharks to our waters while allowing guests to feed and touch a live shark! Sea Turtle Conservation Tour: Learn the Aquarium’s role in the conservation efforts of these species. Stingray interactive Feedings: Interact with our stingrays by feeding and petting these animals. The Atlantic Shores Exhibit is a cross section of a near shore mangrove environment. The 50,000 gallon tank holds a variety of tropical fish and game fish.
Meeting point
Start Location
1 Whitehead St,, Key West, Florida, United States
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the aquarium's operating hours before planning your visit.
- Consider booking tickets in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
- Review the aquarium's policies on cancellations and refunds.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments.
- Parking is available nearby; consider arriving early during peak seasons.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Clean fish and happy fish
This aquarium was small but clean. You didn’t get a strong yucky fish smell when entering. The funny part is there is a fish food truck right outside the entrance. I bet the mischievous ones get fed to them. The shark feeding experience didn’t disappoint.
Great place if traveling with kids
The aquarium is one of the things you really feel like you need to do while in Key West. It's pretty small and does not have a wide variety of animals. We did see upside down jellyfish which neither of us had seen before, but everything else was the same as other aquariums. There are some great live sessions where you can learn about fish, turtles, etc. We went to the outside area where fish can swim into it directly from the ocean. We caught a glimpse of a shark tail and one of the staffers confirmed that they have a nurse shark in there. It wasn't very crowded when we were there but it wasn't peak season either. We were there about an hour or so. We did not watch any of the films, so I can't speak to their quality. We may have missed out.... This would be great if you are traveling with kids.
We had a wonderful visit!
The aquarium was smaller and older, but was very clean with very knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed the shark feeding. They have so many different shows and tours that you can see one regardless of when you get there. We really enjoyed it!
Fun time!
Fun and informative afternoon visit to the aquarium.
Family friendly
Admission was easy and personnel was friendly. Nice variety of sea turtles 4/7 species. One of my favorite activities was watching Lola get her prosthetic flipper attached.