Articles from The Florida Aquarium

From the icy waters of the Pacific Northwest to the heart of Tampa Bay, a new adventure awaits. Today, The Florida Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of The Tide Pool — one of the only cold-water touch habitats on Florida’s west coast. The Tide Pool is a 60-foot-long, 4,000-gallon, cold-water touch habitat that invites guests to discover, touch, and connect with more than 200 marine invertebrates—quadrupling the animals from the previous No Bone Zone exhibit.

The Florida Aquarium has once again earned one of the highest honors in the industry—accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Announced at AZA’s Mid-Year Meeting in Palm Springs, California, the distinction recognizes the Aquarium’s dedication to animal care, conservation, education, guest experience, fiscal responsibility and facility management.