Christmas came early at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo with the birth of a rare baby in an adorable pygmy package. An endangered pygmy hippopotamus was born in the early morning on Dec. 1, 2017 to experienced Read More …
It’s going to be a spooktacular time at this year’s Guppyween held at The Florida Aquarium. On October 28 and 29 1-5 p.m. kids can trick-or-treat throughout the Aquarium. There will be family-friendly entertainment and Read More …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently designated The Florida Aquarium as a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™. The Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Read More …
Covering roughly 240 acres along the Hillsborough River and just a mile off exit 266 of Interstate 75, Lettuce Lake Park is easily accessible to locals and visitors alike. The park features nature trails, a Read More …
The Florida Aquarium successfully sent five sea turtle hatchlings back to the ocean after an eight-month stay at the downtown Tampa facility. The ‘washback’ sea turtle hatchlings, which were released a couple of miles offshore Read More …
See dazzlingly displays in the sky and sea this Independence Day at The Florida Aquarium! Enjoy views of the fireworks (scheduled for 9 p.m.) from our new airy outdoor plaza or take a Fireworks Cruise Read More …
The Florida Aquarium and its Center for Conservation team were thrilled to release eight rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles on the Canaveral National Seashore in New Smyrna, Florida on Thursday – World Oceans Day. These Read More …
Chairman of The Florida Aquarium Board of Directors Mark Watson announced that their Search Committee has chosen Roger Germann to be the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Previously Executive Vice President and 16-year Read More …