Scientists at The Florida Aquarium have again made history, this time becoming the first in the world to reproduce ridged cactus coral or Mycetophyllia lamarckiana in human care. The breakthrough happened over several nights earlier this month Read More …
With students out of school and parents looking for more ways to continue their children’s education, The Florida Aquarium, in collaboration with the Tampa Bay STEM Network, is launching a new series of online readings. Read More …
The Florida Aquarium marked its 25th Anniversary today like most people do, with cake. Those joining the festivities included the Aquarium’s African penguins, Sheldon an endangered green sea turtle, an octopus, and otters. The Florida Read More …
The Glazer Children’s Museum is temporarily closed to the public in response to CDC recommendations, but even from home the museum is still a source of fun and learning for Tampa Bay families. The museum Read More …
This past weekend the Florida Aquarium made the difficult decision of temporarily closing to the public in support of community efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). During the closure, the Aquarium is Read More …
Landlubbers beware! Thousands of pirates are about to descend on Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2020, being held on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. On that day, the city is surrendered to the followers of Jose Read More …
The Florida Aquarium received three critically endangered loggerhead sea turtles recently. The three turtles were found stranded on Cape Cod after being severely affected by the cold-water temperatures in New England, experiencing what is called Read More …
The Straz Center always has something amazing for you during the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Fourth Friday celebration. Stroll on down and enjoy neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop by Someday Honey, Venus Bleu, Sam E. Hues and Read More …
Getting or giving a drone for Christmas? Your first step should be to check how close you are to an airport and review the FAA’s most current rules. With the rising popularity of recreational drones Read More …
Two orphaned Florida panther kittens being cared for at ZooTampa made their public debut this week. The brothers, named Cypress and Pepper, were rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after their mother suffered from Read More …