At a glance
- Price
- From $17 per person (checked 8 Oct 2026)
- Length
- 1 hours
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5 from 176 reviews on Viator
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Type
- Day trips, Attraction tickets & museums
- Length: about an hour
- Residents: sharks, eels, parrotfish, groupers and alligators
- Heads-up: small; reviews average 3.6
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A small aquarium in the heart of Key West with sharks, eels, parrotfish, groupers and alligators among its residents. Budget about an hour.
Honest take
Reviews average 3.6 from about 175, and people mostly say it's smaller than expected. It's a reasonable rainy-hour stop or a quick visit with kids, but for real marine life, the shark and wildlife boat tour is far better rated.
Itinerary
Tours offered every half hour throughout the day.
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.
Included
- Admission to Aquarium
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Questions
How long do you need at the Key West Aquarium?
About an hour.
Is the Key West Aquarium good for kids?
It's small but easy with children, and a useful option on a rainy hour.
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