We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Key West

Free Newsletter

Interested in Key West?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Key West each week.

  • Save Key West Aquarium
  • E-mail this page

Key West Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 156 attractions in Key West
Traveller Description:
Meet the undersea residents of Key West at the island’s first attraction. With over a 100 species of fish, turtles, sharks and birds, the Aquarium...... more » Meet the undersea residents of Key West at the island’s first attraction. With over a 100 species of fish, turtles, sharks and birds, the Aquarium features a Touch Tank where you can pick up amazing animals. The Atlantic Shores exhibit is a near the shore mangrove environment found in the Florida Keys. See stingrays, sharks, eels, lobster, tarpon, seahorses and colorful tropical fish. Feedings and tours take place at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 4:30pm every day. « less
Familiar with Key West Aquarium? Write your own description and share what you know with other travellers.
Attraction type: Aquarium, Other
Address: 1 Whitehead St Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 800 868 7482

Reviews you can trust

[ Date ] [ Rating ]
1 Dec 2009

The Key West Aquarium is a small, cute, "old school" aquarium, built in 1935. It's an open-air aquarium featuring local fish, sharks and turtles. Kids will enjoy the picking up large hermit crab-like creatures in the touch tank and viewing nurse sharks up close in the ground-level tank. In the back, they also have a shark feeding show. Don't expect... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Ferndale, Maryland
16 Sep 2009

I don't have any kids but I felt like one in this aquarium. It is very small but they have a shallow open tank where you can touch horseshoe crabs, conch and urchins. Everyday at certain times they feed the sharks and stingrays so you can watch. There is a little bit of everything here from rescued sea turtles to... more

3 Aug 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Although the aquarium is really small, it is worth at least a visit. The admission is not too expensive, and you can find a coupon for $2 off admission in a coupon book. The inside shark tank was cool, and you get to get pretty darn close to the sharks swimming around. The outside shark enclosure was cool too. We... more

very nice
Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
17 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Wife took 6 y/o son and they both enjoyed the aquarium very much. They spent a few hours there and felt the price was worth the attraction. more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
Pittston, Pa
11 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

It isn't going to take up an afternoon, but the Aquarium in KW is a very nice place to go, especially if you have kids with you. The guides do a great job at teaching about the animals they have, and its a great place to get out of the rain for an hour. Its $12 to get in, which... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Midwest USA
7 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I visited the Key West Aquarium on May 5 and have to say it was a very refreshing and educational stop. I was there during the tour, and the guide was outstanding. It was the first time that I ever saw live rays (they are very friendly) being fed and got the chance to pet a nurse shark. Price of... more

31 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My MIL wanted to visit Key West during our recent trip to Florida. There was not a lot to do for my two sons (11 and 5) and they were growing bored until we got to the Aquarium. The touch tank was fascinating, and learning about and watching the sting rays and the nurse sharks being fed kept them entralled.... more

16 Feb 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of the original tourist attractions in Key West. It certainly doesn't compare with Sea World, but who needs all that glitz? You do have an opportunity to touch some sea creatures. The guides were pleasant and well-informed. A nice retreat for the kids for an hour or so. more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
Tampa,Fl
18 Nov 2008

We had a nice time at the aquarium. We walked in right as a tour began and our guide was quite informative. The last time we visited we didnt even realize there was another side area to the place. Make sure you see the whole aquarium. Just big enough to spend an hour or more if you look at each... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
long island, ny
22 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is an old fashioned Florida-style aquarium. This is NOT one of those mega-aquariums like in Brookyn, NY, Baltimore, MD or Tampa, FL. However, for the few bucks they charge to get in you'll spend an hour or so looking at the exhibits and enjoying a little education about the marine life (and get out of the sun). Great for... more

Travellers Who Viewed This Attraction Also Viewed
No photo provided
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: Key West, Florida Keys
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: Key West, Florida Keys
Price not available
Write Your Own Attraction Review

Been to Key West Aquarium? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos

Key West Aquarium: Management Resources

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Centre
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Key West Aquarium Address

1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 800 868 7482