Is there parking near the Key West Aquarium?

There is metered parking around Mallory Square. There is a parking garage at the Westin Resort one block over. There is also a Park and Ride garage located on the corner of Caroline and Grinnell Street where you can use the city bus to get downtown.

Does the Key West Aquarium have public presentations?

Guests can choose to attend any of our public presentations where we delve a little deeper into one of the exciting exhibits at the aquarium. All presentations are free with admission.

Can I take photographs while inside the Key West Aquarium?

Absolutely. Photographs and video are always welcome.

Do I have to take a tour or can I explore the Key West Aquarium on my own?

That is entirely up to our guests if they would like to follow a tour. We recommend browsing the exhibits on your own and making time for a tour if your schedule allows.

How much time should I expect to spend at the Key West Aquarium?

The average time our guests spend at once is 45 minutes to an hour. However, since you can enter and exit freely with your ticket, you may spend any amount of time you desire.

Is the Key West Aquarium handicap accessible?

Yes, the Aquarium is one story and wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring my dog to the Key West Aquarium?

Yes! Dogs are welcome anytime as long as they are on leashes. The aquarium reserves the right to request the removal of any animal displaying aggressive behavior or for excessive noise.

Can I bring outside food and drink into the Aquarium?

No, food and drinks are currently not allowed inside the Aquarium.

Key West Aquarium Admission

Key West, USA

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1 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get up close with some of Key West’s most fascinating creatures at the renowned Key West Aquarium. Located in bustling Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium is home to alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other local marine animals. With this 1-day admission ticket, check out the touch tank’s beautiful sea stars, sea urchins, giant hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs. Guests can enjoy guided aquarium tours as well as interactive shark feedings. It's one of Key West's most popular attractions for people of all ages.

Admission to the Key West Aquarium in Florida
Observe some of the most intriguing sea creatures in habitats that mimic their natural environment
Learn about eels, barracudas, sharks and other creatures of the sea
Pet real sea life like sea stars and urchins in the interactive Touch Tank

What's Included

Admission to Aquarium

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

05/31/2026 - 05/31/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
06/01/2026 - 06/07/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
06/08/2026 - 06/13/2026
Monday - Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
06/14/2026 - 06/14/2026
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
06/15/2026 - 06/28/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
06/29/2026 - 08/23/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
08/24/2026 - 08/27/2026
Monday - Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
08/28/2026 - 08/30/2026
Friday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
08/31/2026 - 11/22/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
11/23/2026 - 11/24/2026
Monday - Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
11/25/2026 - 11/29/2026
Wednesday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
11/30/2026 - 03/28/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
03/29/2027 - 03/31/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Departure Point

Key West Aquarium, 1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040-6634

What To Expect

The Key West Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums in Florida and one of the most popular attractions for people of all ages when visiting the area. It’s also home to the very creatures than can be found in the waters of Key West — sharks, turtles, stingrays, a wide variety of fish and much more.

The aquarium is renowned for its interactivity. The popular Touch Tank is a way for guests to get up close with some of the more familiar creatures that can be found in Key West’s waters. Many of these marine animals — like conchs, sea stars, slate pencil sea urchins, serpent sea stars, sea cucumbers, giant hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs — can be seen when kayaking or snorkeling.

Hop on one of the four daily tours and watch (and participate in) a shark feeding, learning more about one of humankind’s most feared apex predators in the process. Then come face to face with a juvenile nurse shark and touch its tail. At the Atlantic Shores Exhibit, feed some of the larger animals while discussing the variety of marine life in the exhibit — tropical and game fish, sharks and sea turtles in a 50,000-gallon tank. Other aquarium exhibits feature alligators, stingrays, jellyfish and more.

Key West Aquarium

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q:Where is the Key West Aquarium located?

A:The Key West Aquarium is located on the world-famous Mallory Square, home of the nightly Sunset Celebration. We are at the corner of Front St. and Whitehead St. in historic Old Town Key West. Our address is #1 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040

Feb 2021

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.5

based on 159 reviews

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Sting ray feeding

Rob_B, Apr 2026

Small, but nice aquarium l. The sting ray feeding by Matt was informative and fun. Nurse sharks were also i terestinf.

Enjoyable time exploring...

James_G, Feb 2026

Enjoyable time exploring the various exhibits. A good experience for an hour and if you have children.

great exhibits of aquatic...

James_R, Jan 2026

great exhibits of aquatic life. . interactive experience with some of the species of fish. . very informative videos and educational content regarding the species exhibited. great location right near mallory square

Aquarium Visit

Tammy_B, Jan 2026

Stay for the presentations. Aquarium is small, but the presentations make the experience. It was a fun experience. I also enjoyed seeing all the old photos on the upper wall of the aquarium over the years.

Pricey but worth it for the cause

Patricia_W, Jan 2026

The aquarium is nice, small, exhibits are pretty, seems well cared for. Outside exhibits were very limited and some under construction. Because of these factors the price was high. That said, it’s a non-profit dedicated to good work so I don’t mind supporting them.

The aquarium is small,...

Jeanine_T, Dec 2025

The aquarium is small, but they do a good job with what they have. The staff were friendly and helpful. It wasn’t crowded when we were there so was easy to get a good view of presentation and ask questions. The presentations were 15-30 apart so you didn’t have to wait long. The morning presentations repeated again in afternoon, so since ticket is good all day (can leave and re-enter) you can catch a presentation later if needed. Only gave 4 stars because like most everything in Key West it is a little overly priced for the value in my opinion. However, I do recommend it especially on a rainy day since most presentations are indoors.

I have been to several...

Barry_B, Jul 2025

I have been to several aquariums. This is a very small. You can walk through less than 30 minutes. It’s a nice to visit if you’re under 10 years old. Teenage I wouldn’t recommend.

Need refund canceled for july 12th construction

Jessica_D, Jul 2025

They canceled our date for our event and never gave us notice until we got there need a full refund please contact me asap diaz3458@gmail.com

Turtles stole the show!!

Geliece_G, Jan 2025

The aquarium staff was amazing. The amount of knowledge was a sprinkle of humor was very impressive. It’s a small aquarium but packed with personality! I loved Spike and Lola!

Not happy!

Ashley_K, Sep 2024

I was not happy at all! I was expecting it to be bigger and hoping there was a gift shop and there was hardly anything to see and it smelled bad. And the turtle looked dead! The lady selling tickets had an attitude with me. Wish I never bought ticket's I hated it. I'm not happy.

Small aquarium

Kerstin_T, Aug 2024

Very small aquarium, only very few animals. You get through it very quickly as there isn't really much to see.

Eh.

Amy_M, Jul 2024

It was very small and wasn’t really worth the $20 admission fee. Hopefully they’ll add to it someday.

A must see place in key west

Nicole_P, Jul 2024

Well worth the price of admission. They do little shows with different animals all throughout the day. Wild sharks come up in their back porch area. Also, dogs welcome!! This is a must see place in Key West hands down.

Fun and informative

Layla_G, Jul 2024

The saff was friendly and super knowledgeable of all the sea creatures. I love the Earth watch center where it felt like we were looking into outer space .

Nice Little Aquarium

RICHARD_L, Jun 2024

The aquarium is small, but a fun place to visit and explore. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great way to spend an afternoon in Key West

Tom_K, Jun 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable and gave excellent presentations. The aquarium is small but did have an interesting set of displays. The touch tank was great for little kids and the story about their turtle was most interesting.

Good small aquarium

Julie_R, Jun 2024

Liked the nurse shark pool and how they eat. Good location with it being downtown. Very informative talks with good information

A must see in KW!

Bill_G, Jan 2024

Great tour guide for this experience! She was so knowledgeable and had a very pleasant personality with a great sense of humor! Beautiful aquarium with so much to see! Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We are so happy you had a great time with our CAST. We hope you'll visit us again when you visit one of our destinations.

Great staff

kristall_c, Sep 2023

Everyone was super nice and we had a great time!! They were all very knowledgable and made our experience there a 10/10! Definitely reccomend!

Great trip

Jennifer_S, Aug 2023

We got to hear the speech about the animals this time and it was great. Would recommend going to see the different fish.

The aquarium

Susan_B, Jun 2023

I enjoyed the aquarium. It was time to feed the sharks but they weren't coming out from the water so that was a little disappointment.

Sucky aquarium

Susanne_R, Jun 2023

I could not pull up the tickets in my email. Had to purchase at the door . Was not worth the money. Felt sorry for the animals, very small tanks!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello, We were sorry to read you did not enjoy your time in our aquarium. We offer a satisfaction guarantee located on the menu page of our website, trolley tours dot com, under the heading, tours the item is "our guarantee".

Fish food

Justin_D, Apr 2023

Fun place for all to enjoy. We saw a lot of nice fish. Learned a lot about the sea. We also were able to feed fish

Key West Aquarium

Allison_G, Dec 2022

The aquarium isn’t very big or extremely interactive. However, it is a good 1 hour activity for younger children to learn about marine life around Key West. My family enjoyed seeing the turtles, lobsters, and flounder. My personal favorite was seeing the pink shrimp. Admission is good over several days.

Not worth the money

Ruth_M, Nov 2022

Just a-lot smaller then we thought and not as much there as fir hands on experience as other aquariums we been to.

Something fishy

Ruth_S, Sep 2022

The aquarium was closed for renovation and we weren't notified about this. I had received a ticket confirmation for the date. This was unacceptable. We were so looking forward to visiting.