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Underwater Helmet-Diving Experience at the Miami Seaquarium

• Underwater Helmet-Diving Experience
• Day pass to all Miami Seaquarium shows and exhibits
• Miami Seaquarium General Admission
• Food and drinks
• Old Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, USA
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Must be at least 10 years of age to participate. Participants under 14 years must be accompanied by a paying adult or older sibling who also is participating.
• Participants ages 14-17 must be accompanied by supervising adult
• Eyeglasses are permitted, but no sunglasses (transition lenses are acceptable). Guests are not permitted to wear jewelry.
• No scuba or snorkel experience necessary
• Certain physical and mental impairments or conditions make your participation in a Sea Trek Reef Encounter unadvisable. Examples include but are not limited to: back or neck issues, history of health conditions, seizures, respiratory problems (including asthma), pregnancy, mental impairments such as anxiety or phobias (especially claustrophobia). Should you have any questions about this, please contact your doctor.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• toninamanziello 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Dolphin interaction Beautiful aquarium that is enjoyable for the whole family. We were gifted a dolphin experience by the program director and my sons absolutely enjoyed interacting with the dolphins. Read more Written April 24, 2024
• shoshanabk 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Went with our 2 year old was amazing We had a great time at the Miami Seaquarium! The staff was amazing and the grounds are gorgeous! We especially loved the dolphin show and petting the dolphins! Read more Written April 16, 2024
• britainu2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Teaching my son about wildlife. Beautiful park. Staff is amazing. Variety of animals and shows that are entertaining. My son and I were invited to swim with dolphins. What a great way to spend a day. Read more Written April 14, 2024
• Krista506 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Saddest Exhibit Brochure needs to be updated. Lolita, the orca on the front of your brochure and featured prominently within your brochure, is DEAD. Goes to show you how outdated everything is about this place, including keeping orcas and other marine life in captivity. Read more Written March 31, 2024
• NEK_MD 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Aquarium in its death spiral… Bought tickets online for this place at my son’s request and unfortunately did not read the reviews ahead of time. This was a $210 mistake (tickets with 15% discount and $20 (!) parking). The park is tired, dilapidated, out-dated, and the exhibits for the animals appeared dirty. There were as many exhibits as partially shuttered food venues. The bright spots of the visit were that we happened to walk up to the top of the dolphin tank and met a caretaker who was playing with the dolphins. They came up to the edge of the pool, so we got a good look at them. The dolphin show “Flipper” was well-intentioned but short, and the staff seemed to imply that the oldest dolphin, “Flipper,” had been working at the park for 50 years. After the visit, I searched for “seaquarium” and “certification” on Google and learned that the park is being shuttered by Miami-Dade for animal welfare concerns, USDA violations, and loss of zoologic certficiation. The articles in the Miami Herald and The Guardian are damning. I just hope our payment will help the animals and that they are relocated safely when the park closes. Don’t waste your money here. Read more Written March 28, 2024
• E9417WGruthc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Seaquarium Experience We are from the west and were excited to go to the Miami Seaquarium. We loved the dolphin and seal shows. The trainers love the animals and you can clearly see their dedication and care for them. We also chose to do a dolphin experience and got to engage with a dolphin. The best part of the whole day, so incredible! Again, the trainers and managers were so genuinely loving towards all the animals. They love their jobs. They are talented. We were impressed with their professionalism and protocols in place for animal care. And those qualities really enhanced the experience for all of us. The day also inspired my son and got him watching the 1960’s Flipper movies/shows. He loved watching Flippers world record holding 15ft jump at the seaquarium show! Read more Written March 15, 2024
• Masteryates 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Save yourself the money and goto Miami Zoo instead Firstly it's now $20 to park your car, not $10 as some have stated. Upon entering, it was like only 40% of the park and attractions were open and we left not even half an hour after entering. For $120 all in for 2 people, we can't recommend a visit under any circumstances, even if you have the Go City Pass. Read more Written March 14, 2024
• Cowleasow 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles A well-presented park with plenty to see and do. I took a bus from Miami out to the Seaquarium midweek. Not many visitors which was ideal as it was quite easy to get around the park and attend all the shows. A couple of the exhibits were closed due to renovation but there was still plenty to see. There is quite a variety animals and they do appear well looked-after except for the 2 manatees in the Manatee Exhibit pool - they really should be given a better place to spend out their time (can't be released due to injuries). Read more Written February 29, 2024
• vkI8044ST 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t support animal cruelty!!! This place is verifiably inhumane. If you actually care about animals you will not put your money towards a place that does not treat animals well. Read more Written February 23, 2024
• L2084GWmariea 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles DONT WASTE YOUR MNEY OR TIME DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY- THE BEST FEATURE IS THE FLAMINGOS BEFORE YOU ENTER. ITS DIRTY, THERE ARE LITERALLY NO ANIMALS, AND ITS A TOTAL WAST OF MONEY Read more Written February 18, 2024
• michaelmY7UK 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Skip. Really lacks value for money. Many closed exhibits and a lack of actual aquarium type attractions. We were hoping for more. Read more Written February 16, 2024
• Seaside13745012501 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Meeting dolphins in Miami We had a great time today. All the staff was really enthusiastic and kind. The encounter with dolphins was just amazing. Its a great experince to stroke such a lovely animals while led by a brilliant guide with many interesting stories and all background gossips. Thank you very much ❤️. Read more Written February 9, 2024
• adriancastrillo 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t waste your money The place is seriously outdated, it looks, feels, and smells old... about half of the attractions are closed or out of service. This visit would have been amazing... had it happened in 1978. Please safe yourselves the pain of enduring 20min in this place as that's the time it'll take to cover the entire place. Read more Written January 27, 2024
• Trip27605594276 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Do not take your family! Poor facilities, dangerous food safety, very sad animals. Many facilities permanently closed. Do not go! This place is falling apart. All the facilities need serious maintenance. Many were closed for renovations s but looked to never be opening again. There was a fly inside the taco I order (thank god I saw it!) I looked because the meat was very hard and I wasn’t sure my kids should eat it. Good thing I looked! I mentioned this calmly to a nearby manager who apologized and admitted they were having serious management issues. He offered money back immediately for the expensive food. Of Most concern, the animals all looked very poorly cared for and the overall experience ended up being more sad than anything. One dolphin in the dolphin show was said to be more than 40 years old. I’m not sure how this place is still open. Read more Written January 23, 2024
• 621pamf 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Not great. Disappointing and expensive. We really wanted to love this aquarium trip but it was pretty disappointing. The facility had many exhibits that were empty including the manatee area which was a huge bummer. We arrived around 2 pm and most of the events for the day were over. We made it to the sea lion show which was a highlight of the trip. Unfortunately, they had loud holiday music playing over speakers (on January 7th) and didn't turn the music down when the sea lion trainer was talking. The sea lions were wonderful and really well-trained. I wanted to hear what the trainer was saying about how they train them but the music was way too loud. I also think that her microphone wasn't of high quality and her words didn't come through clearly. If you have a kiddo who gets overstimulated and is sensitive to noise, I would skip this show. This facility seems to cater to people who can pay extra for encounters with some of the animals. We paid over $120 for three people just to get in and then an extra $20 for parking. I feel like the entry fee was extremely overpriced for the limited offerings. Read more Written January 16, 2024

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Reef scuba diving - the sea trek reef encounter.

By Lauren Tjaden

I’ve always wanted to share what SCUBA reef diving in Florida is like with, well, everyone. I want everyone to have the chance to wonder at the fish, in all their vivid glory and shapes and sizes. I want them to see odd plants that are actually animals swaying in their secret rhythms. I want them to be transported by the experience, as I am, to what is literally another world.

But learning to reef dive takes time. It isn’t cheap, either, even if you just do a "Discovery Dive."  Further, all kinds of restrictions exist.

Miami Seaquarium has solved all that with their  Sea Trek Reef Encounter . If you can walk and breathe, you can enjoy Sea Trek.

First, you’ll don a state-of-the-art dive helmet that allows you to breathe freely. Then you’ll descend 15 feet below the surface with your Sea Trek Guide for an underwater walking journey in their 300,000-gallon Coral Reef Tank. You’ll encounter schools of tropical fish, stingrays and more.  Your experience also includes a full day of shows and exhibits at Miami Seaquarium.

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Sea Trek Reef Encounter  at Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149 (305) 361-5705

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TREK through the Heart of the Sea!

Take an aquatic adventure with SeaTREK, a guided underwater walking tour! Designed for non-divers 10 years of age or older, SeaTREK takes place in our 15-foot deep Heart of the Sea habitat where participants can explore coral caves alongside hundreds of fish, spotted eagle rays, bonnethead sharks, and a loggerhead sea turtle! With no swimming involved, this exciting underwater opportunity allows people from all walks of life – even those not well acquainted with water – access to the wonders of the aquatic world.

How long is the SeaTREK experience?

The SeaTREK experience is approximately one hour long, beginning with a training and safety debrief followed by approximately 20 minutes under water.

Where does SeaTREK take place?

Your adventure will be in the Aquarium’s 15-foot Heart of the Sea habitat, located just down the way from our Waves of Wonder habitat and Coral Reef Gallery. During your adventure, you will be able to explore coral caves alongside hundreds of fish, spotted eagle rays, bonnethead sharks, and a loggerhead sea turtle.

What will I experience when I am under water?

The SeaTREK experience is an underwater walking tour led by certified SeaTREK guides. Participants can explore coral caves alongside the aquatic animals who live amongst them.

Can I participate in SeaTREK without purchasing an Aquarium ticket?

The SeaTREK ticket link is priced to include admission to the Aquarium. However, all guests not participating will need to purchase admission.

Please note : Children cannot be left unsupervised.

When can I participate in the SeaTREK experience?

SeaTREK is available five times per day with a maximum of four guests per experience.

What is the safety protocol of the SeaTREK program?

Throughout the SeaTREK experience, you will be accompanied by a SeaTREK guide to ensure you have the safest and most enjoyable experience possible. All SeaTREK guides are certified in CPR, first aid and emergency oxygen administration. With a commitment to health and safety, all SeaTREK related gear is cleaned using a two-phase disinfection process.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, and shower items. All underwater gear will be provided, including a wetsuit. Locker rooms with showers will be available before and after your program. Lockers are also available to store your personal items.

If you choose, you may bring a small underwater camera; however, it must remain tethered to the body at all times. Flash and strobe lights are strictly prohibited . Otherwise, no personal equipment is permitted in the habitat for the health and safety of the animals. The Florida Aquarium’s SeaTREK guides have the right to deny use of a camera at their sole discretion to ensure the safety the animals and other participants.

As someone who has traveled to Tampa via air, are there any precautions I need to take?

As with any underwater dive-related activity, it is advised that participants do to not fly within 4 hours of completing their SeaTREK experience.

Where do I park for SeaTREK?

Parking is available for guests in the City of Tampa frictionless parking lot located adjacent to The Florida Aquarium at 864 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602.

For more information on parking and directions to the Aquarium, please click here .

Where do I go when I arrive for the SeaTREK experience?

Upon arrival to the Aquarium, please proceed to the Guest Services desk to receive your Aquarium admission and check in for your SeaTREK experience. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled SeaTREK experience time. 

What is the cancellation policy?

The SeaTREK experience is subject to cancellation due to severe weather conditions or other safety concerns. If the Aquarium cancels a program due to weather conditions, participants may opt to reschedule or receive a refund. Any changes to a scheduled program must be submitted via email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the scheduled program.

Cancellation requests received via email up to 24 hours prior to a scheduled program are eligible for rescheduling while cancellation requests received via email less than 24 hours prior to the schedule program are nonrefundable .

Any requests to reschedule or cancel a program can be emailed to [email protected] .

“We are surrounded by water and wildlife but life under the surface remains a mystery. Our new underwater interaction provides the rare opportunity for more people, regardless of their ability to swim, to experience the aquatic world from the ocean floor surrounded by charismatic sea life. The SeaTREK program is our aim to break down personal and cultural barriers and provide a positive in-water experience that inspires conservation of our natural world.”

– Roger Germann, President and CEO of The Florida Aquarium .

For more information, please contact The Florida Aquarium at (813) 273-4000 or [email protected]

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Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world.

What you need to know

• The entire experience will last approximately 1 hour.
• All participants must be 8 years or older. Children 8-14 years old must be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian in the water.
• Be sure to bring a bathing suit!
• Check-in is at the Discovery Desk on the upper level around the corner from Penguin Point.
• You will be given an OdySea Aquarium wetsuit to change into and a locker to store your belongings.
• You will then get a quick SeaTREK safety briefing.
• It’s then time to get in the water! You will enter the aquarium via a ladder. The depth is approximately 8 ft.
• Once the whole group is underwater, you will walk along a trail and come face-to-face with our resident fish.

Who Can Participate

• Pregnant women cannot participate
• Children must be 8 years or older to participate
• Children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water
• Children 15-17 must have a parent or guardian signature to participate
• SeaTREK may not be suitable for participants with pre-existing health conditions.
• Additional planning is required for large groups, birthday celebrations, engagements and other special accommodations. Please contact Jessica Tammen ( [email protected] ) to organize your adventure or for clarification surrounding age and participation policies.
• The first SeaTREK tour was in 1999.
• SeaTREK has hosted over 2 million guests.
• The oldest person to do SeaTREK is 93.
• SeaTREK can be found in 27 countries on 5 continents around the world.
• SeaTREK helmets have been featured on The Amazing Race, Mythbusters, The Bachelor, and Stranger Things.
• SeaTREK's mascot is an iguana named "Trekker"

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Each session is limited to 8 participants. Buy online to reserve your spot!

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Welcome to Miami Seaquarium ® , where conservation and education go hand in hand.

On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other.

Welcome to Miami Seaquarium, where endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven and dolphins delight children of all ages. Providing unique and interactive experiences that are educational and fun for visitors looking for things to do in Miami and South Florida, the Seaquarium’s conservation efforts have protected thousands of animals since opening in 1955. Miami Seaquarium champions the importance of environmental stewardship and conservation through education brought to life through astounding animal presentations featuring sea lions, cetaceans, penguins and more.

Miami Seaquarium

Daily admission includes a fun filled day of marine-life shows and exhibits on 38 beautiful acres overlooking the Miami skyline. Visit our Calendar for park hours.

Conservation

Our commitment to conservation and care is demonstrated every day through the actions of our dedicated staff. From rescue and rehabilitation efforts to educating the next generation of veterinarians, caretakers and all-around animal lovers, the mission of Miami Seaquarium is to conserve the wonders of our natural wonder and provide unparalleled care to the animals who call the Seaquarium home.

Education & Outreach

Education is key at Miami Seaquarium. Unique programs are available for several groups including: home school, field trips, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and more. Whether you’re camping out or just spending an afternoon at the park, kids will learn about marine-life in a new light.

Miami Seaquarium boasts a wide variety of marine life, remarkable educational programs and state of the art rescue and rehabilitation efforts. The public relations team at Miami Seaquarium is available to assist working media on a variety of editorial projects. Media visits offer the unique opportunity to explore Miami Seaquarium and speak with a variety of animal and tourism experts.

Members of the media who would like to schedule a visit or need assistance with a story should email [email protected] or call 305-361-5705. We look forward to greeting you at Miami Seaquarium.

66 years ago, Miami Seaquarium first opened its doors to become one of South Florida’s most popular tourist attractions. When Miami Seaquarium welcomed its first guests in 1955, it was the world’s largest marine attraction. But people weren’t the Seaquarium’s first visitors. That honor was reserved for Mamie, an orphaned three-year-old manatee rescued several months earlier, the first in a long line of marine life cared for at Miami Seaquarium. Today, the oceanarium is one of only four manatee Critical Care Facilities in the state of Florida. View Timeline

Experiences

Miami Seaquarium offers a variety of unique interactive and educational experiences , perfect for families seeking fun things to do in Keys Biscayne with kids! From discovering sea turtles, meeting the newest creatures, and learning about our conservation efforts, there is something for everyone.

Birthdays & Special Occasions

Make a BIG splash and host your next birthday party or special event at Miami Seaquarium! For birthday parties, choose between a day party or a slumber party. Rates start as low as $33 per person. Learn More

Miami Seaquarium is the perfect location for weddings and special events. With a beautiful waterfront garden and large reception area, guests will love the view of the Miami Skyline from Coconut Grove to Downtown Miami.

A day of learning, laughs and entertainment can leave you feeling hungry! Within the park, you can find a variety of food options suitable for any diet and appetite.

Plan your Miami Seaquarium visit today!

Please allow at least 4 hours to see all of our shows and exhibits. Show times do vary from day to day and are established each morning. For a given day’s show times call 305-361-5705 ext 0 and speak to the “receptionist.”

The History of Miami Seaquarium At a Glance

Wealthy industrialist Fred D. Coppock of Greenville, Ohio sets forth his 14-year dream to build a $2,000,000 aquarium in Miami.

Miami Seaquarium rescues and cares for Little Mamie, an orphaned baby manatee as the park undergoes construction.

Miami Seaquarium opens its doors as one of America’s first marine-life parks on 38 acres leased from Dade County. The park opened with just three major exhibit elements: the Top Deck Dolphin pool, Reef Tank facility and the Shark Channel.

The Golden Dome Stadium, designed by architect Buckminster Fuller, is completed. The geodesic dome structure quickly becomes a Miami landmark.

Palooza, a Miami Seaquarium bachelor porpoise, is sent to Italy to marry a female porpoise named Lalla.

Carolina Snowball, the albino porpoise arrives at the park.

Miami’s first monorail and the first in the eastern part of the country, goes up at 33 feet above ground taking passengers on a 2,300 foot sightseeing ride of Biscayne Bay, Miami and the ocean.

Filmmaker Ivan Tors shoots the “Flipper” Television show pilot at Miami Seaquarium. Over the next six years scores of “Flipper” television episodes and several movies are shot at Miami Seaquarium’s Flipper lagoon.

The first of several “Salty the Sea Lion” movies are filmed at Miami Seaquarium.

Miami Seaquarium welcomes the arrival of Hugo, it’s First Killer Whale to the park. The whale is named after Hugo Vihlen, the man who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a six-foot sailboat.

The Killer Whale and Dolphin stadium is completed and killer whale Lolita arrives at Miami Seaquarium.

First female baby manatee is conceived and born under human care.

Sea Lion Amanda is the first sea lion to undergo cataract surgery.

For the first time in history, Miami Seaquarium had one of its dolphins X-rayed. The diagnostic procedure allowed veterinarians to determine the dolphin had bronchitis.

Hurricane Andrew strikes South Florida in early morning August 24. Miami Seaquarium is heavily damaged and remains closed until December 15.

Manatee Caroline is the first manatee to ever receive an MRI test in order to determine her illness.

Miami Seaquarium kicks off its Water and Dolphin Exploration program. Guests can enter the Flipper Lagoon for an up close dolphin encounter.

A combined team of expert veterinarians and two neurosurgeons from the University of Miami perform the first neurological surgery on an injured manatee at Miami Seaquarium. They utilized the same rod and pin system on manatee Nash that is used to repair human spinal cord injuries.

Miami Seaquarium welcomes a new species to its marine life family. Twenty-six Nile Crocodiles find themselves at home at Miami’s premier attraction.

Miami Seaquarium successfully releases a manatee with an amputated flipper into the waters of Biscayne Bay. Manatee Venus suffered severe fishing line entanglement in her right flipper. As a result, a serious infection had set in and the veterinary staff at Miami Seaquarium had to amputate her flipper in order to save her life.

Miami Seaquarium welcomes the birth of the first Pacific white-sided dolphin born under human care.

Phoenix, a 10 year-old manatee who has never given birth, becomes the spontaneous lactating sea cow surrogate mom to an orphan calf.

Miami Seaquarium rehabilitates and releases the first manatee to survive a deadly condition called Pyothorax known to kill all previous manatees. (Gulliver)

Buttons, the smallest manatee to have ever been rescued and rehabilitated by a facility is released back to the wild.

Miami Seaquarium celebrates 50 years of education, entertainment, conservation, and community involvement. Windows to the Sea building remodeled and reopened for new generations to enjoy.

First and only manatee twins born under human care. (Pumpkin & Patch)

Miami Seaquarium opens its brand new swim with the dolphins facility ‘Dolphin Harbor’

Miami Seaquarium veterinary staff travel to New Jersey to rescue Ilya, the wayward manatee, from frigid waters after getting lost while migrating north. Ilya was transported by the Coast Guard and successfully released back into South Florida’s warm waters off the Miami Seaquarium sea wall.

Miami Seaquarium opens the next branch of its interactive facilities, a 10,000 gallon Sting Ray Touch Pool as part of the Tropical Wings exhibit.

For the first time in Miami Seaquarium history, two pacific harbor seals are born at the park.

Miami Seaquarium introduces Sea Trek Reef Encounter, an underwater helmet diving adventure. The program offers guest the opportunity to explore the park’s 300,000 gallon reef aquarium without any specialized training.

Sharky’s Sky Trail, a ropes course adventure, opens creating additional fun for the whole family. The attraction features a 3 story ropes course with 18 aerial challenges ranging from tight ropes to suspended bridges.

Miami-Dade Police Officers brought in a sea turtle name Deputy to Miami Seaquarium. The Green sea turtle had sustained a life threatening injury that created a hole on his shell where water was entering her body. Our veterinary staff developed an innovative method to close the wound using IV Bag material and marine glue. Deputy began eating within 48 hours of this medical procedure and was successfully released on November 21, 2012.

Miami Seaquarium aided the New England Aquarium Hospital in Quincy, Massachusetts, in the largest recorded collaborative effort following and cold-stun sea turtle mass stranding in history. Over 1,200 sea turtles stranded during this event, the majority being Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, the most endangered of all sea turtle species.

Miami Seaquarium became the forever home to two sea lions, Berkeley and Monterey. They were part of an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) where over 3,000 starving sea lions, mostly pups, were stranded on Southern California beaches. After being rescued, rehabilitated and released several times, these two sea lions were eventually deemed un-releasable by the National Marine Fisheries Service and transported to Miami Seaquarium.

After being closed for 36 days due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, Miami Seaquarium announced its re-opening on October 13, 2017. To aid hurricane relief efforts, all guests who visited during the month of October purchased online tickets at a discounted rate. Miami Seaquarium made a donation of $5 per ticket to the American Red Cross, a non-profit organization that continues to work around the clock to help people affected by the most recent catastrophic natural disasters: Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and earthquake in Mexico City.

Miami Seaquarium unveiled new ‘Main Street’ entrance with touch pools, an expanded retail shop and a new flamingo exhibit.

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare and well-being, announced the certification of Miami Seaquarium through the American Humane Conservation program. The facility passed rigorous, independent third-party audits to earn the certification.

Our rescue team released seven sea turtles at Vero Beach, FL. These turtles were rescued at the beginning of February and brought to us due to being cold stunned from the central coast of Florida. After a successful rehabilitation, it was time to send them back to the water!

Miami Seaquarium comes under new ownership!

The Dolphin Company welcomes the Miami Seaquarium family, both animals and associates alike, to their team. For more than 25 years, The Dolphin Company has operated with respect, social responsibility, and ecological conscience. Their team of professionals works every day researching and developing best practices in marine mammal care.

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Take a Guided Walk on the Ocean Floor in St. Thomas

What to expect.

• Get up close and personal with the inhabitants of the coral reef in a natural open ocean environment.
• A certified Sea Trek guide will lead you and your group of no more than 8 people along an underwater trail through the coral reef that surrounds Coral World’s Undersea Observatory.
• You are likely to encounter schools of horse-eye jacks, beautiful parrotfish, arrow crabs, sea cucumbers, and possibly even a stingray or sea turtle!
• Because of the weight and design of the helmet, you will have the ability to walk comfortably along the seafloor with a railing for added stability.
• Personalized photos and video of your experience will be available for purchase after your program.
• Your participation in this program helps Coral World Ocean Park support critical marine life conservation efforts.

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Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.

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Approximately 3½ hours

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Take a guided Sea Trek Helmet Dive to walk on the ocean floor at Coral World Ocean Park -- all the thrill of exploring like a scuba diver without the need for specialized training. The weight and design of the helmet allow you to walk comfortably along the seafloor with a railing for added stability. Since the helmet fits right over your head, you can wear your eyeglasses, and your hair won't get wet.

Following a 15-minute orientation, a certified Sea Trek guide will lead you and your group along an underwater trail through the coral reef at a maximum depth of 20 feet (6 meters). You are likely to encounter schools of horse-eye jacks, beautiful parrotfish, arrow crabs, sea cucumbers, and possibly even a stingray or sea turtle.

Professional divers take pictures and videos of your adventure, available for purchase afterward.

When you re-surface, continue your adventure with about 90 minutes to explore Coral World Ocean Park . See an amazing array of sea creatures in the Caribbean Reef Encounter. Juvenile sharks make their home in the Shark Shallows. Interactive time awaits at the Touch Pool with sea stars and sea cucumbers.

Visit the Lorikeet Garden and purchase a cup of nectar (at your own expense) to feed these playful and colorful birds. Shop at the gift boutique or relax at the Shark Bar for a snack (at your own expense).

A storage box is available for your belongings during your time underwater. Minimum age is 8 years. Minimum weight is 80 lbs. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, a cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Guests who are pregnant or have a heart condition are not allowed to participate. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed.

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