The aquarium’s animal care team prepared special enrichment treats to help their residents celebrate Independence Day — each ...

WHAT DO YOU THINK? 樂 The aquarium's newest ambassador needs a new name, and the staff wants the community to vote. Here are ...

Kelsey Fisher thought her work with Doris was over. Months later, a state investigation brought them back together.

It rained on the Florida Aquarium’s parade Tuesday, after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his 2025-26 budget veto list, which ...

The Florida Aquarium’s Open Water SCUBA Camp is in full swing, giving kids ages 12 to 15 the chance to earn their official ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget on Monday right at the buzzer, as he put it, the day before it goes into effect.

Thinking about ditching your snow boots for some flip-flops in Florida? Tampa Bay relocation might be in the cards if that’s ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Aquarium has announced a new ticketing system for guests that will start in March.

Florida’s devastated coral reefs can’t seem to catch a break. The marine heat wave of 2023, combined with an epidemic of ...

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