Miami Seaquarium in Miami, FL

4400 Rickenbacker CausewayMiami, FL 33149
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Overview

Calling all marine life lovers! Come explore life underwater at Miami Seaquarium. From animal encounters to mesmerizing exhibits, there’s so much to discover about our aquatic friends. Don’t forget to take in a dolphin or sea lion show while you’re here. The whole family will enjoy seeing manatees, penguins, seals, tropical fish and so much more. Plus, be sure to try out our obstacle course!

Good To Know

  • Open 365 days a year.
  • Selfie sticks are prohibited from the aquarium and park for the safety of guests and animals.
  • Features a wide range of experiences, from dolphin shows to an aerial obstacle course.
  • Exhibits teach guests about sea conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation.

Description

Whether swimming deep beneath the surface or leaping high above the water, the sealife of Miami Seaquarium® will delight and astound. Take a look at all we have to offer. There's an experience for every member of the family. On a 38-acre tropical paradise, the Miami Seaquarium is where conservation and education go hand in hand, sea lions delight children of all age, and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with a variety of fun things to do in Miami, South Florida. From eight different marine animal shows, astonishing daily presentations, and a variety of educational tidbits along the way, Miami Seaquarium is a place of inspiration, education - and fun!

Miami Seaquarium tickets include all day access to a fun filled day of marine-life shows and exhibits on 38 beautiful acres overlooking the Miami skyline.

Dolphin Odyssey: You’ll have the opportunity to kiss, hug and dance with one of these amazing mammals. Hold on tight! You’ll swim into deeper water for an amazing dorsal pull across the pool! Must be 52” or taller. 14 people max per session.

Reef Encounter/Sea Trek: You’ll put on a space-age diving helmet that makes it effortless to breathe underwater! Then, you’ll descend into our amazing reef tank filled with tropical fish, stingrays, turtles, eels and more!

Dolphin Encounter: This shallow-water dolphin experience includes many of the behaviors in an Odyssey. You’ll get to touch and kiss and even feed your dolphin, but there is no swimming (except by our dolphins and they’re pretty good!). 28 people max per session.

Seal Swim: These playful mammals just love interacting with our guests. You’ll enjoy a free swim with our seals and then our trainers will guide you through some behaviors – seal kisses, seal hugs and more!

Parking Fees:
  • Car or Motorcycle – $10 per day
  • Passenger Van, Limo, Camper, or RV – $10 per day

Miami Seaquarium Reviews

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F8662URamys
"I probably would not do this again. A lot of money for what it was."
TripAdvisor user rating 2.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 23, 2024 NEW
The Dolphin Encounter was great, but I was not prepared for the encounter to be with a large group. I really thought it would my son and I only. We still really enjoyed the experience. The aquarium itself looked to be on the brink of closure--there were not many people in attendance and we were there on a Saturday. Everyone seemed to be at the Dolphin Encounter.
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Companion766604
"Awesome relaxed day...so glad I didn't go by the bad reviews, had a great time"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 23, 2024 NEW
What are people expecting here. Look if you love... sting rays (best touch pool, and been to tons), Dolphins, (up and personal encounters), Flamingos (closest we have ever gotten) then you will love this place. Its not SeaWorld, although it was cleaner than sea world. Its like $40 and you can get closer to these species than anywhere else. AND no lines... walk and enjoy. No it does not have 500 different fish to look at, but the ones it does have you can't get closer to than anywhere else. Trainers were friendly and really had knowledge, shout out to Sting Ray, Bamboo Shark touch & Dolphin Encounter trainers today! I really don't know what people are thinking $40 gets you but seriously Friendly, Clean park to spend the afternoon. Don't forget the seals, sea lions, penguins & Nurse shark feeding. Not exceptional but never saw a nurse shark feeding either. Great day for the whole family, felt like we had the place to ourselves. Reality was prob 100 people thro the day. BTW oldest dolphin here is 48, yup... he would have died at 16 for all you holier than tho freaks that don't realize some need rescued because of people being Idiots. Thanks for a great day. Merry Christmas.
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amandasA1136HS
"Hardly an aquarium"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 03, 2024
Whoever wrote the description of this place being a world class aquarium must have not even been to a pet store because I have seen more variety at those than at this aquarium. This place is a tourist trap. Paid $20 to park all day and it only took about 30 minutes to walk around the "park". The sign at the front desk says no refunds, and after walking in I learned why it must be necessary for them. I feel bad for the animals. There is one larger reef "tank" and a few smaller surrounding tanks, one dolphin tank with two dolphins and nothing else, A seal exhibit with two seals, A shark/ray exhibit, penguins and tropical birds. That's it. Many of the areas were closed like discovery bay. Some of the smaller tanks had "conservation" information instead of fish. If they are really interested in conservation then send these animals to a real aquarium. We should have gone to the zoo. There are probably more aquatic animals there.
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jakehP271AW
"Fins up!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 16, 2024
llsi R. Was very helpful and all around professional. A great person to have on your team. She deserves a raise. Other than that I was told not to put my hand in the water with the stingrays and to not have my hands over the railing by the dolphin exhibit and I do apologize for that, I have learned from my mistakes.
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narlenyst2024
"My experience in miami"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 10, 2024
Carlos was amazing!! He took good care of my daughter and I. Great customer service!! You must visit Carlos’s stand for good drinks and happy hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Seaquarium

Can I bring my pet to Miami Seaquarium?
No. Legally-certified service dogs are the only type of pet or outside animal allowed within the park. This policy is in place for the safety of our guests, employees, and marine animals.

Are strollers or wheelchairs available to the public?
Yes. Wheelchairs and strollers are available for rent on a first come, first serve basis. These can be found at the Guest Services area at the front of the park.

How long will it take me to complete the entire park?
It takes guests approximately four hours to tour the entire park. Guests are welcome to stay as long as they need during operating hours to experience the entire park, shows, and available animal encounters and experiences.

What are the hours of operation?
Miami Seaquarium is open all year long from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Hours of operation are subject to change due to private events, inclement weather conditions, or other outside factors.

What time are the shows each day?
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our animals, the show times vary each day and are established the morning of. Generally, it is best to arrive at 9:30am or 12:00pm to see the full cycle of shows scheduled for that day.

If you have questions about the shows being held on the day of your visit, please ask one of our onsite employees.

What should I wear if going to the park?
It is recommended that guests wear comfortable clothing with the day’s forecast in mind. All attire must be family-friendly in nature. In addition, jewelry that poses a potential threat or hazard to our animals will be asked to be removed.

Can I bring a camera to the park?
Yes. Personal photography is allowed throughout the park, with the exception of our animal interactivity opportunities. Photography poses a threat and safety hazard to our animals and guests during these experiences.