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Feedings & Experiences
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
In addition to our amazing galleries and incredible animals, we also offer a variety of interactive feedings, touch experiences, and special encounters throughout the aquarium.
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Daily Interactive Experiences
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MOON JELLY TOUCH EXPERIENCE
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Get hands-on with one of the ocean’s most mesmerizing creatures! Gently touch the soft, bell-shaped bodies of moon jellies and discover how these delicate drifters move and feed. It's a safe, serene and unforgettable encounter for all ages.
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INTERACTIVE TIDEPOOL EXPERIENCE \
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Visit Shoreline Touchpools and learn fascinating fun facts about sea stars, cleaner shrimp, anemones and more! Touch pools allow for a close up, hands on interaction with our marine life.
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OUTDOOR COVERED PLAY PAVILION
Let the kids climb, splash and explore in our new Play Pavilion — a fun-filled outdoor space featuring new water tables, crawl-on toys, and plenty of room for imaginative play. It’s the perfect spot for little explorers to burn off energy while parents relax nearby.
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THE BUG SHACK
Get up close with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures — from giant tarantulas and hissing cockroaches to colorful frogs, snakes, geckos, and more! This immersive mini-exhibit is packed with creepy-crawly fun and surprising animal facts for curious guests of all ages.
GATOR TALKS & FEEEDINGS
Mon, Wed & Fri at 1:30 p.m.
Observe the incredible feeding habits of these fascinating creatures while they're still young. Their tiny jaws, chirping sounds and captivating movements, are both educational and entertaining! Meet in the Dome.
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RADICAL REPTILES
​Fridays at 3 pm
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Slither on over to meet William Snakespeare, our Ball Python, and learn all about this radical reptile and other reptiles from their expert handler! Weekly in our Dome.​
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AMAZING ARTHROPODS
Wednesdays at 3 pm
​Think bugs are scary? Think again! Discover the incredible roles these creatures play in nature. Get up close with our Hissing Cockroaches, Whip Scorpions and/or other intriguing insects. Weekly in our Dome.
SNAPPING TURTLE FEEDINGS & TALK
Tues, Thurs & Saturday at 2:30 p.m.​
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Come watch us feed our Alligator Snapping Turtles (our most ravenous reptiles) and see their powerful jaws and claws in action. Learn all about these unique creatures and their crucial role in our ecosystem. Meet in the Dome.
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PLAY PAVILION ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
​​​Sun, Tues & Thurs at 2 p.m.
Wed at 1 p.m.
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A fun, up-close introduction to some of the amazing reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other small creatures that call the Aquarium home. Animals may vary by day, so every encounter is a surprise! Meet us in the outdoor pavilion.
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