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Key West Aquarium is an absolute must-see attraction for all marine life enthusiasts during a visit to the Lower Florida Keys.

The aquarium features several interactive exhibits, one of which includes an actual indoor mangrove forest where visitors can learn about the essential role of mangroves to the Florida Keys ecology.

You can expect to see a wide variety of marine life, including game fish, sharks, tropical fish, turtles, jellyfish, and colorful reef fish.

Children can enjoy the experience of touching and even holding all the curious creatures in the touch tank, as well as finding out what a shark’s skin feels like at the petting tank. Be sure not to miss the regular interactive shark and stingray feedings.

Key West Aquarium, 1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 888-544-5927

Key West Aquarium
© Key West Aquarium

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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