Aquarium Encounters, Duck Key

If you’re looking for an interactive underwater experience, you’ll find all you’ve dreamed of and more at Aquarium Encounters. One of our favourites is the Stingray Encounter, which allows you to feed, pet, and interact with the gentlest of creatures. Gaze in awe as the stingrays swim their way onto your lap and pose for photos with your newfound underwater friend. The rays here are safe and have been de-barbed, allowing you to make the most of this one-of-a-kind experience.

Located in the Florida Keys, just a stone’s throw away from the ocean and the Everglades, where many of these creatures reside, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to species.  From cownose stingrays to tarpon and queen angel fish, you’ll find the best in marine wildlife here. Some of the other popular attractions on-site include shark and tarpon feedings, fun touch tanks, where you’ll get up close to starfish and crabs, and the exciting Coral Reef Encounter –the perfect pick for adventurers!