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Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
305-361-5705
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As featured in Kid-Friendly Miami and 1 other guide
Ranked #23 of 107 attractions in Miami
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Swimming with dolphins
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other. Welcome to Miami Seaquarium®, a place... more » Owner description: On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other. Welcome to Miami Seaquarium®, a place where dolphins walk on water and killer whales fly through the air. Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations. You've heard the mysterious legends and fascinating facts about dolphins, one of the world's most magnificent marine mammals. Now, you can have a hands-on experience with one of these amazing animals at Dolphin Harbor, the new home to our dolphin interaction programs at Miami Seaquarium.Miami Seaquarium® is a place of inspiration, education - and fun! « less
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Wheelchair access, Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The Flipper song was corny but the show was good. Not really liking the idea of captive animals this aquarium made the point of educating rather than just entertaining.

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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I guess in 2005 or so the aquarium was badly damaged from a hurricane, you could not tell at all! We had a great time with our 3 year old son. The dolphin show was excellent, really cool shark area with a water playground. birds all over, manatees, alligators, and turtles. I have been to numerous aquariums including ATL which... More

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Farnborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

we had a fab day here and swam with dolphins (Riley) which my 7 year old daughter wants to marry!! not only could u swim with them, but we saw shows which were amazing, even a whale show. We didnt even get round the whole park in one day. Would love to go again

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Ft. Lauderdale
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The trainers and animals work hard to entertain the audience and do that quite well. My thanks and appreciation go to them. All the dolphin shows were so good that we saw them each twice. When I got home, I felt I needed to have a chat with my dog about her skill set. The presentations and exhibits were interesting... More

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Marshall, Texas
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8 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Took my wife and two kids to Seaquarium the second week of June. Thankfully, both of my kids got in free because of their age, as it was almost $100 for two adult general admission tickets and parking. Upon entering the gate, I was struck by how run down everything looked. There were very few exhibits, and the entire park... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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5 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The aquarium is retro/shabby and it doesn't seem to be updated, but perhaps because of that, you can still see the mordernist architect Richard Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome built in 1960, which is used for a sea lion show. The shows are worth seeing, especially the one of killer whale. However, I think the admission (40USD.plus 8USD for parking) is... More

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New York City, New York
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7 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

The Miami Seaquarium is a very sad place. There are very few exhibits and its main focus are the shows. The entire place which opened in 1955 seems like it hasn't had any changes since opening day. Its tiny with a poor layout and fairly depressing. The shows weren't bad, the whale and dolphin show was especially good. Overall its... More

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Fort Lauderdale FL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

My wife and I took our grandchildren to Miami Seaquarium and paid a lot extra for the "private tour". Amazing! They assigned a special guide to take just the 4 of us to the main attractions, no line, and were able to touch and feed the different animals. The kids were able to pet the dolphins, give them hand signals... More

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SeaquariumSupport, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review. It's wonderful to hear that you and your wife were able to take your grandchildren on a private tour of Miami Seaquarium. We are so happy to know that you all enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you and your family again. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

Boca Raton, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

One of the best experiences ever. We are annual pass holders and our kids love the Seaquarium (ages 5 and 8). Learning dolphin hand signals, interacting with the dolphins and the professional quality photos of our experience were all fantastic. The trainer was patient with us (2 kids, mom and dad, grandpa) and seemed to truly love her work. Although... More

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SeaquariumSupport, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great feedback. It's great to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time with us and were able to interact with the dolphins. We are always working on making updates and thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

This was the first time we were at Florida and it was the best aquarium ever!! The staff members are so nice and are well knowledge about marine life!!!! The dolphins were so cute and friendly to play with!!!! The parrots, flamingos, and stingrays were beautiful!!!!! The gift shop too!!! Can wait to come back again!!!!! probably my next birthday!!!!

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SeaquariumSupport, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review and for sharing those wonderful pictures with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again for your next birthday. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

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