. | Key West Travel Guide - Visitor Information for Key West, FL in the Florida Keys https://www.keywesttravelguide.com Complete guide for things to do & see in Key West. Plan to enjoy island life. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:48:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.keywesttravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-key-west-travel-guide-site-icon-32x32.png | Key West Travel Guide - Visitor Information for Key West, FL in the Florida Keys https://www.keywesttravelguide.com 32 32 Key West Aquarium https://www.keywesttravelguide.com/key-west-aquarium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=key-west-aquarium Tue, 05 May 2020 18:37:48 +0000 https://www.keywesttravelguide.com/?p=27031 Read More]]>

Learn about Key West’s ocean eco-system and see local fish and invertebrates up close.

Key West Aquarium guide showing a live nurse shark to visitors.
Key West Aquarium guide showing a live nurse shark to visitors.

When the Key West Aquarium opened for business during the Great Depression in 1934 it was the islands first tourist attraction. At the time, Key West was the only city completely on federal relief after turning over it’s charter to state and federal governments.

The Aquarium, constructed 1932-1934, was a major part of Key West’s attempt at economic recovery by advertising their city as “America’s Caribbean Island”.

Today, the Aquarium educates, fascinates, and amuses the millions of visitors to Key West with unique and wonderful marine creatures. Shark feeding, Touch Tank, and sting ray exhibits are not to be missed.

Hours: Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm, presentations every 30 minutes. Tours with feeding times are: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 4:30 pm.

Cost: $18.26 per adult, $15.75 per senior/student/military, $15.75 per child

Phone: 305-296-2051

Location: 1 Whitehead Street (at Mallory Square)

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Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory https://www.keywesttravelguide.com/key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=key-west-butterfly-nature-conservatory Tue, 05 May 2020 18:36:04 +0000 https://www.keywesttravelguide.com/?p=27028 Read More]]>

Glass atrium alive with colorful butterflies and tropical birds. A walk through here is magic.

Butterflies inside the conservatory
You will have a unique opportunity to observe butterflies and birds in an indoors, controlled tropical setting.

The Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is one of Key West’s newer attractions and really in a category of its own.

A large, glass atrium has been filled with lush tropical vegetation, colorful and exotic butterflies, and tropical birds. Flowering plants line the winding pathways as some 50 different types of butterflies enjoy the habitat.

Don’t be surprised if one lands on your colorful shirt. They will even sip nectar from your hand! All the while enjoy the serenity and beauty of the climate controlled (for the creatures, not you) environment. Great gift shop with many unique items.

Hours: Open 9 am -5 pm daily. Last tour admitted at 4:30 pm. Gift shop open until 5:30 pm.

Cost: $12 per adult, $9.00 per senior, $8.50 per child 12 & under, $FREE per child under 4.

Phone: 305-296-2988

Location: 1316 Duval Street

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