My husband and 7 year old daughter went to the seaquarium last month, it was her birthday weekend and she loves dolphins. We surprised her with a trip here and we all swam with dolphins! It was an amazing experience. We took a class before and got into our wetsuits. The trainers and employees were very nice and we couldn't ask for anything better. My daughter is still talking about it. We saw some of the shows and even fed sting rays, wow, amazing. Make sure to check their show times before going to make sure you can make all the shows. We are sure to go back, maybe for their Halloween event.
We visited the Sea Aquarium and were quite disappointed! The exhibits were very small and the shows were not that impressive. We actually left feeling quite bad for the poor animals that were kept in such small quarters! It's a small aquarium sure, but it could use some renovation to improve the quality of life for the animals kept there.
One would think that in South Florida they would have the biggest and nicest aquarium...not so much. The state is surrounded by ocean but you would never know it by the pitiful fish here at this aquarium. The experience was so bad that I wrote a letter asking for my money back. I never received my money back or a letter of response. The fish are small and kind of plain. Nothing really special here to justify the high cost of entrance fee.
This is a place that I'm sure was at it's best when it first opened. There doesn't seem to be a lot of upkeep to the tanks for there the water looked very green in some. The Killer Whale part was pretty neat but on the other hand, for such a huge animal I think it deserves a MUCH bigger tank and space.
The Miami Seaquarium is a south florida attraction like no other. It is very delighting for children of all ages. You can fit it into your schedule of any kind because its open 7 days a week. Theres an extravagent dolphin encounter which you learn so much about dolphin behavior. A water experience including touching, feeding and playing with a dolphin.
See Flipper the dolphin, along with Lolita the killer whale, Salty the sea lion, lovable manatees, and feeding sharks. The killer whale show is the most impressive. Tour the alligator exhibit, reef aquarium, and rain forest habitat. Swim with Flipper (must be 52 inches or taller).
The Miami Seaquarium is not the best place. Its a bit run down. Its small and there is not much to do. If you have been to Sea World, do not bother going to the Miami Seaquarium.
The main show the have, featuring Lolita the killer whale, is ok.
It is a bit pricey to get in, but a real let down once you enter.