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Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
305-361-5705
As featured in Kid-Friendly Miami and 1 other guide
Ranked #25 of 112 attractions in Miami
3.5 of 5 stars 450 Reviews
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Type: Aquariums
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Swimming with dolphins
Fee: Yes
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: Activities for older children, Bathroom facilities, Activities for young children, Wheelchair access
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Whitesburg, Tennessee
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I was really disappointed because there was so little to see. Don't get me wrong, it is definitely worth visiting, but it is way over priced. If you don't stay and watch all the shows, you will be done in about 35 minutes. The shows are really good. But, there just isn't very much to see. If you watch all... More

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Montreal
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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My wife really wanted to see a dolphin show as it was our first time. The shows were great and entertaining. Even if it's more appealing to kids, we still enjoyed the show (as a couple in their mid-20's) and getting soaked up by the killer-whale. On another note : Immediately when we entered we saw the park was really... More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review Miami Seaquarium. We are happy to hear that you and your wife enjoyed our shows. Miami Seaquarium is the longest operating oceanarium in the US and we are always working on making improvements. We are a great attraction for anyone looking to enjoy a day with shows and activities. Thank... More

London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This attraction was very over-priced for what there is. Many of the shows are very similar and quite boring. This is clearly something for children, but many of them seemed fairly bored too. It's really quite tired, many of the pools seemed very old. The sea lions were the only entertaining part. More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear Guest, Miami Seaquarium is a great attraction for any ages and for anyone looking to have fun. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the Sea Lions. We thank you for taking the time to review us and we hope to see you again. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

Austin, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We went to swim with dolphins. The dolphin encounter was pretty cool. The park was awful. I have some ADA concerns. We arrived a bit early to find out our 1130 start was really 1145. We went to look around. Every exhibit was dirty, small, and awful. really sad for those poor animals. I called about ADA accessibility in advance... More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear Guest, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dolphin encounter. Our animals are very well taken care of here at the park and we have rescued many animals, such as manatees from boating accidents, whom we then release back to their habitat once they are rehabilitated. We have noted your ADA concerns and will be looking into... More

Omaha, Nebraska
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The dolphin encounter is awesome. Living out here in the midwest I rarely get the chance to enjoy the wonders of the ocean. So my wife and I made it a point to swim with dolphins. After we arrived to Miami we called the Miami Seaquarium and the experience was great. From the ticket price to the actual dolphin swim.... More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Guest, We are happy to hear that you and your wife enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. Thank you for recommending us and we hope to see you again. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

Miami, Florida
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

A fabulose place for the family to share and have fun while you learn. More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review. We hope to see you and your family again! Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

Homestead, Fl
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We did the shallow water dolphin encounter for my step-daughter's 5th birthday. She had a great time. The dolphins were very gentle. This is a great way to break up your visit to the Seaquarium and is great in the middle of the day when it is hot to cool off. They have showers and locker rooms to shower after.... More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for sharing those great pictures with us and future Miami Seaquarium guests! It looks like you and your family had a great time celebrating your step-daughters 5th Birthday. It is good to hear that your picture issues was resolved by one of our managers. Thank you again for the great review. We... More

Miami, Florida, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The shows are very entertaining and engaging. The park is much bigger than one would think at first glance, so you really do get a wide range of exhibits and shows to partake in. The only criticism is that their food selection could be improved. More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review Miami Seaquarium. It is great to hear that you found our shows to be both entertaining and engaging. We offer a wide variety of food options for our guests and are always looking to improving to better serve all our guests. We hope to see you again here at Miami... More

Rome, Italy
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We visited the Miami Seaquarium from the early morning untill it closed. Booked also the Dolphin Encounter for my daughter and my wife: I think they will remember that day for ever !!! In my opinion is just too little bit expensive. They sold me the CD for 60$ without printing a single image: I think it's more expensive for... More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Guest, How sweet of you to book the Dolphin Encounter for your wife and daughter. We can see by your profile picture that your daughter enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. We are sorry to hear that you felt the image prices were overpriced and we will look into your recommendations of offering the CD with one large image. We... More

Tecumseh, Oklahoma
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I loved the way the staff handled everything and the way the trainers interacted with the animals. It was really unbelievable! More

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Angelica Martinez, Manager at Miami Seaquarium, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that the staff handled everything accordingly. Thank you for the great review and we hope to see you again here at Miami Seaquarium. Sincerely, Miami Seaquarium More

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