Key West Aquarium

The Key West Aquarium first opened its doors in 1934, making it one of the first open-air aquariums in the U.S. For practical purposes of algae control, a roof was later added, and the facility was upgraded.

Exhibits include the "Atlantic Shores" and the large outdoor holding pens. A number of tanks house local marine life, including puffer fish, snappers, and angelfish. There are also tanks with barracuda and sharks, and a "touch tank," which allows visitors to get up close and personal with conch, starfish, and other invertebrates. During the tours, visitors can watch the sharks being fed and touch a juvenile nurse shark.

Address: 1 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida