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—THE AQUARIUM
Meet the wildlife of Crystal River.
A small, local aquarium focused entirely on Crystal River. Come face to face with native and invasive species, meet Florida’s freshwater turtles, and explore the seagrass and systems that support life throughout the bay. It is intimate, affordable, easy to fold into a day, and engaging for curious visitors of every age.
Visit before a tour, return afterward with new context, or make the aquarium its own easy stop. There is no required order.
01
Native and invasive species
Learn which species are native to Florida waters, which arrived later, and how each affects the ecosystem.
02
Turtles of Florida
Meet the state’s freshwater turtles up close.
03
Life beneath the springs
Seagrass, limestone, and the habitats that support wildlife throughout the bay.
$8.99 ADULT • $4.99 CHILD
—FEATURED EXPERIENCES • AQUARIUM INCLUDED
Two ways to experience the water.
Take your pick.
Two featured ways to experience Kings Bay. Stay aboard and observe the wildlife, or slip into the spring with an in-water guide. Different perspectives on the same ecosystem.
Aquarium admission included with all tours.
★★★★★
"...We saw tons of manatees. Got a ton of great info. We visited the aquarium, and the people who booked our trip were awesome."
DRY BOAT TOUR & AQUARIUM — TRIPADVISOR REVIEW
★★★★★
"Great experience! The guide was really patient and helpful with my 7 year old who had the time of her life swimming with manatees..The aquarium and ecological walk-through area are worth the trip by themselves! Highly recommend Nature's Adventure."
MANATEE SWIM TOUR & AQUARIUM — TRIPADVISOR REVIEW
—EVERY WAY IN
Five ways to meet Crystal River. Each shows a different side.
Pick the level that suits you. Each experience offers a different way to connect with Crystal River.
ON LAND
ALL AGES
Learn
The Aquarium
Perfect for every age. Meet native wildlife, freshwater turtles, and the ecosystems that make Crystal River one of Florida’s most remarkable places.
$8.99 adult • $4.99 child
ON THE BAY
STAY DRY
Observe
Wildlife Boat Tours
Stay comfortably above the water while exploring Kings Bay with a local captain searching for manatees, birds, turtles, and other native wildlife.
$45 • PER PERSON
IN THE SPRING
GET IN THE WATER
Connect
Swim with Manatees
Join a small guided snorkel tour and experience a respectful encounter with wild manatees in their natural habitat.
FROM $80 • PER PERSON
SPRINGS & CAVERNS
SCUBA DIVING
Dive
Scuba Diving
Discover Florida’s legendary springs and caverns through beginner courses, certifications, and guided dives with SeaDaddy’s Dive Center.
SEADADDYS DIVE CENTER • YEAR ROUND
OFFSHORE
SEASONAL ADVENTURE
Gather
Scalloping Tours
Every summer, snorkel the Gulf’s grass flats and harvest your own scallops during one of Florida’s most memorable seasonal traditions.
Seasonal charters · Gulf COAST
* All experiences include admission to the aquarium.
—WHY CRYSTAL RIVER
A bay fed by springs warm enough to matter
Groundwater flows through Florida’s limestone aquifer into Kings Bay at a near-constant 72°F. When surrounding waters cool each winter, these springs become a warm refuge for hundreds of manatees. That simple piece of geology is what makes Crystal River one of the few places on Earth where people can experience them this way.
YEAR-ROUND WATER
Near constant, year round, straight from the aquifer.
NATURAL SPRINGS
Natural springs feeding Kings Bay
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Protected habitat for manatees and native wildlife.
Our Conservation Mission
Since 2018, our team has focused on responsible eco-tourism that helps guests appreciate Florida wildlife without disrupting natural behavior.
Crystal River Marine Aquarium expands that mission with an affordable indoor experience dedicated to native species, healthy ecosystems and hands-on conservation education for families and visitors of all ages.