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KINGS BAY • CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA
Meet the wildlife that calls Crystal River home.
A small, local aquarium focused on the animals, habitats, and natural systems found throughout Crystal River. Explore native marine life, Florida turtles, invasive species, seagrass, manatees, and hands-on exhibits designed for curious visitors of every age.
—FEATURED EXHIBITS
A few galleries worth slowing down for.
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EXHIBIT 01
Florida Native Marine Life
Meet species commonly found throughout Florida's rivers, springs, and coastal waterways, including catfish, bass, blue crabs, and other native wildlife.
EXHIBIT 02
Turtles of Florida
Florida has more than thirty native freshwater turtle species. Three of them live here, including Jimmy Buffett, the aquarium's yellow-bellied slider.
EXHIBIT 03
Invaders Among Us
Discover invasive species such as lionfish and agamas, and learn how they have changed Florida's ecosystems.
EXHIBIT 04
Seagrass Lab
Eelgrass keeps the springs healthy. This interactive exhibit, donated by Save Crystal River, shows what a thriving eelgrass bed looks like and why it matters.
—MANATEE EDUCATION
Understand the animal before meeting it.
Learn why manatees gather in Crystal River, how the springs protect them each winter, and what respectful wildlife interaction looks like. This exhibit connects what you see inside the aquarium with what you experience on the water.
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MORE TO DISCOVER
Small corners, big personalities.
LOCAL LEGEND
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Skunk Ape
Florida's elusive answer to Bigfoot. A playful corner, and a favorite for photos.
HANDS ON
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Florida Locals Touch Tank
Get hands on with native Gulf species, with a charming horseshoe crab as the star of the show.
NATIVE DECOMPOSERS
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Clean Up Crew
Nature's decomposers up close. A look at the native insects that break things down and keep the system turning.