Daytona Aquarium Opens Today

The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure opened to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 21. Daytona Beach's newest attraction offers an interactive animal and educational experience, showcasing a great variety of both land and marine animals. Located at 1008 W. International Speedway Blvd. in the former Burlington Coat Factory store, the 55,000-square-foot space includes a 110,000-gallon shark tank, 40 additional tanks with other marine life, alligators, crocodiles, snake habitats, an indoor rainforest with plants and land animals, and much more.

“The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived,” the aquarium posted on Facebook. “Are you ready to explore the wonders of the sea and come face to face with sharks? How about interacting with some of our amazing animals in one of our two touch tanks? And how could we forget about our amazing variety of reptiles from around the world … We look forward to seeing you.”

According to the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, guests can buy a daily pass or an annual membership. Daily passes are $28.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids ages 2 - 12. Admission for college students, military/law enforcement members and seniors is $27.95. Annual memberships are $100 for adults and $80 for kids.