Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Miami Seaquarium

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,782 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Miami Seaquarium, Oceanarium in Virginia Key, Miami, United States.

Miami Seaquarium was a 38-acre (15 ha) oceanarium on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, near downtown Miami. Its pools and tanks held fish, sharks, sea turtles, manatees, birds and reptiles, with show venues including the Golden Dome Sea Lion Show, Top Deck Dolphin Show, Flipper Show and Killer Whale Show. It closed on October 12, 2025, after 70 years.

Fred D. Coppock and Captain W. B. Gray founded the Miami Seaquarium, which opened in 1955 as the second marine-life attraction in Florida and the largest in the world at the time. The first orca, Hugo, arrived in 1968 and died in 1980; Lolita, captured in Penn Cove in 1970, was the park's last orca until her death in 2023. The Dolphin Company took over in 2022, and the facility closed on October 12, 2025, after 70 years.

Between 1963 and 1967, this facility served as the filming location for eighty-eight episodes of the television series Flipper. The connection to the show still shapes how many visitors perceive the place, recalling the beloved series.

The site sits on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, near downtown Miami, and covers 38 acres (15 ha). Exhibits were grouped around pools such as the Golden Dome Sea Lion Show, Top Deck Dolphin Show, Flipper Show and Killer Whale Show, with the Manatee Exhibit, Shark Channel, Tropical Wings and Crocodile Flats elsewhere in the park. Much of the route was outdoors, so sun protection was advisable. The park closed on October 12, 2025.

A 31-foot (9.5-meter) oculus lens at the bottom of the Gulf Stream Aquarium allows visitors to watch sharks swimming directly overhead. This perspective from below offers an unusual vantage point on the movements of the animals in the water.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,782 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
September 24, 1955
Architects
Charles Foster McKirahan
GPS coordinates
25.73300,-80.16553
Latest update
November 3, 2026 23:49
Miami attractions: beaches, Art Deco district, Everglades National Park

Miami, a major city on Florida's southeastern coast, combines Caribbean influences with American culture. The city extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades and includes diverse neighborhoods with distinct identities. Miami Beach, South Beach, and the Art Deco Historic District shape the...

Where to see the best aquariums in the United States - our favorites from Georgia to Chicago

Across the United States, aquariums and marine centers open the doors to the underwater world to explore its variety and importance.

Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Miami Seaquarium - Oceanarium in Virginia Key, Miami, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.