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Key West Aquarium
Key West, FL
Contact Information:
One Whitehead St.
Key West, FL 33040
Local
Phone: 305-296-2051
Toll Free U.S.: 800-868-7482
Toll Free U.S./Canada: 800-868-7482
Fax: 305-293-7904
E-mail: kwaq@historictours.com
Directions:
Foot of Whitehead St. Mallory Square.
Hours of Operation:
10 a.m - 6 p.m. Tours and feedings at 11 a.m.,
1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Description and
Activities:
During the Great Depression, Key West had
turned over its charter to the federal government
due to the economic disaster that had hit the
island. The federal government believed Key West,
with its great weather and location, would make
a wonderful tourist destination. The Works Project
Administration (WPA) was sent in and built the
Key West Aquarium between 1932-1934. The Aquarium
was originally an open air aquarium, one of the
first and largest at the time. Today, it is nearly
twice the size of the original with the addition
of the Atlantic Shores exhibit and the large outdoor
holding pens.
Admission Price:
Adults $10, children (4 - 12) $4.50.
Website:
keywestaquarium.com