Known for its lively coastal atmosphere and exciting nightlife, Miami is also a great place to visit with the entire family. Providing hours of fun and excitement for young and old alike, this city in Florida has many attractions that can be enjoyed by all including the Miami Seaquarium.
Located by the Biscayne Bay, this popular family attraction is in actual fact the longest operating oceanarium in the country. Spanning an area of around 38 acres, the Miami Seaquarium is home to a wide range of marine species including dolphins, whales and sea lions that can be witnessed in a number of thrilling shows.
One of the most well known draws here is undoubtedly the Flipper Dolphin Show. An iconic character made popular through the Flipper TV show, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin can be seen performing at the Flipper Lagoon where they will thrill you with their various spins, leaps and acrobatics in the water.
Also worth experiencing are the Dolphin Odyssey program and the Dolphin Encounter where one can get up close with these playful marine mammals. Not to be missed is a chance to take in the Killer Whale and Dolphin show where audiences can marvel at the spectacle of Pacific White-Sided dolphins performing with the park’s 20 foot long killer whale, Lolita.
The Miami Seaquarium also features the distinctive structure known as the Golden Dome where one can witness the fun and frolic of harbor seals and California sea lions as well as see one of the park’s most famous residents, Salty the Sea Lion.
Engaged in conservation programs as well, this marine park also has a wealth of other experiences and exhibits; visitors can see Florida’s state marine mammal at the Manatee Exhibit, view vibrant reef fish at the Tropical Reef section, observe the mighty predators of the ocean at the Shark Channel and get a closer look at the reptilian species called Crocodylus niloticus, better known as the Nile crocodile!
Those heading to the city can look to find accommodation in South Beach Miami which provides easy access to a number of places of interest. Looking out across the ocean, Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is one such hotel in South Beach Miami and features the very best in modern comforts.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+