Daytona Aquarium Opens to Visitors

The Daytona Beach area has its first aquarium offering in the destination with the opening of the Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure. The attraction provides an interactive educational experience featuring animals from both land and sea, according to a media release.

The 55,000-square foot facility is located on the northwest corner of International Speedway Blvd. and Nova Road in Daytona Beach. Visitors can explore close to 40 separate exhibits including a 100,000-gallon shark exhibit and two touch pools including a 12,000-gallon stingray touch pool. There are also habitats for alligators, frogs, and lizards, the release states.

“We’re excited that this moment has arrived,” said Lori Campbell Baker, executive director at the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau., in the release. “The destination’s first aquarium is going provide another great must-do experience when visiting Daytona Beach area.”

Phase 2 of the attraction, The Rainforest, is scheduled for opening in 2025 and will feature multiple species including primates, sloths, and tropical birds.