Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium was a 38-acre (15 ha) oceanarium located on the island of Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida, located near downtown Miami. Its history begins in 1955. Add Nu Stadium, 4.1 mi away, to a visit.
A theme park, 4 mi southeast of Miami
Miami is the nearest base
Miami is 4 miles northwest, with 197 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 76–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Miami (MIA) has airline service, about 9 miles from Miami Seaquarium.
Established in 1955
Miami Seaquarium dates from 1955. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Here are the months at Miami Seaquarium, with their weather.
Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium was a 38-acre (15 ha) oceanarium located on the island of Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida, located near downtown Miami. The seaquarium closed after 70 years of operation on October 12, 2025.
Founded in 1955, it was one of the oldest continuously operating oceanariums in the United States. In addition to marine mammals, the Miami Seaquarium housed fish, sharks, sea turtles, birds, and reptiles. The park offered daily presentations and hosted overnight camps, events for boy scouts, and group programs. Over 500,000 people visited the facility annually. The park had around 225 employees, and its lease payments and taxes made it the third-largest contributor to Miami-Dade County's revenue.
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- 38 acres
- Owner
- Miami-Dade County
- Established
- 1955
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Where to base yourself for Miami Seaquarium
Rooms are nearest in Miami Beach (335) and Miami (197).
- 1Nu Stadium
- 2Hard Rock Stadium
- 3Kaseya Center
- 4LoanDepot Park
- 5Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- 6Biscayne Bay
- 7Pitbull Stadium
Miami Beach
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
81,594 people · 21% vacation homes
6 mi north of Miami Seaquarium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Miami Seaquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach 21% vacation homes | 6 mi north | 10 min | 335 322 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 hostels · 1 campground | 81,594 | $557K | — |
| Miami | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 197 167 hotels · 20 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels | 489,812 | $518K | D |
| Coral Gables | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 25 23 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 49,578 | $1,090K | B− |
| Hollywood | 21 mi north | 30 min | 128 88 hotels · 29 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157,019 | $411K | — |
| Miami Springs | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 31 25 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 13,611 | $561K | — |
| Doral | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 44 43 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,634 | $563K | B |
| West Miami | 8 mi west | 15 min | 22 20 hotels · 2 motels | 7,125 | $489K | — |
| Fort Lauderdale | 28 mi north | 40 min | 245 216 hotels · 11 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 188,677 | $487K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
More places people know lie within 32 miles.
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
Big draw216 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
45 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
53 mi MuseumVizcaya Museum and Gardens
612 mi LakeBiscayne Bay
713 mi Stadium & arenaPitbull Stadium
31 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank ArenaPhoto credits
Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Biscayne Bay: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pitbull Stadium: Comayagua99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Your questions on Miami Seaquarium
What town is Miami Seaquarium near?
Miami, FL, about 4 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Miami Seaquarium?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 76–83°.
What is the closest airport to Miami Seaquarium?
Miami (MIA), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Miami Seaquarium?
Miami Beach (6 mi, 335 places to stay), Miami (4 mi, 197 places to stay) and Coral Gables (7 mi, 25 places to stay).
Local tips in Miami
Questions and tips go in Miami’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.