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NATURE CENTER AQUARIUM CRYSTAL RIVER GENERAL ADMISSION

Quick Details

  • Location: 308 Southeast US Highway 19 Crystal River, FL US 34429

Adults

Adult (Ages 13+)

$ 5

Children (Ages 3–12)

Children ages 3–12

$ 2.50

Adult

FREE for Citrus County residents. Valid photo ID required at check-in.

Visit Crystal River’s conservation-focused aquarium to learn about local manatee protection and the collaborative efforts behind it.

The exhibit highlights partnerships with U.S. Fish & Wildlife, local organizations and permitted manatee tour companies, and offers hands-on, family-friendly displays. Guests can hear how manatees communicate, meet local turtles, learn about invasive species, view seagrass ecosystems and discover practical stewardship tips such as anchoring to protect seagrass and the environmental impact of plastic. Optional boat tours to nearby animal refuges are available for more nature viewing.

What’s included

  • Interactive and hands-on displays

  • Educational exhibits on manatee communication and sounds

  • Introductions to local turtle species

  • Exhibits on invasive species and specific animals in the springs tank

  • Information on seagrass ecosystems and anchoring to protect seagrass

  • Answers to common wildlife questions (decomposition of plastics, osprey and alligator sounds, etc.)

Highlights

  • Conservation-focused experience in the “Manatee Capital” of Florida
  • Educational, family-friendly, hands-on learning
  • Direct connections to local conservation partners and permitted tour operators
  • Opportunity to see local wildlife features like the springs tank and seagrass meadows