Small, unassuming research facility. Mostly outdoors. Lots of "touch tanks" for hands on learning. Fee goes towards research, rescue and rehabilitation. We had a great time with our young daughter. Staff was friendly and engaging with our little one.
Nice little place to go, my nine year old had fun going from tank to tank looking at the animals. The touch tanks were cool, crabs, shells, starfish, and other stuff. Wish we had gone on a day when there was more staff there. Had a number of questions about things but no one to answer. Some tanks labeled real well some not. Tank cleaner guy obviously had thanksgiving week off. All in all, a good time. The seafood restaurant at the end of the street was great.
This place is a MUST SEE! We even went back the second year. The staff are super friendly and will answer questions and even just start sharing information with you if you are shy. Many of the tanks you can put your hand in, touch and pick things up. Watch them feed the sharks, sting rays and octopus. Find out what all that "stuff" is you find out on your walks along the beach. They also rehabilitate sea turtles!
For the price you would think there would be a tour guide to explain more about the animals. Or someone to look over the tanks. Since some teenagers can't read the no touch tank signs. That kept touching them. And while other small children watched them. Was a neat place to see. And loved being able to touch a few things. Just wish we had someone that worked there Be out watching and or explaining more about the creatures. Also some tanks said they had stuff in them But didn't. Just seemed like they was lacking staff really bad!!
My children love the aquarium. There is always something new to see. They enjoy the touch tanks and learn so much by handling marine life.
Gulf Specimen Aquarium is a US Aquarium based in Panacea, Florida. Gulf Specimen Aquarium is located at 222 Clark Dr, Panacea, FL 32346, USA.
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