A Truly One-of-a-Kind Experience! Take the plunge into the Aquarium’s Great Maya Reef habitat and come face-to-mask with over 30 species of marine life, including cownose rays and hundreds of beautiful tropical fish. Led by an Adventure Guide, you can discover the intricate and diverse life supported by reef habitats and learn about our conservation efforts. Experience the Aquarium's marine creatures like never before.
🕒 90 min | 👦 Age 8+ | 📍Great Maya Reef 📅 Offered Fridays & Saturdays at 12:30 PM ➡️ Meeting Point: Information Booth in the main lobby (arrive by 12:15 PM)
TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
What to Expect
✔️ Explore the Mayan Reef – Get an insider’s look at one of the Aquarium’s most vibrant habitats. ✔️ Go Behind the Scenes – See how the Aquarium cares for reef species and maintains their environment. ✔️ Learn from the Experts – Discover what makes this underwater ecosystem so important. ✔️ Ask Questions – Engage with animal care staff and learn how you can help protect marine life.
Know Before You Go
Tickets: Tickets are per person. Each individual must have their own ticket. Mobile passes are accepted.
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Group Size: Up to 4 people
Ages: 8+ (Minors must be accompanied by a paid adult)
Meeting Point: Information Booth in the main lobby (arrive by 12:15 PM)
Ticket Cutoff: Last ticket sold is 4 hours before the start of the experience. We offer 1 session each day only at this time.
Accessibility: Not currently wheelchair accessible
⚠️ Availability is limited—reserve your Wild Encounter today!
Your support strengthens our conservation efforts!
Audubon Nature Institute reserves the right to alter or cancel any program due to the animals’ well-being, severe weather conditions, or facility availability. Audubon Nature Institute also reserves the right to remove any participant from the program that the staff feels is endangering themselves, other participants, or the animals or if he/she is disruptive to the other participants. Programs will not occur in the rain and will be rescheduled or a refund issued. Any guest under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances will not be permitted to participate in the program, and no refund will be given. The animal’s participation in the programs is strictly voluntary. The interaction will end if they choose not to interact with the participant. Audubon Nature Institute will reschedule in this incident, or a refund will be given. The experience is in a behind-the-scenes location and is only accessible to paid guests on the tour.
