Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters in Marathon offers unique experiences with a variety of ocean creatures. Visitors can enjoy encounters at Stingray Cove, Big Shark Bay, and a 200,000 gallon coral reef. The aquarium features exhibits where visitors can feed animals such as tarpon, freshwater turtles, stingrays, lobsters, and more. There are also touch tanks where visitors can interact with marine life like rays, starfish, urchins, and hermit crabs. The aquarium provides snorkeling and diving opportunities in their coral reef tank as well. In addition to the exhibits and experiences, there is an on-site cafe serving delicious meals and a gift shop with tropical-themed souvenirs. The Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters aims to provide a family-friendly and educational environment for visitors of all ages.