Miami Seaquarium
When it opened in 1955 it was the largest marine-life attraction in the world, and it was home to the orca Lolita for decades. After years of animal-welfare violations and a county eviction fight, it closed on 12 October 2025 after 70 years. On the site now: Closed; the county site on Virginia Key is leased to Terra Group, which plans a marina and a new aquarium without marine mammals.
| Years | 1955 to 2025 |
|---|---|
| Where | Virginia Key |
| There now | Closed; the county site on Virginia Key is leased to Terra Group, which plans a marina and a new aquarium without marine mammals |
Close by
- Miami Marine Stadiumstanding, about 19 min on foot
- Mandarin Oriental, Miamigone, about 13 min by car or taxi
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardensstanding, about 14 min by car or taxi
- Miami Circlestanding, about 15 min by car or taxi
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.