The Florida Aquarium is a three-story, glass
domed aquarium featuring exhibits related to Florida's ecosystem and aquatic habitats.
Highlights include: the Florida Wetlands Gallery, which displays a cypress swamp,
mangrove roots, and a river with otters; the Florida Bays and beaches Gallery, which
contains freshwater and saltwater displays; the Coral Reefs Gallery, which showcases many
fish and colorful reefs; and plants and animals native to Florida (including alligators).
Sharks, rays, and other sea creatures from the Gulf of Mexico can also be viewed at
the aquarium.