WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – It’s full streams ahead at Legoland Florida Resort, as SEA LIFE Florida welcomed its first finned residents, marking a milestone ahead of the attraction’s opening day on June 6.
From blacktip reef sharks to clownfish, cownose stingrays, and majestic unicorn tangs, SEA LIFE Florida is starting to come alive. The immersive exhibits are now home to vibrant reef fish and curious invertebrates.
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“This moment marks the shift from construction site to conservation site,” said Sarah McMahon, curator at SEA LIFE Florida said in a news release. “From building walls to building connections between people and the ocean. Every fish, ray, and shark that arrives is a chance to spark curiosity and inspire care for our planet.”
Guests will soon dive into more than 25 interactive exhibits, including a stingray bay, hands-on rockpools, and 10 underwater-themed galleries — all designed with accessibility and inclusivity at heart. The aquarium will be fully ADA accessible, and SEA LIFE Florida aspires to earn a designation as a Certified Autism Center, a resort-wide initiative.
SEA LIFE Florida is also introducing the world’s first “Theme Park Under the Sea” experience in the main ocean exhibit.
Guests will not only be able to explore as they walk through a 30-foot-long underwater tunnel, but they’ll also see animals interacting with coral carousels and deep-sea roller coasters.
This living world is still growing, with more species arriving each week until the grand opening.
Annual passholders will be the first to see it all with exclusive early access on May 23, ahead of the official grand opening.
Plus, guests will have the chance to dive in all summer long with the Summer Resort Play Pass, a limited-time offer that gives guests unlimited admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and SEA LIFE Florida through Sept. 12.