Tampa, FL (April 18, 2025) – It’s not simply the children who’re having fun with Easter enjoyable this weekend—a few of the animals at The Florida Aquarium are getting egg-stra vacation treats, too. The Aquarium’s Animal Care workforce ready enrichment experiences, tailor-made to every animal’s weight loss plan, by filling plastic eggs for the Tamandua (tuh-man-dew-uh) and Asian Water Monitor.
- Cayenne, the Tamandua, received a tasty puree of bugs and nutritional vitamins in considered one of his eggs and mashed avocado in one other.
- Salvator, the Asian Water Monitor, relied on his eager senses to trace down his meal—devouring a complete hard-boiled egg.
Biologists say this seasonal “egg hunt” is designed to advertise pure behaviors like searching, foraging and adapting to environmental modifications, which help the animals’ bodily and psychological wellbeing.
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OF THE ANIMALS EATING THEIR TREATS
+ LAST YEAR’S EASTER EVENT <<<
Courtesy: The Florida Aquarium
Throughout the weekend, visitors can dive into an egg-cellent Easter celebration at The Florida Aquarium! Hop on over for family-friendly actions, animal encounters, costumed divers, and the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Search excessive and low in an Aquarium-wide scavenger hunt. Find all of the hidden eggs and win a particular prize.
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Meet Marshall, the Marsh Rabbit and snap pictures with him throughout a meet-and-greet.
Saturday & Sunday | Every hour beginning at 10 a.m.
All Easter occasions are included with common admission and free for Aquarium annual members. To plan your day, get tickets, and make advance reservations, go to flaquarium.org.
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