Atlantis Marine Habitat

Explore our lagoons, caves, coral formations, and underwater ruins filled with exotic marine life.

BREATHTAKING COLLECTION OF MARINE EXHIBITS

From sharks, rays, and barracuda, to eels, and critically endangered Smalltooth sawfish,
we are home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world representing over 250 marine species.

Check out our daily scheduled marine life feedings to see these animals in action.

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RUINS LAGOON

Swim among artifacts inspired by ancient Atlantis for the chance to see 20,000 deep reef and pelagic fish. You can also catch a glimpse of this from the Hall of Waters in The Royal.

THE DIG

The legend of Atlantis comes to life as you embark on an incredible journey through the Lost City of Atlantis. Inside The Dig, experience the wonders of a world lost in time and discover the exotic marine life species that now call it home.

Explore a virtual tour

PREDATOR LAGOON & Tunnel

Come face-to-face with the awesome predators as you walk through a transparent 100-foot underwater tunnel submerged in the lagoon. With 360-degree views from above and below, see sharks, barracudas, rays, sawfish, and giant grouper living among vibrant schools of fish.

HAMMERHEAD SHARKS

The mallet-shaped head of the hammerhead enhances its ability to find prey. Sensory systems on the head are spread over a large surface area.

SPECIAL SAW SENSORS

Sawfish use a sixth sense to help them in their hunt. Pores on their saws detect the electrical field of prey.

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TOOTHY TERRORS

Barracudas rely on surprise and speed, swimming up to 36 mph. They use razor-sharp teeth to tear food.

HAMMERHEAD SHARKS

The mallet-shaped head of the hammerhead enhances its ability to find prey. Sensory systems on the head are spread over a large surface area.

SPECIAL SAW SENSORS

Sawfish use a sixth sense to help them in their hunt. Pores on their saws detect the electrical field of prey.

TOOTHY TERRORS

Barracudas rely on surprise and speed, swimming up to 36 mph. They use razor-sharp teeth to tear food.

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MAYAN TEMPLE SHARK LAGOON

See Caribbean reef sharks and nurse sharks from an extraordinary vantage point: a water slide that runs through a lagoon using a transparent tunnel. Or watch from the deck and panoramic windows for a more leisurely look.

ESTUARY LAGOON

Many of the newborns at Atlantis spend their early years in the safety of this shallow-water nursery environment. Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus), Nurse Sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum), and Cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) are frequent visitors.

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STINGRAY LAGOON

Can you spot them? Located along the royal walk, see the Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus), Caribbean whiptails (Styracura schmardae) along with Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharinus melanopterus).

Green Turtle Lagoon

Located across from Stingray Lagoon, see our breeding population of adult green sea turtles, learn more about the our rehabilitation and repopulation efforts for this endangered species.

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WATER'S EDGE LAGOON

Located at The Coral, the migratory cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) schools for protection, confusing potential predators looking for a single ray. Reserve a Stingray Experience for an amazing hands-on encounter to learn about and feed the rays.