The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure has expanded its offerings with the opening of a new rainforest section this summer. The addition features various species, including toucans, sloths, otters, and tamarins. The aquarium, which opened last year as the area’s first facility of its kind, covers 55,000 square feet and includes over 50 exhibits such as a large shark tank and a stingray touch pool. Updates regarding the official opening date for the rainforest section will be available on the aquarium’s website and social media channels.
The Marine Science Center reopened to visitors on June 24 after undergoing $4.2 million in renovations that began in September of last year. The center was closed for about nine months to complete these upgrades. Improvements include enhanced marine exhibits, expanded educational spaces, and upgraded amenities for guests.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Home & Gravesite has also reopened following two and a half years of renovation work. The site is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and serves as both the home and final resting place of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was an educator, civil rights leader, and founder of Bethune-Cookman University. The facility contains artifacts and photographs documenting visits from notable figures including U.S. presidents.