Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab takes you through the Alabama Watershed.
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The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, formerly named the Estuarium, takes you on a journey through the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands, and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Visual and engaging exhibits deliver a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay which is the fourth largest estuary s

ystem in the United States. Admissions:
Adult $12.00
Children (5-18) or Students with ID $6.00
Children under 5 Free
Seniors (60+) $10.00

Group rates available. AAA and Military discounts.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.
**The Alabama Aquarium is a handicapped-accessible facility.

05/30/2026

School’s out… but schooling is still in session!

These fish aren’t performing a practiced routine. They have a specialized cells used for sensing the underwater world called the lateral line(check the comments for a picture)! This system helps them detect movement and pressure changes in the water, allowing them to stay together and move in sync while schooling. Swimming in large groups helps protect them from predators by making it harder for one fish to be singled out and increasing the group’s awareness of danger!

Check out this picture of a vertebra that was recently sent our way just in time for National Alligator Day! Alligators ...
05/29/2026

Check out this picture of a vertebra that was recently sent our way just in time for National Alligator Day! Alligators have large, powerful skeletons built for life in the water. Their backbone is made up of strong vertebrae like this one, giving them the flexibility to power through the water with their iconic side-to-side tail movements while still staying sturdy enough to crawl, and lunge on land.

It’s wild to think that something as small as the two alligators we currently have on loan from Alligator Alley could one day grow into an animal large enough to leave behind a vertebra like this!!

Check out our event calendar for June. Boardwalk Talks and Excursions galore! Find the Boardwalk Talk themes and excursi...
05/28/2026

Check out our event calendar for June. Boardwalk Talks and Excursions galore!
Find the Boardwalk Talk themes and excursion tickets on our website. https://www.disl.edu/aquarium/education/

Celebrate World Ocean Day with us! Join us on June 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a hands-on day all about reefs and the impor...
05/27/2026

Celebrate World Ocean Day with us! Join us on June 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a hands-on day all about reefs and the important role they play in our estuary and the Gulf.

Explore the many types of reefs that support life in our estuary and the Gulf through building model reefs.Watch them grow throughout the event, then stop back to see them on display at the aquarium for the rest of the week.Come create, learn, and help us celebrate the habitats that make our ocean so special!

Today at 11:15! If you're interested in a career in Marine Science or have ever dreamed of working in an aquarium, join...
05/20/2026

Today at 11:15! If you're interested in a career in Marine Science or have ever dreamed of working in an aquarium, join us on May 20th at 11:15am to hear from our own Aquarium intern, Elise Knoll!
The Boardwalk Talk series features informal chats that highlight current Dauphin Island Sea Lab research and other community-focused science topics. These talks are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 11:15 a.m. at the Alabama Aquarium.

05/19/2026

Meet the Bearded Fireworm (Hermodice Carunculata), one of the Gulf’s more ~spicy ~residents. Their fuzzy-looking white bristles may look soft, but they’re actually a defense mechanism. If touched, the tiny bristles can lodge into skin and release irritants that cause a painful burning sensation for hours!

TODAY!!Today, the Aquarium will be open with reduced power during the scheduled power outage. Some exhibits will be off,...
05/18/2026

TODAY!!

Today, the Aquarium will be open with reduced power during the scheduled power outage. Some exhibits will be off, and admission will be reduced by half until power is restored.
Life support systems are all capable of running on generator power and will be well taken care of!

To be the rock, one must cover oneself in rocks? Our spider crab is by covering himself with rocks for camouflage! Spide...
05/15/2026

To be the rock, one must cover oneself in rocks?
Our spider crab is by covering himself with rocks for camouflage! Spider crabs are sometimes called “decorator crabs” because they attach things like algae, sponges, shells, and even bits of debris to themselves to blend into their surroundings. In the wild, this helps them stay hidden from predators and sneak by unnoticed.

Come see what our master of disguise is wearing at the aquarium this summer! (If you can spot him)

Shut your mouth! It’s National Eel Day!Our spotted moray eel may look a little snake-like, but it’s actually a fish! Wit...
05/15/2026

Shut your mouth! It’s National Eel Day!

Our spotted moray eel may look a little snake-like, but it’s actually a fish! With hundreds of vertebrae ( back bones), moray eels have incredibly flexible bodies that help them twist, bend, and squeeze into tight spaces with ease. Instead of relying on large fins, they move with smooth, wave-like motions to glide through reefs and rocky crevices while searching for food.

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102 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL
36528

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+1 251-861-7500

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