America’s largest aquarium and exotic pet expo, Aquashella makes a splash at Dezerland Park

Aquashella brings two days of aquatic innovation, education and family fun to Orlando''s Dezerland Park.

Aquashella, recognized as America’s largest aquarium and exotic pet expo, is making its first-ever appearance at Dezerland Park March 14–15, bringing thousands of enthusiasts, vendors and families together for a weekend dedicated to the aquatic lifestyle.

The nationally touring expo transforms Dezerland Park into a vibrant showcase of aquariums, exotic species, cutting-edge products and interactive experiences. Guests will have the opportunity to explore hundreds of vendor booths featuring top aquatic brands, rare finds and the latest innovations in aquarium design and care.

In addition to shopping and product discovery, Aquashella offers a full lineup of educational speaker sessions, live demonstrations and meet-and-greets with well-known aquarium influencers and content creators. Family-friendly activities and contests round out the weekend, making it an engaging experience for beginners and longtime aquarium enthusiasts alike.

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“Aquashella brings an entirely new audience and energy to Dezerland Park,” said Todd Larkin, Director of Marketing of Dezerland Park. “We’re excited to host this nationally recognized expo for the first time and provide a dynamic indoor venue where guests can learn, explore and connect.”

Aquashella is known for attracting thousands of aquarium and exotic pet enthusiasts at each stop on its national tour, transforming host venues into bustling hubs of aquatic education, commerce and community.

Aquashella offers multiple ticket tiers:

• Children’s Admission: $12 plus tax (Free for children under 4)

• General Admission: $25 plus tax (1 p.m. entry)

• Early Bird Admission: $30 plus tax (11 a.m. entry with early speaker access)

• VIP Weekend Pass: $85 plus tax (Two-day admission, 10 a.m. entry and exclusive YouTube meet-and-greet access)

Event hours:

• Saturday, March 14: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Sunday, March 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Guests can extend their visit by exploring Dezerland Park’s more than 850,000 square feet of indoor attractions, dining and entertainment — making it a perfect rain-or-shine destination.

For more information and to reserve tickets, click link.

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