Little ghosts and goblins get set for big fun at Miami’s biggest kid-friendly Halloween Extravaganza – Monster Splash Nighttime Bash returning for its 17th year on October 28 – 31, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. With more ghoulish treats and ghostly fun than ever before, this year’s event features trick-or-treating at Sharky’s Sweet Tooth Station; kiddie rides and bounce houses at the Little Monsters Play Area; the Monsters in the Mangrove Haunted Walk; Flipper’s Dance Party and the only place in Miami to enjoy Halloween themed marine animal shows. Monster Splash Nighttime Bash is a safe Halloween alternative for kids and their families. Purchase tickets at participating Walgreens and receive a 20 percent discount.

“At Miami Seaquarium we love Halloween and we love to see big smiles on the faces of our little guests after they spend an unforgettable Halloween night at the park,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “We are happy to have provided local families with a safe event to celebrate Halloween in South Florida for more than a decade.”

Halloween themed marine animal shows to give guests a fright during Monster Splash Nighttime Bash include Flipper’s Thrills and Chills, Curse of the Golden Dome Witches sea lion show along with the splashy fun of the Swashbuckling Pirate Top Deck dolphin Show.

Special admission price for the Nighttime Bash is only $24.95 plus tax after 5:00 p.m. for adults, and $19.95 plus tax for children (ages 3 to 12 years) after 5:00 p.m.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For more information on Miami Seaquarium, please call 305-361-5705 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.

Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.