Visit: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602-5600
Fun is in the water at The Florida Aquarium, home to a variety of animals from dwarf seahorses to apex predators! Discover species ambassadors from Florida and around the world.
• Walk through a free-flying bird aviary with a mangrove tunnel, native fish, river otters, and alligators in the Wetlands of Florida habitat.
• See sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, Goliath grouper, and more in the 500,000-gallon panoramic Coral Reef Gallery.
• Get in and on the water! Jump into SeaTREK, a guided underwater walking tour for non-divers ages 10+, and set sail in Tampa Bay on the Wild Dolphin Cruise.*
The Aquarium is in downtown Tampa on the free streetcar route and between 2 cruise ship terminals. Plus, easily access the Riverwalk, historic Ybor City, Sparkman Wharf, restaurants, and more!
The Florida Aquarium is a non-profit organization committed to saving marine wildlife. Admission supports animal care, education initiatives, animal rescue, & the advancement of coral restoration efforts.
See Availability.
2 to 3 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Strollers and wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services counter for an additional fee; quantities are limited.
Infants 0-2 are free
Parking options include a City of Tampa lot located 1 block north of The Florida Aquarium on Channelside Drive. Additional parking lots and garages are within walking distance of the Aquarium.
Please note: your ticket is active for up to 48 hours after your originally purchased date and time of visit as long as your original ticket is valid (has not been used and Aquarium barcode has not been scanned).
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Denise_T
Met my daughters and granddaughters in Tampa for Mother’s Day. The aquarium was awesome. We all enjoyed out time there. Ordered our tickets ahead of time on Viator. Easy and convenient. Price was very good for a Tampa activity. Recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : 780melindag
It was our first time to the aquarium but my in-laws had been several years before. We were all pleasantly surprised with the layout and flow of the exhibits. My mother-in-law doesn't walk well on stairs but there were escalators and elevators plus places where you could sit and rest. The workers all had good know of the animals and exhibits. We were told of new planned exhibits and look forward to a return visit in years to come.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : corbing807
The Florida Aquarium was good, with the potential for great. We were a little disappointed that 2 of their biggest attractions were closed for renovations while we were there, and it wasn't made clear on their website ahead of our visit. If they were completely open with all exhibits this would have been a 5.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : joannmri
Nice Aquarium for a couple of hours and then you can have the rest of the day by the pool. Great for any age. Best to go earlier in the day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : tinas496
Family had a great time, The fish were so beautiful. We really enjoyed the entire outing. The splash pad and playground area were a great way to chill out after all the walking.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : hrg2bgrgws
Was great 😌 we had a great time with our family !!! When we go to the states again we will visit it again
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : John_J
It was a good experience for a family. Would have been nice if they had Dolphins with all the other great animals they had. The only thing is it said $10 for all day parking but cost $20 for 4 hours if had not been for that would have been more stars.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : lshaver
Aquarium was nice and similar to most we have visited. Friendly staff. Food at the cafeteria is disgusting. East somewhere else.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : E1966KBsarahh
Our children are all young adults and this was the first vacation we went on with just us as empty nester. What a wonderful aquarium! It was so peaceful yet we learned so much!!!! We also noticed the large ship Victory museum next door that was awesome also! We showed our receipt for the aquarium and got half of admission!
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : mrs_romence
We have visited this aquarium several times over the years and it never disappoints! During the spring break season it is extremely busy and I would highly suggest that you purchase your tickets online. When you purchase them online, you are given a select time whereby you are allowed to enter the aquarium. Once inside you don't have a time limit but expect to spend around two hours inside. Also, you will need to pay for parking ($10), the lot is usually very full so be prepared for a decent walk to the aquarium. Be aware that when it is packed inside with people, there are long lines everywhere. Petting the stingrays will easily take up half an hour- if there is a lot of people there. Also, during peak season the Aquarium does raise the price, so check online before you go. It may be cheaper to visit on a different day for you. Once inside here is what you can expect: A lot of different exhibits and experiences. You can see coral reefs, and touch "no bones" sea animals. You can pet sting rays and watch aquarium staff feed the animals. You may also want to bring a swim suit as there is an outdoor splash pad area. You can also have lunch at the cafe- but it is expensive! This aquarium is the best in the area, it is great for families and sea life enthusiasts. With some prior planning you will definitely enjoy this aquarium.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
