- The Florida Aquarium - The Florida Aquarium offers a unique look at all that swims, floats, and crawls in and around Florida waters and beyond.
The 200,000 square-feet attraction is home to more than 9,000 animals. Follow the journey from a single drop of rain to the deep waters where the ocean’s top predators are found. Along the way see river otters, alligators, stingrays, seahorses and pipefishes, fascinating jellies (commonly called jellyfish), lion fish, sea turtles, sharks and more! There is a 500,000 gallon floor-to-ceiling Coral Reef tank, 3 touch pools, plus multiple other exhibits. Watch your children enjoy an outdoor play area (Splash Pad) with wet and dry zones, or see a short film in our 4-D Theater– all included with general admission!
The Florida Aquarium is conveniently located in downtown Tampa, along the trolley line, and between 2 cruise ship terminals.
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- Infants aged 0-2 go free
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fee
Dive into the world of 9,000+ coastal species at the Florida Aquarium nestled in the heart of Tampa. The one of a kind tour at the Florida Aquarium begins with a droplet of water from Florida’s bountiful natural springs, stretching to the expansive aquatic environment of the Florida Keys and beyond. Visitors are treated to a recreated wetlands environment under a towering glass atrium where native fauna like alligators, river otters, and free flying pink spoonbills reside. Touch exhibits allow interactive engagements with moon jellies (better known as jelly fish), rays, bamboo sharks, and sea anemones. Explore the dwellers of the Indian Ocean in the ‘Journey to Madagascar’ exhibit. A mammoth 500,000 gallon ecosystem with a coral reef housing sharks, sea turtles, reef fish, eels and numerous other species is sure to captivate. Learn about the conservation initiatives the Florida Aquarium is a part of, including coral rebuilding in the ‘Waves of Wonder’ exhibit. Entry includes access to the Splash Pad, ideal for the little ones!
- 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).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.