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The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
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- 2 to 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Explore and learn about more than 9,000 sea creatures at the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Marvel at bamboo shark or a sea star. Discover reef fishes, tortoises and more from Florida’s waters. Discover the wetland wildlife of Florida including alligators and river otters; investigate the Indian Ocean in the 'Journey to Madagascar' exhibit, and learn about the aquarium's conservation efforts. Access to Splash Pad, ideal for younger children, and a 4-D theater experience are included.
- The Florida Aquarium is located in downtown Tampa
- See thousands of sea animals and plants
- Enjoy live animal encounters, and a complete program schedule daily
- Access to Splash Pad and the 4-D theater are included with your admission ticket
- Hands-on experience with rays in a 5,000 gallon touch pool
What's Included
- Infants 0-2 are free
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fee
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602-5600
What To Expect
The Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in the country, with over 9,000 aquatic creatures, including sharks, otters, alligators and many more. Walk along the Wetlands Trail past alligator-infested waters to the river streams where otters play and explore.
Then stroll along the Bays & Beaches habitats and touch a variety of different species of stingrays and sharks at a touch pool called Stingray Beach. Look for white-spotted bamboo sharks, southern rays and more. Check out Waves of Wonder, a colorful exhibit with unique jellies, colorful clownfish, a pacific octopus, and more. And don’t forget to check out the outdoor water fun zone for children called Splash Pad. Check out the one-of-a-kind view at the Coral Reef Gallery, one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world.
Then stroll along the Bays & Beaches habitats and touch a variety of different species of stingrays and sharks at a touch pool called Stingray Beach. Look for white-spotted bamboo sharks, southern rays and more. Check out Waves of Wonder, a colorful exhibit with unique jellies, colorful clownfish, a pacific octopus, and more. And don’t forget to check out the outdoor water fun zone for children called Splash Pad. Check out the one-of-a-kind view at the Coral Reef Gallery, one of the most beautiful and diverse ecosystems in the world.
The Florida Aquarium
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
518 reviews
hrg2bgrgws, Apr 2024
Was great 😌 we had a great time with our family !!! When we go to the states again we will visit it again
John_J, Apr 2024
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.
Pami_H, Apr 2024
What a nice time with my grandchildren. We came down to Tampa for their Spring Break and the Aquarium helped make the week even better.
I wish I would've remembered the gentleman who was in the bird area that gave us info on the 29 yr old python. He was amazing and informative. Kudos!
catherine_m, Apr 2024
I liked how it was handiecap accessible for my mother to enjoy also. And the staff was so friendly and helpful. We loved it.
lovetanis78, Apr 2024
Awesome I would definitely go again. I was only disappointed in the penguin exhibit. I expected more
Kristin_C, Mar 2024
We went with a party of 6 adults plus one toddler. We all felt that this was a very average aquarium. Also the exhibits were all high so our toddler could not see much if he wasn't being held. This place is very expensive and we have all been to better aquariums. Parking was expensive too considering how much we had to pay to get in. And although I don't begrudge schools coming to this place, I do wish that they limited how many other people could come or staggered their arrival.
It was packed and hard to see exhibits. We would not recommend to visitors to come here.
Jose_R, Mar 2024
My first time visiting the Tampa Aquarium and we had a great time together. We were treated like family and friends. The place was very nice and friendly.
Ezekiel_M, Mar 2024
I was expecting a lot more considering we live in a state surrounded by water, but sadly, the Aquarium offerings at SeaWorld are far superior to what you can find here. No cool stuff on the basic entry--I did not buy any addons. Ultimately, it felt like I tossed $100 away. The only reason it was not one star is because I did enjoy the area where you could touch some of the creatures. Seriously, they need to add some bigger attractions.
Carla_K, Mar 2024
The Aquarium was well worth the price. We enjoyed sitting at the large aquarium and watching the different fish. There were screaming kids but we shouldn't have gone on a Sunday.
Meredith_S, Mar 2024
The wonderful museum admissions person gave me new member tickets bec I had to go to urgent care that morning so was running late. I really appreciated it as we were taking grandkids who had chosen the aquarium as their top choice!
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