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The Florida Aquarium

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Channel District, Tampa

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"You can even take a wild dolphin tour or meet a penguin!"(12 Tips)
"here along with the dolphin cruise right from the aquarium!"(4 Tips)
"great pictures of the wild dolphins"(4 Tips)
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Lolo ❤💙💚💛💜February 1, 2016
Spend the extra money, and swim with the sharks. It's a once in a lifetime experience. The staff, and divers were beyond exceptional. This is a "bucket list" must do.
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Jonathan WebberJuly 22, 2015
Expensive, but worth it. Especially if you have a young child with you. They will love this aquarium. Bring them a bathing suit and change of clothes so they can end the day at the water feature.
Jennifer ColletteMarch 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you have a Great Explorations Museum ($150/5 people) membership, you can get in FREE here in April and October. Make sure you pet the rays, watch the penguin show and play in the water area too!
Merab FavoriteDecember 31, 2017
I love this place! Took the kids on a Thursday. It was crowded but still really fun. My 2.5-year-old was completely in love with everything
Cory ColerDecember 30, 2016
This is a great local aquarium! Our daughter loves the otters and reef tanks. The divers are super nice as well! They interacted with kids in the main room for quite a while!
Sheri SwammyAugust 6, 2019
This aquarium has the BEST sea horse display out of several across the country. My daughter loved her amazing birthday party we had here along with the dolphin cruise right from the aquarium!
Terika WakefieldAugust 14, 2019
Explore & Discover the beautiful sea creatures of the Florida Aquarium. Get an up close view of a clown fish or pet a sting ray. Ready for a laugh, you might catch a penguin walking alongside you!
Gregorio B.February 27, 2017
Great family atmosphere with an array of fish to see. We have an annual pass and definitely worth going.
PaigeMarch 25, 2015
Great place to spend the day. See and learn about all types of marine life. Don't forget to utilize the staff members! They have a wealth of information and fun facts.
RobinMay 4, 2012
Get an annual membership - it covers the cost of parking and unlimited access for one year. You pay per number of members in your household. They have a great outdoor park for children of all ages.
Seasons 52July 26, 2013
A smaller aquarium, but there are several interactive exhibits that kids will love. Also, don't forget to bring towels and bathing suits for the free splash park behind the aquarium.
Samantha WoodMarch 10, 2019
Cool off inside while learning about the wonders of the ocean or play in the Splash Park outside. You can even take a wild dolphin tour or meet a penguin!
Gilbert HernandezDecember 29, 2014
Nice aquarium, very friendly staff! The dolphins cruise is not worth, is not guaranteed to see dolphins. The rest is great.
Anngela KichmanOctober 23, 2016
Exhibits are neat. The petting areas with the handlers are awesome. They really know their animals and talk about them with joy.
Kelly PadgettOctober 30, 2013
Nice place if using groupon/voucher.it's expensive otherwise for a family of 5.employees very engaging with all children.clean place!Fun water play area
Jen DMarch 3, 2019
We enjoyed the day here. Parking is a bit far - if someone is mobility challenged, drop them at the entrance first.
John PaterakisFebruary 3, 2015
At 1:30 p.m., gather at the otter tank to watch them have their lunch. Their caretaker gives an interesting talk while she feeds them.
Martin DenhamApril 30, 2022
Excellent selection of sea faring critters,good kids splash zoneee.make sure you bring spare clothes.
Charles KnolesMarch 5, 2016
Tide talks for kids and adults are wonderful. We learned all about the ecology of horseshoe crabs and had free food and wine.
Stephen WaddlesMarch 29, 2013
Great place. If you have a zoo membership you can get half off. We have a columbus zoo pass and it saved a ton. Don't forget to check out the ship behind the aquarium.
Doraly PantaleonAugust 31, 2014
Small but good. So much variety and interactive areas. Loved it
Flower4 PearlApril 16, 2016
It's not big inside actually. It's very attractive for children. But you can experience the voyage it might be more fun~
Amanda MorelandMarch 28, 2015
This place is awesome. Really impressed. The Lego fish displays were so cool!
KellyApril 21, 2010
Great place to discover what all those crazy Florida birds and fish actually are! Could be a little more to see though. The Shedd in Chicago is still my fave. Oh and you can pet sting rays...fun!
Stacey MerrillJune 28, 2013
If you are local get annual pass to make it worth the price. Great for kids - bring their swimsuit for outside water play area
Christina CookMarch 27, 2011
This place is amazing. I have a 5 year old son and he loved it as much as I did. The prices r great & there is so much to see. The encounters are very close up and hands on 2. Bring a camera 4 sure!
James GoldenMarch 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Easter at the aquarium is worth it as a member. Scavenger hunt for eggs in the exhibits which gets your little ones a dippin dots treat. Pictures with the Easter bunny.
Robert OehlerAugust 7, 2010
Anyone who lives close by should really consider purchase of a year pass, I have the pass for five for the year. Always a big hit with friends visiting and family. Pays for itself on the first visit
Nina FruminSeptember 1, 2018
Everything was fun but the water spray park is such a great bonus. The 4–D theater was a lot of fun.
Carita JarvenpaaJanuary 5, 2014
A little smaller place than we expected, but fabulous. Beautiful sea life and lots of birds also.
Raquel 💋 GibsonJuly 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great membership benefits at other local attractions. Worth it for the whole year just to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July
Justin LisenbySeptember 16, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Such a fun aquarium! So many great things for the kids to see and do.
Nattalie RoepkeApril 3, 2011
An awesome place! My kids love it! Explore-a-shore is a personal favorite. The kids can play and grown ups can have a cocktail!
Sheila DiehlMay 6, 2014
The tank walls have enough space to let little toddlers stretch their legs from riding in their strollers.
Alex WagnerJune 28, 2016
I liked the dolphin cruise the best. Petting a penguin was a close second.
AIA FloridaFebruary 28, 2012
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Tabithia SonneJanuary 2, 2013
Loved it. Very kid friendly and we will be back again when my 3 kids are a bit older.
Moni JamiesonApril 26, 2016
Fun place for the family
Penny LaBelleMarch 21, 2014
Been here a few times but this recent trip with the rain must of brought out the grumpies in folks
JLC Travel & TourismJanuary 7, 2013
This is a great place to spend a weekday morning with little ones! We have spent many mornings there!
Brad LJanuary 23, 2011
Great for all kids. Even little ones. And adults can get drinks at the bar while the kids play in the water spray ground.
Tabithia SonneJanuary 2, 2013
Best aquariun ive been to in a long time. Very kid friendly and lots to do.
Visit Tampa BayOctober 13, 2010
Journey through the bay aboard the Bay Spirit-the 72-foot powered catamaran,allows guests to encounter the animals that thrive in these local waters.The only requirement is a sense of adventure
Catherine MitchellMarch 4, 2011
Really awesome family-friendly environment!!! Lots of things to see. The new water park for kids was a huge hit.
Luzviminda RivetzApril 5, 2015
They carry many amazing sea creatures.
marni GordonApril 4, 2010
the penguins are very cute but it is entirely designed for little kids...so you can just take a stroll by at the time of the show and take a peek
Jaimie ChirnsideMay 25, 2013
I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. I feel like there wasn't a whole lot for the $20 admission but I also realize they need money for the fish. It's worth going at least one.
Teddy RuxspinOctober 29, 2011
Its a really fun place for the family n friends. I will go again but do more paid activities.
Julia CastroAugust 3, 2012
Yes indeed it's a fun place..it was fun while it lasted..<3
Michael RotgersMay 5, 2012
One of the GREATEST aquariums, EVER! Try to book a spot to meet the penguins backstage!

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