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The Florida Aquarium
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Channel District, Tampa
"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)
"Great for kids - bring their swimsuit for outside water play area"(3 Tips)
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Lolo ❤💙💚💛💜February 1, 2016Spend 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, 2015Expensive, 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.
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, 2017I 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
- Sheri SwammyAugust 6, 2019This 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, 2019Explore & 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!
Cory ColerDecember 30, 2016This 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!
PaigeMarch 25, 2015Great 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.- Samantha WoodMarch 10, 2019Cool 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!
Gregorio B.February 27, 2017Great family atmosphere with an array of fish to see. We have an annual pass and definitely worth going.
Christina CookMarch 27, 2011This 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!
Stephen WaddlesMarch 29, 2013Great 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.
Seasons 52July 26, 2013A 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.
Charles KnolesMarch 5, 2016Tide talks for kids and adults are wonderful. We learned all about the ecology of horseshoe crabs and had free food and wine.
RobinMay 4, 2012Get 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.
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.
Flower4 PearlApril 16, 2016It's not big inside actually. It's very attractive for children. But you can experience the voyage it might be more fun~
Nina FruminSeptember 1, 2018Everything was fun but the water spray park is such a great bonus. The 4–D theater was a lot of fun.
Amanda MorelandMarch 28, 2015This place is awesome. Really impressed. The Lego fish displays were so cool!
Anngela KichmanOctober 23, 2016Exhibits are neat. The petting areas with the handlers are awesome. They really know their animals and talk about them with joy.
Such a fun aquarium! So many great things for the kids to see and do.
Gilbert HernandezDecember 29, 2014Nice aquarium, very friendly staff! The dolphins cruise is not worth, is not guaranteed to see dolphins. The rest is great.
John PaterakisFebruary 3, 2015At 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.
Jen DMarch 3, 2019We enjoyed the day here. Parking is a bit far - if someone is mobility challenged, drop them at the entrance first.
KellyApril 21, 2010Great 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!
AIA FloridaFebruary 28, 2012You are at one of Florida’s Top 100 buildings. To vote the Florida Aquarium as the number one building in Florida visit
Martin DenhamApril 30, 2022Excellent selection of sea faring critters,good kids splash zoneee.make sure you bring spare clothes.
Kelly PadgettOctober 30, 2013Nice 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
Carita JarvenpaaJanuary 5, 2014A little smaller place than we expected, but fabulous. Beautiful sea life and lots of birds also.
Robert OehlerAugust 7, 2010Anyone 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- Stacey MerrillJune 28, 2013If you are local get annual pass to make it worth the price. Great for kids - bring their swimsuit for outside water play area
Great membership benefits at other local attractions. Worth it for the whole year just to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July
Visit Tampa BayOctober 13, 2010Journey 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
Nattalie RoepkeApril 3, 2011An awesome place! My kids love it! Explore-a-shore is a personal favorite. The kids can play and grown ups can have a cocktail!
JLC Travel & TourismJanuary 7, 2013This is a great place to spend a weekday morning with little ones! We have spent many mornings there!
Tabithia SonneJanuary 2, 2013Loved it. Very kid friendly and we will be back again when my 3 kids are a bit older.
Penny LaBelleMarch 21, 2014Been here a few times but this recent trip with the rain must of brought out the grumpies in folks
Sheila DiehlMay 6, 2014The tank walls have enough space to let little toddlers stretch their legs from riding in their strollers.
Stephanie QueenMarch 24, 2012Pay the $25 for the penguin experience. Totally worth it! They are so cute. Who doesn't want to pet a penguin???
Michael RotgersMay 5, 2012One of the GREATEST aquariums, EVER! Try to book a spot to meet the penguins backstage!
- Tabithia SonneJanuary 2, 2013Best aquariun ive been to in a long time. Very kid friendly and lots to do.
Jon KruseApril 25, 2015Make sure you you know when the animal talks are. I learned something at every one.
Catherine MitchellMarch 4, 2011Really awesome family-friendly environment!!! Lots of things to see. The new water park for kids was a huge hit.
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