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The Florida Aquarium Tickets in Tampa, FL

701 Channelside Drive • Tampa, FL 33602

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Florida Aquarium + Dinosaur World Tampa Combo Tickets

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Dinosaur World Florida in Plant City, Florida

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Adventure Island Tampa in Tampa, Florida

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About The Florida Aquarium

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Dive into a world where sea turtles glide, otters play, and moon jellies await your touch. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa offers a splash of adventure with interactive exhibits, vibrant marine habitats, and a commitment to conservation. Skip the line and plunge into aquatic wonders today!

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Home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and marine animals from Florida and around the world.
Moon Bay offers a rare chance to gently touch moon jellies, one of only four such experiences in the U.S.
The Wetlands Trail immerses visitors in a Florida-inspired environment with alligators, river otters, and a Burmese python.
Journey to Madagascar showcases ring-tailed lemurs, chameleons, and other unique species.
Bays to Beaches and No Bone Zone feature toadfish, garden eels, and interactive touch pools with sea stars and anemones.
The Coral Reef exhibit houses a 500,000-gallon habitat with sharks, sea turtles, and moray eels.
Waves of Wonder highlights marine conservation efforts and features Bonnethead Sharks and Loggerhead Turtles.
MORPH'D is an interactive exhibit showcasing species with incredible adaptations.
Advance timed-entry reservations are required; plan ahead for your visit.
Children aged 2 and under are free but should be included in online ticket orders.

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Description

Fun is in the water at The Florida Aquarium, home to a variety of animals, from dwarf seahorses to apex predators! Guests are invited on a journey to enjoy species ambassadors from Florida and beyond.

A free-flying bird aviary with a lush mangrove tunnel, flowing waters of native fish, energetic river otters, and imposing alligators under the Aquarium's iconic glass dome.
A panoramic Shark Reef habitat, home to sand tiger sharks, a sea turtle, giant Atlantic stingrays, and hundreds of reef-dwelling fish.
Interactive habitats like Stingray Beach, where you can roll up your sleeves and feel the velvety wing tip of a cownose ray, Moon Bay, where you can touch a fascinating jelly, and The Tide Pool, an award-winning touch habitat that lets you feel sea stars, anemones, and more.
Premium add-on experiences that elevate your day of aquatic adventure, like SeaTREK, a guided underwater walking tour of our Heart of the Sea habitat; a Wild Dolphin Cruise that sails the bay in search of dolphins and other local wildlife; a Penguin Encounter that offers exclusive access to one of the Aquarium’s most popular animal ambassadors, and more.

Conveniently located in downtown Tampa, Florida, between 2 cruise ship terminals, The Florida Aquarium sits along the free streetcar route, offering easy access to Tampa's award-winning Riverwalk, historic Ybor City, and countless dining, shopping, and entertainment options, including the waterfront Sparkman Wharf.

More than a fun attraction, The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to its shared purpose of saving marine wildlife. Admission sales help educate visiting students, provide world-class care to nearly 19,000 animals, rehabilitate rescued sea turtles, and advance scientific research to save Florida's Coral Reef. The Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for maintaining high standards in animal welfare, veterinary care, conservation, and education, among other requirements.

Last ticket entry is one (1) hour before closing.

EXPANSION PLANS
The Florida Aquarium recently announced an expansion plan that will include several exciting new experiences. The project includes the addition of a rotating special exhibit gallery, converting the second-floor lobby into to multi-species gallery that features puffins, and a large-scale outdoor exhibit featuring, first time on the west coast of Florida, California sea lions. A significant African penguin habitat will also be part of the outdoor expansion.

The Florida Aquarium Reviews

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Josseline Chavarria

Riverview, FL

1 Review

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"We love the Aquarium"

April 2026 NEW

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa is absolutely amazing! We enjoyed it so much from beginning to end. Everything was beautiful, clean, and fun to explore. We especially loved seeing how they feed the animals, it was such a unique and exciting experience. You can really tell the animals are well cared for. We had an unforgettable time and would definitely love to come back!

Tip: Get the tickets online, cheaper.

Johan G.

Cape Coral, FL

1 Review

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"Really good Aquarium"

April 2026 NEW

It looks pretty small when you arrive, but it has a lot of stuff inside. There is a big variety, and it's great to visit with kids. They enjoyed all... The small park inside close to the Tampa port is cool, too. Recommended.

Tripster Customer

East Leroy, MI

1 Review

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"Underwhelming"

April 2026 NEW

The Florida Aquarium was just okay. We’ve been to many aquariums and we were excited about this one as it was advertised as top ten, but it was very underwhelming. There’s basically just the upstairs area and that’s it. There’s are definitely cool areas such as the Florida River exhibit, the lemurs were cool, too. Unfortunately, my 4 year old daughter saw the pictures and advertising of the penguins, but was devastated when we figured out that the penguins are only a paid exhibit and it was too late in the day to buy tickets. Overall, it was just okay.

Phillip Barker

Woolwich, NJ

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Fun filled adventures"

March 2026 NEW

Very fun and educational experience.

Gloria Luna

Winter haven, FL

1 Review

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"Aquarium"

March 2026

I loved it here and best part is after your done you can take a 5min walk to all the food restaurants nearby by the port

Tip: Nearby food shops and nearby museums

The Florida Aquarium photo submitted by Gloria Luna

Carone Hyman

Tucson, AZ

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Florida Aquarium"

January 2026

This was a fantastic family experience when the weather did not cooperate on our visit to Tampa.

Tip: We went at 3pm (closes at 5) and it was exactly the right amount of time to see everything. And it wasn't super busy

Tripster Customer

Arcadia, FL

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Good trip"

January 2026

Parking was a force to be reckoned with but otherwise it was very nice.

Tip: Prepare for ignorant people with no personal space lol

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Barbara Holló

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Awesome"

January 2026

It was great ! My little one loved it. The only thing was bothering is the air conditioner n some areas was very heavy.

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The Florida Aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Drive • Tampa, FL 33602

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Florida Aquarium

Where is the Florida Aquarium located?

The Florida Aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602. It's accessible via the TECO Streetcar System (Stop #7) and Pirate Water Taxi (Stop 1).

Is the Florida Aquarium wheelchair accessible?

The main entrance is accessible by wheelchair. The aquarium is fully accessible to guests with mobility issues and a limited number of wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis with appropriate identification.Handicapped parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in The Florida Aquarium parking lot located north of the Aquarium on the east side of Channelside Drive.

What is not allowed in the Aquarium?

Due to the nature of their facility with open exhibits, they aren't able to allow outside food and drink into the Aquarium. This does not include bottles or baby food for infants or people with special dietary needs.

Is there any dining options at the Florida Aquarium?

Yes, guests can enjoy the Cafe Ray.

How much time will I spend at the Aquarium?

Most visitors spend approximately 2 hours exploring the exhibits.

What should I expect to see?

Expect to see a diverse range of marine life, including sharks, sea turtles, otters, and interactive exhibits like Moon Bay and MORPH'D.

Is it appropriate for children?

Absolutely! The aquarium offers interactive exhibits and educational experiences suitable for children of all ages. Children aged 2 and under are free but their tickets should be included when ordering.

Are pets allowed?

Only service animals are permitted inside the aquarium.