The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
Overview
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More than a fun attraction, The Florida Aquarium is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to their shared purpose of saving marine wildlife. Admission sales help educate visiting students, provide world-class care to our 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. Learn more at https://www.flaquarium.org/conservation/.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Infants 0-2 are free
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Florida Aquarium
Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium is home to various animals, from dwarf seahorses to a giant Pacific octopus and apex predators. Explore nine marine and wildlife habitats while learning about alligators, river otters, sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more. Plus, interactive experiences allow guests to prepare diets for cownose Stingrays, cruise Tampa Bay in search of dolphins in their natural habitat, or take an underwater walking tour of one of our habitats. Not just a must-see attraction in downtown Tampa, the Aquarium is dedicated to their shared purpose of saving marine wildlife.
Options
Florida Aquarium tickets 2024
January 02 - November 27 : General Admission tickets so you do not need to stand in line at the ticket window.
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Reviews
734 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
REVIEW BY MONTALVO-MAYA FAM
miguelmA274PV,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent facilities. Ushers very knowledgeable and willing to accept at all times. Would repeat the visit again without any doubt.
Enjoyable But Pricey
FloridaNative56,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The exhibits are very nice and well maintained and definitely reflect the hard work and dedication of the aquarium staff and resident marine experts. As a former fisheries biologist and lifelong aquarist, I certainly was is awe of the reef tank and the various aquaria and other displays. However, for the size of the facility, the price with parking is very high. There was no discount for senior citizens or Florida residents and with parking, a single visit was just over fifty dollars for a facility that takes about an hour or so to view. That is without paying for the various premium experiences available for additional ticket prices. I enjoyed my visit for sure, but it is too costly to make visiting the Florida Aquarium an annual or more frequent event if you do not live locally and cannot take advantage of a membership.
Beautiful Aquarium
223debib,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful Aquarium. Had a Great Time Children will love it. We had a Great Time. So Many different species of Fish and other Wildlife
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Rebecca C,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There’s so many wonderful things to see at the aquarium. It is not very cold. I only put my sweater on for a couple of minutes. It is easy just to follow along. You don’t have to use the map.
Exploring Tampa’s Florida Aquarium
11tt,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Such a nice aquarium — clean, well-kept, and the staff were friendly. The layout flows well, and the touch tanks and coral reef exhibits are highlights.
Family visit
Inspire49125763974,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lots of fish but would have expected more bigger fish and sharks. Only one big sea turtle. It is a nice place though and good for kids. Walkable to other Tampa attractions too
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Pamela K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely less expensive than buying elsewhere online! Took a little while to get started, but went smoothly
Breathtaking
Rossenllini W,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an exciting place to explore and see many different types of aquatic life. The place is very easy to navigate, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the animals you encounter are truly remarkable.
The Florida Aquarium is...
Chris D,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The Florida Aquarium is smaller, but the presentation is well done, especially the Coral Reef. 2 hours and the tickets on Viator were better priced than at the location.
Underwhelming for the price I paid
779destinic,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was very crowded and I felt I couldn't fully enjoy my experience with the amount of people there. It also felt underwhelming for the price I paid , I figured there'd be more to explore. The aquariums were pretty but I felt the amount I paid wasn't worth it.
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