The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission
Overview
Mobile ticket
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 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.
What‘s Included
Infants 0-2 are free
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking fee
Meeting points
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
The Florida Aquarium - 2026
Reviews
772 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Florida Aquarium Fun
Amelia B,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience!! Aquarium was fun for the kids . Will definitely visit again in 2028, when they add additional animals.
This aquarium is not to be missed when in or near Tampa
Vtrincali,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love aquariums and will visit any time I am in a new area when I travel. We had plans in the Tampa area and visited the Florida Aquarium. I bought our tickets online which made entry easy and seamless. The aquarium is modern, clean and well organized. There were keepers (docents?) throughout, providing education and stories about the animals. The place is big, but not so big as to be daunting or even intimidating for kids. The displays are beautiful, offering great views of the plant and animal habitats. I highly recommend the Virtual Reality experience. You sit in a pod-like chair and wear a VR headset. The experience we chose simulates a dive in a submersible and the pod moves in accordance with the experience. Neither my partner nor I had any issues with the motion and were totally comfortable. I would do it again and again! This aquarium is perfect for all ages and very accessible (physically) for most visitors. I will go again when I am in the area next.
Great Aquarium
RoCan72,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our trip to the Tampa Aquarium. The place is immaculate and staff is very professional and knowledgeable. We loved it as much as the Boston Aquarium. Would definitely visit if you are in the area.
Fun at Florida Aquarium.
JoAnn M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great display of Oceans and non-saltwater habitats. Beautiful fish and lemurs as an added feature. Worth your time.
Fun aquarium
MissKrisO,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the aquarium after our cruise. Vary nice flow around the aquarium to see everything.
Magnificent, an unforgettable experience for me and my family, I hope others can live it and enjoy it
Carlos B,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unforgettable, a place to spend with the family and share nice moments, I recommend them pleasantly
Very well curated
Barry C,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good range of exhibits with staff happy to answer questions. For cruisers, it's very easy to reach the aquarium and drop luggage
Pleasantly surprised.
Travelfan3456,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00What a great aquarium! So many exhibits and different marine life to look at. So much information on the fish/animals you are observing are available as well. Staff present through the exhibits ready to answer any questions. We spent about 90 minutes walking around the exhibits.
Worth the sea 😂
debc405,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Visited here with friends. Parking was easy and a short walk to the aquarium. There were many exhibits and it was a bit crowded. Lots of kids so you have to like children cutting you off and crawling around on the floors. The exhibits themselves were pretty nice with lots of variation. Didn’t eat there so can’t comment on the food.
Some nice displays but confusing lay out
Cindi F,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice displays of many fish and sea creatures. Disturbing to see alligators in such a confined area. Also did not appreciate seeing otters frantically swimming back and forth in a smallish tank.Not sure why an aquarium has mammals. Ring tailed lemurs? I thought it was for fish and aquatic life. Confusing lay out even with a map.
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