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The Florida Aquarium

Come experience Florida's Best Aquarium and one of the "top 5 kid-friendly aquariums in the country"! Whether exploring "the great outdoors" while inside our cool, air-conditioned facility or having a virtual encounter with a dolphin in our newest gallery, Ocean Commotion, The Florida Aquarium is a fabulous detination in the... Read More
Come experience Florida's Best Aquarium and one of the "top 5 kid-friendly aquariums in the country"! Whether exploring "the great outdoors" while inside our cool, air-conditioned facility or having a virtual encounter with a dolphin in our newest gallery, Ocean Commotion, The Florida Aquarium is a fabulous detination in the Tampa Bay area.
Encounter more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals, from sharks to playful river otters. Enjoy daily penguin promenades, behind-the-scenes tours, dive shows, close-up animal encounters and two touch-tanks for hands-on experiences.
Certified SCUBA divers can Dive with the Sharks and those a little less adventurous can Swim with the Fishes in our largest exhibit, the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef. Come nose-to-nose with a green sea turtle while checking out the other 2,300 fish in crystal clear waters.
After looking at all that water inside, go outside and splash the day away in the 2-acre outdoor children's play area, Explore a Shore. Children can enjoy Florida sunshine while climbing aboard a 24-foot pirate ship, firing water canons or just playing in the water spouts with parents watching from the cool comfort of the full-service Cantina Bar and Grill. Read Less
  • 701 Channelside Dr.
  • Tampa, FL 33602
  • Phone: 813-273-4000

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Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
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anne
12/19/2010

would like to schedule swim with the dolphins the last week of dec for a 16 year old

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Swim with the Fishes & Dive with the Sharks at Tampa's Florida Aquarium

Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider

August 23, 2011

I’ve always wanted to share what SCUBA diving is like with – well, everyone. I want everyone to have the chance to wonder at the fish, in all their vivid glory and shapes and sizes.... Read More

Top 3 Ways to Save at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo

Dalia Colon, Smart Travel Insider

April 15, 2012

School's almost out, and the kids are getting squirrely. Time for a family outing! Here are my top ways to visit one of the nation's most family-friendly zoos, Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa,... Read More

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Rising Tides: The Campaign to Grow The Florida Aquarium

Rising Tides: The Campaign to Grow The Florida Aquarium August 26, 2011

A $15-million campaign was announced on Aug. 25, 2011 to add much needed education, exhibit, conservation and event space to The Florida Aquarium. Check out the video and artist renderings...

Underwater Surprise Wedding Proposal

Underwater Surprise Wedding Proposal August 17, 2011

Vince surprised Lucy with an underwater wedding proposal while Diving with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium this past weekend. Nothing like a message in a bottle while surrounded by...

Get Up Close with Sand Tiger Sharks

Get Up Close with Sand Tiger Sharks April 25, 2011

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Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium

Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium April 20, 2011

Experience something truly special at The Florida Aquarium where certified SCUBA divers 15 and older can dive in to our largest tank, the Coral Reef Exhibit, and come face to...

Mooshed Faces

Mooshed Faces November 30, 2010

Cute group of children and their parents with their faces 'mooshed' against the glass to see the amazing and wonderful aquatic animals found at The Florida Aquarium.




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