The Florida Aquarium: Sea Creatures
4.3
809 Ratings
Tampa

Explore and learn about more than 9,000 sea creatures at the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa. Dive into a journey through Florida’s diverse aquatic ecosystems and discover interactive touch experiences, a coral reef ecosystem, and conservation efforts.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Florida Aquarium - Celebrated nationwide for its engaging experiences, lively habitats, and memorable animal interactions, The Florida Aquarium invites visitors to delve deeper into discovery.
    Discover 11 unique habitats featuring over 670 species. Enjoy The Tide Pool — an award-winning attraction that allows guests to get up close with marine…
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What's Included
    • Infants aged 0-2 go free
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking fee
Additional Information

Recognized as one of the top aquariums in the United States, The Florida Aquarium offers visitors the chance to discover 11 lively habitats featuring dwarf seahorses, a giant Pacific octopus, and a variety of other fascinating creatures.
Three interactive habitats, such as The Tide Pool, allow guests to get up close with moon jellies, stingrays, sea…

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Location
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emma
Jun 28, 2026
Mommy and me - Absolute beautiful aquarium.I brought my mother from Virginia, and it was my first time going as well.We had such a good time, especially the touch tank.The black lights and the giant starfish and the annals were just absolutely amazing
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Kendra_p
Jun 28, 2026
Amazing place! - The Florida aquarium is amazing! We went after a cruise to pass the time until we had to be at the airport. They had a place to store our luggage. It was outdoors and covered from the sun but I'm not sure how it would be on a rainy day. I was worried the aquarium wouldn't be great for our 18 year old but all of us enjoyed looking at everything. We probably spent 2 1/2-3 hours there seeing all of it. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to see an aquarium or if you have extra time at the cruise port. There was a LOT to see!
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Emilymallard
Jun 23, 2026
First Visit - Arrived later in the morning which was the best idea as the families started arriving more after we entered. Building was nice and the temperature was refreshing. 2 floors of different exhibits and animals. We had the opportunity to touch sea creatures which was wild! The jellyfish petting was my favorite. Lots of aquariums and more than enough fish and other aquatic life to see. The otters are always a cute bonus. Coffee, beverages and snacks available including churros! The layout of the building kept the flow of traffic controlled more. Nice large gift shop with lots of choices. Overall for a best friend’s weekend excursion, this was great!
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Poshwife09
Jun 22, 2026
Great aquarium - Excellent aquarium with lots of sea life and knowledgeable staff. We especially loved Flip the giant sea turtle
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Tourist38892828810
Jun 17, 2026
Beautiful aquarium - Beautiful aquarium! So clean ! Tickets a little bit pricy but you can by online for the almost half price a couple days before your trip or visit
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Mikeyj420
Jun 16, 2026
Best Aquarium I’ve been to so far! - The Florida Aquarium was easily the best aquarium experience I’ve had so far! I haven’t been to a ton of aquariums (my main comparison being Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada), but this one really impressed me. The exhibits were incredible, and there was so much to see and explore. I loved that it wasn’t just about looking at animals behind glass — they had so many cool interactive experiences too. Being able to touch things like jellyfish, stingrays, and anemones made the experience even more memorable. They’ve also added the Lemur Lookout, which was such a cool addition. Getting to see these animals up close was a highlight and added something different compared to a typical aquarium visit. The staff were great, the wildlife was amazing, and the whole experience felt very well done. There was a great mix of education, conservation, and just getting to enjoy some incredible animals. If you’re visiting the Tampa area, this is definitely a must-visit attraction. I’d happily come back again!
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Emilyi566
Jun 16, 2026
Great Aquarium - This exceeded my expectations!!! We had a great time at this aquarium. The add on dolphin boat ride is a great value, although we didn't end up going. Joey by the big tank explained a lot and was enthusiastic, you could tell he enjoys his job! Thank you for a fun afternoon!
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Diane
Jun 11, 2026
Best aquarium I’ve ever seen in my 60+ years!!! - Hands-down the best aquarium I have ever seen in my 60+ years. Was on a cruise had a late flight and decided to go to the aquarium to kill some time……. ended up being one of the highlights of my weeklong vacation …best experience ever
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Seaside58601851369
Jun 10, 2026
Great Aquarium - Great place to kill time before boarding a plane after cruise. It is right next to the Royal Caribbean Terminal. They will hold on to your luggage while going through the aquarium or sightseeing seeing.
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Cindi
Jun 20, 2026
Waste of money - It's overpriced for everything. On top of that you have to pay for parking. We were visiting from out of state & would never do it again. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. Place is very crowded with no flow for the visitors
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