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701 Channelside Drive
Tampa
FL
33602
Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium is home to a variety of animals, from dwarf seahorses to a giant Pacific octopus, apex predators, and more. Guests are invited to journey from sea level to tree level, enjoying wildlife and habitats from Florida and around the globe, including:
-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.
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