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      Explore the Aquarium

      Discover one of the best attractions in Tampa at The Florida Aquarium in the beautiful Channelside district. A wonderful family destination with plenty of fun activities!

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      Wild Dolphin Cruise

      Daily Wild Dolphin Cruises aboard the Bay Spirit II offer guests the chance to see some of the 500 wild dolphins home to Tampa Bay!

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      Carnaval del Mar

      A day of colorful costumes, Samba dancing and revelry awaits you at The Florida Aquarium. We invite you to experience the culture and atmosphere of the First Annual Carnaval del Mar!

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      Penguin Encounters

      Get face to beak with these adorable animals! The endangered African black-footed penguins can be seen during daily Penguin Promenades or even closer during a Penguins: Backstage Pass.

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      Education & Camps

      Summer Camp registration is now OPEN!! The Education and Camp programs offer exciting and inspiring programs from summer camps to community outreach where we bring the animals to you!

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      Swim with the Fishes

      At The Florida Aquarium guests can become our main attraction! Anyone 6 and older can Swim with the Fishes in our Coral Reef exhibit and get an introduction to SCUBA diving.

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      Conservation & Research

      From orphaned river otters to endangered sea turtles, The Florida Aquarium has conservation and research programs designed to help our environment and the animals native to Florida.

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      Host Your Event

      Winner of the 2011 Event Solution's "Event Site of the Year!" This highly prominent and national title was awarded to The Florida Aquarium in Las Vegas on February 28, 2011.

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THINGS TO DO EDUCATION & CAMPS UPCOMING EVENTS
Exhibits 
See fierce sharks in a natural coral reef setting with endangered sea turtles, moray eels and more! Take a journey down the Wetlands Trail past playful river otters, alligators, free -flighted birds and 14-ft invasive Burmese Pythons. A favorite amongst all is the ray and starfish touch tanks! Encounter marine animals found throughout the world.		 image description
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The Florida Aquarium's 2-acre outdoor water adventure zone lets the kids cool off while parents relax under the shade of the Cantina bar and grill.
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Want to experience the amazing, graceful and beautiful wild dolphins that call Tampa Bay home? Check out the Wild Dolphin Cruise departing daily from The Florida Aquarium to view some of the 500 wild dolphins that call Tampa Bay home.
Camps
Summer Camp registration is now OPEN!! AquaCamp programs are offered during the summer and school year. They coincide with Hillsborough County School summer break, holidays and teacher work days!		 image description 
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Dive into a field trip at the Aquarium! A variety of classes, labs, tours and workshops immerse both students and teachers in learning about the ocean!
Youth & Family Programs
Sleep next to coral reef critters, celebrate your birthday with the fishes, bring your scout group to the Aquarium to complete badge requirements and learn about our local environment.		 image description

 
Carnaval del Mar
A day of colorful costumes, Samba dancing and revelry awaits you at The Florida Aquarium. Join us for a Latin festival that the entire family can enjoy! 		 image description
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Members are invited to come and get an exclusive look at our new exhibit, Stingray Beach.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 25th - 27th, any Active duty, retired or drilling reservist or National Guardsman is entitled to two free Florida Aquarium admission tickets* for themselves and a guest. Additional family members (up to 4 people) can receive $10 admission.		 image description
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