Come see why The Florida Aquarium is ranked in the top 10 Aquariums in the country by TripAdvisor.com and ranked in the top 5 "Kid-Friendly Aquariums" by Parents Magazine!
Galleries:
 
The Florida Aquarium tells Florida’s unique water story as it follows a "drop" of water from its underground source to the open sea. Begin your journey in Wetlands with free-flighted birds, alligators and river otters!
 
Discover more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals both native to Florida and from around the world! In Bays and Beaches discover the wonderful world of aquatic animals that live as our neighbors in Tampa Bay and along our shores.
 
Immerse yourself in interactive programs like ‘Swim With The Fishes’ and ‘Dive With The Sharks’ where coming face to face with a 200-pound Goliath Grouper is common place. And forget the acrylic windows! Get up close and personal with African Black-footed penguins in the ‘no borders, no barriers’ Penguin Promenade daily at 10 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
 
Finally, our newest gallery, Ocean Commotion, gives you a close encounter with some of the most amazing animals found in our oceans. Meet Raldo, our intrepid reporter in the sea, as he interviews the six animated characters nominated for the coveted Golden Gill Award. Shark Bay has five different species of sharks from around the world and we even let our guests get in the tank (Dive with the Sharks is for certified SCUBA divers age 15 and older -- see Guest Services). Around the corner find rhinopia, clown fish and an octopus!
The Florida Aquarium focuses on the aquatic habitats and ecosystems of Florida and around the world. The diversity of the state's aquatic life is displayed in this facility, which is not only an aquarium, but also an aviary and botanical garden.
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