Continue your adventure all year, become an Aquarium Member today!

Embark on a yearlong journey of discovery at The Florida Aquarium! Not only a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, research and education, but also one of the Top 10 Aquariums in the country! A portion of your membership fee supports our mission to entertain, educate, and inspire stewardship about our natural environment.

Member’s “Sea of Savings” Weekends
Members, mark your calendars for a sea of additional savings when you visit The Florida Aquarium during our next two Member’s Weekends:

• October 16-18
• November 13-15

Plan to do your Holiday shopping or just appreciate the added savings with the family.

We want Members to enjoy these limited time added savings:

• 25% off at Café Ray and the Cantina
• 20% savings in the gift shop
• 25% off of entrance photos and Holiday cards
• 15% off Gift memberships
  
  If you are not currently a member and would like to take advance of these wonderful savings JOIN NOW by calling 813-273-4030 or fill out form below.

Member Benefits

• Free unlimited Aquarium admission for one year
• Annual subscription to WaterColors, quarterly newsletter (more info)
• Free parking during regular hours & for member events
• SHARE Program benefits (free and discounted admission to more than 35 attractions, restaurants and retail establishments)
• Discounts at Cafe Ray (20%), The Caribbean Cantina (20%), the Gift Shop (10%), & Sharpshooter ($5 off $20 photo package)
• Discounts on Education programs, birthday parties and camps, and Aquarium sponsored special events               
• Discounts on Wild Dolphin Ecotours & Behind the Scenes Tours
• Discounts on Guest Dive Experiences (Dive with the Sharks & Swim with the Fishes)
• Membership Card - you will receive one (1) card per household for all categories of membership

Go One Step Further... Support Aquarium community services and outreach programs by making a tax-deductible contribution to join our VIP membership. VIP Levels Sea Star $250 - $499 ($75 - $324 Donation) Help feed and care for the animals Sea Star members receive: Annual membership for a Party of 6 Express / Free Parking Discounts on Wild Dolphin Ecotour, Behind the Scenes Tours, Swim w/ the Fishes, Dive w/ the Sharks, Shark Feeding $5 off SharpShooters Photo Pkg 20% Food discount at Café Ray and Caribbean Cantina 10% Merchandise discount at Aquarium Gift Shop Savings on select AquaCamps Invitations to Members Only events & previews Quarterly Aquarium Newsletter and e-letter 20% off food/beverage at 7 Channelside restaurants Free admission or discounted admission to other area attractions through the "share" program Sea Horse $500 - $749 ($325 - $574 Donation) Help the Aquarium give scholarships to needy children for summer Aquacamp and year-round youth camps at the Aquarium. Sea Horse members receive all of Sea Star benefits plus: Two (2) Complimentary guest passes Invitations to VIP events Recognition on our VIP donor wall Angelfish $750 - $999 ($575 - $824 Donation) Make it possible for children who are waiting for adoption to experience the Aquarium. Angelfish members receive all of Sea Star benefits plus: Four (4) complimentary guest passes Certificate for 2 on Wild Dolphin EcoTour Recognition on our VIP donor wall

Contact Us E-mail Address:  membership@flaquarium.org Mailing Address: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Membership Hotline 813-273-4030

Your Membership Card

• Primary members, those listed on your membership card, are limited to members of a single household.
• An adult named on your membership card MUST be present each time your membership is used. Please note: children’s names are not listed on the card.
• Please be prepared to present your membership card at the entrance along with a photo ID.
• The name on the ID must match the information on your membership card.

Lost Membership Card?

• Hang on to your membership card.
• There is a $5 replacement fee for lost cards.

Aquarium Parking: Members Only Lane
The Florida Aquarium offers an exclusive members only lane to the Aquarium parking lot!

• Your new membership card has a magnetic stripe, swipe the Card, stripe side up.
• The members’ lane is only accessible to Aquarium members   during daytime hours, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, while visiting the Aquarium.
• Your membership must be valid the date of arrival in order to operate the parking lane; expired members cannot gain   access.
• Individual members receive only one entry per day.
• Couple and above categories receive a maximum of two entries per day.
• Overnight parking is strictly prohibited!
• For more details on members only parking system, please call 813-273-4030.  

Member Events and Programs
The Florida Aquarium is pleased to offer member events and previews to our members. In addition, you will be informed of a variety of educational programs and activities including sleepovers, classes, lectures and field trips. You will receive information regarding member events and programs through the newsletter, by special mailings or you may subscribe to our E-Newsletter.

WaterColors, our quarterly magazine, features articles about our animal collection, exhibits, upcoming events and programs. Our monthly member E-newsletter features upcoming Aquarium events and special member-only offers. To subscribe simply send an e-mail message to membership@flaquarium.org or visit www.flaquarium.org.

Guests
As a member, you may bring your additional guests (those not covered by a membership) directly to the Guest Services Desk to purchase their tickets. Your guests will not have to stand in the regular ticket line. Additional guests will receive a $3 per ticket discount on Aquarium admission.

Daily hours of operations 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seasonal hours may be announced.

Primary members, those named on the membership, are limited to a single household. Other restrictions may apply. Membership free admission benefit does not apply when member visits as part of a school group, class tour, or other organized group visit. Seniors, Teachers (K-12 in Florida only), and Homeschool Families receive special discounts on membership. For more information, please call (813) 273-4030 today!