Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

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Plan Your Visit

Experience the aquarium and see why it's among the top aquariums in the world.
With more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world!

Daily Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Florida Aquarium features 200,000 square-feet
of air-conditioned fun.

Explore A Shore
Our family friendly outdoor water park designed specifically for young children.

Swim With The Fishes
A 30-minute Swim with the Fishes in our Coral Reefs Tank for children 6 years old and above.

Penguin Promenade
The penguins meet and greet our guests daily. Check for show times upon arrival.

Wild Dolphin Ecotour
Experience Florida's spectacular wildlife in its natural setting.

Behind the Scenes Tours
See what it takes to operate a world class aquarium.

Dive with the Sharks provides a unique opportunity for certified SCUBA divers, age 15 and older, to come face-to-face with live sharks!

Best time to visit

The Aquarium is most crowded on the weekends, during the holiday season and during the summer.
If you do decide to visit on a Saturday or Sunday, you can beat the crowds by arriving early (between 9:30 am and 10:30 am).
During the week, you can beat the crowds by visiting after noon.

Location

We are located Downtown Tampa at Channelside. Visitors to the Aquarium can also take advantage of all there is to do in the Channel district. Channelside has every kind of entertainment from an IMAX Theatre, dance clubs, piano bar, and unique shops and restaurants. Take a stroll on the waterfront and watch the Port of Tampa at work, or see a concert, watch a fast paced hockey game, or relax over a quiet dinner.