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Stingray Beach

Presented by Tampa Bay Rays

A Hands-On Habitat Full of Surprises

Roll up your sleeves for this Aquarium must! Touch the slippery and velvety wing tip of a cownose stingray as it glides within your reach. You’ll also encounter beautiful blue angelfish, a bluespotted ribbontail ray, and the Florida horse conch, all sharing this lively, interactive habitat at Stingray Beach.

Animal Spotlights

  • Cownose Stingray

    With graceful, wing-like fins, cownose rays use their powerful jaws to crush the hard shells of their prey.

  • Blue Angelfish

    Colorful and bold, blue angelfish stand out with their vibrant hues and striking shape.

  • Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray

    With vivid blue markings, this ray glides gracefully across the sand.

Hands-On Experience

Get Closer to the Rays

Get closer than ever before with exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a 50-minute feeding experience with our cownose stingrays.