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The Florida Aquarium - 30 Years

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.