Day of Discovery

A Day of Discovery provides an aquarium experience specifically tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families. Special effects, lights and music will be adapted for those with sensory differences.

Admission to Day of Discovery is intended for those with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges and their families.

Yes. Tickets are $10 per person and complimentary for Aquarium members. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-transferable. Members can reserve a complimentary ticket by logging into their account.

Due to limited capacity, walk-up tickets may not be available.

Day of Discovery is free to members but a ticket must be reserved to gain entry to the event. This allows the Aquarium to maintain a capacity limit. Members can log into their account to reserve tickets.

Parking is available at the City of Tampa parking lot next to the Aquarium. Directions can be found here. Alternatively, there are several other parking lots within walking distance. Click here for more information.

Yes, but please note that sounds and lights will come on for general admission.

All habitats and exhibits will be available to explore, including the three touch habitats (Stingray Beach, The Tide Pool, and Moon Bay). You might even encounter some special animal ambassadors!

Café Seventy One and the gift shop will be closed.