Hours of Admission

Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Parking at The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is located in the heart of Downtown Tampa in the Channel District. There are several parking options within walking distance to the Aquarium.

Valet Parking

The Florida Aquarium Main Entrance (located on Channelside Drive)

Valet parking is available most days to all guests during regular hours of operation. Take advantage of this service, provided by The Car Park, at the main entrance of the Aquarium, located at 701 Channelside Drive. Regular valet rates are $20 for up to 3 hours and $40 for over 3 hours*.

*Please note that we cannot offer valet parking on days when a cruise is in port at Terminal 2. Pricing is subject to change during peak periods.

Subject to availability.

Other Local Parking

For more information on pre-paid parking, please refer to your ticket confirmation email.

Channelside Parking Garage

Address: 369 S 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
Distance from The Florida Aquarium: 0.2 mile

City of Tampa Parking Lot

Address: 864 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Distance from The Florida Aquarium: 0.2 miles

Cumberland Garage

Address: 1045 E Cumberland Ave, Tampa FL, 33602
Distance from The Florida Aquarium: 0.3 miles

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