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Florida Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 56 attractions in Tampa
Traveller Description: This aquarium features a fascinating array of animals and birds found along Florida's waterways.
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Other
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-273-4000
Fax: 813-209-2077

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1 of 5 stars
Bedford, IN
2 Jul 2009

This was my first experience at an aquarium and I'm 22 so I expected a lot from all the stories I'd heard....it was horrible...first we went to watch the shark show...dumb! There weren't any big sharks! Being THE Florida Aquarium I expected dolphins, manettee's, and penguin's and there were absolutely none...it was just insane to me...it was 20 bucks for... more

29 Jun 2009

We enjoyed the aquarium with 4 kids from ages 2 through 7. All the kids enjoyed seeing the animals and there was a nice variety of sea life to look at. The best part for the kids though was the outdoor water play area. There is a pirate ship that sprays water and water spray that you can point at... more

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1 of 5 stars
Sadorus, Illinois
18 Mar 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

I read some other reviews and we decided to visit the aquarium before our flight left Tampa in the evening and we had 4-5 hours to spare. The building and the area that it is in are very nice and from the outside the aquarium looks quite large. Imagine our surprise when we were done in a little over an... more

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5 of 5 stars
Merrillville, Indiana
17 Jan 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

I specifically went to the Tampa Aquarium to see the penguins. They have a "penguin promenade" show at 10:00 a.m. everyday, where the zookeepers bring out the penguins for the public to see. The 2 African penguins, 1 male and 1 female, were brought out by zookeepers in a wagon. The zookeepers spoke on many different topics, including the penguins... more

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2 of 5 stars
California
28 Dec 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

The aquarium has beautiful light shows, and many different kinds of fish and birds. Its in a great location in Tampa. However, my friend and I came specifically for the Penguin Promenade. The brochure promised 30 minutes where the penguins mingle among guests. We arrived at 10 AM, and by 10:15 we reached the area where the penguins come out,... more

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4 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg, Florida
1 Dec 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

If you are visiting the Tampa Bay area put this on your short list. It is well laid out and it is easy to leisurely explore. The times I have been it was not crowded. For locals, it is a good place to take out of town guests, especially for a rainy day attraction. There is an eye-level Wetlands display... more

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4 of 5 stars
New Jersey
15 Nov 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We came down for a short weekend trip and decided on the aquarium because it was close to where we were staying. Overall we found it enjoyable. The venue felt a little dated. It was clean and there were a nice variety of fish. We loved the sea horse exhibits and the interactive fish wall. We found the labeling was... more

19 Aug 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

What a really nice surprise! Very clean and attractive aquarium in downtown Tampa. Plus, lots of added extras if the normal aquarium experience isn't enough for you. Starting with the fact they let guests, ages 6 and older, swim in the largest exhibit! Swim with the Fishes puts guests face to face with an amazing green sea turtle, moray eels,... more

16 Jul 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

this was an awesome place especially for young kids, there are many hands on things to do & the splash park outside was a big hit, i also thing for the price its a great place to see! more

13 Jul 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My hubby and I went around noon on a Saturday in July. It was pretty decent, but not great. It's good for when you feel like doing something different for the day. We live about 15-20 minutes away so it wasn't like we planned this as part of a vacation or something. We paid extra for a hour and a... more

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Florida Aquarium Address

701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-273-4000 Fax: 813-209-2077