The Florida Aquarium: Entry Ticket

Additional Information & Description

The Florida Aquarium brings together more than 670 species across 11 habitats from Florida and around the world. Seahorses, sharks, sea turtles and a giant Pacific octopus give the visit its remarkable range, with educational exhibits that look beyond individual animals to the environments they inhabit.

From mangroves to coral reefs

A mangrove forest beneath a glass dome is one of the aquarium’s distinctive settings. Explore the Wetlands habitat, then turn your attention to the Coral Reef Gallery and the Shark Reef habitat. These named environments give the visit a clear focus: you can explore different marine habitats rather than viewing the aquarium as a single collection of tanks.

Get closer at the touch pools

The visit also includes interactive exhibits. Stingray Beach, Moon Bay and The Tide Pool bring visitors into contact with stingrays, jellyfish and other marine animals. Stroking a stingray adds a hands-on moment to the day, complementing the habitat displays with a different kind of encounter.

What your entry ticket covers

This ticket includes admission to The Florida Aquarium. The Wild Dolphin cruise, behind-the-scenes tour and Penguins backstage pass are not included. SeaTREK underwater walking is an optional experience, while a dolphin cruise in Tampa Bay and a penguin encounter are also available as separate activities. The entry ticket focuses on the aquarium visit itself.

Admission supports marine conservation

The aquarium is a non-profit organization, and admission helps fund animal care, education, sea turtle rehabilitation and research on Florida’s coral reefs. Conservation is part of its work beyond the exhibits: support extends to both caring for animals and studying marine environments. The Florida Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Location, tickets and access

The Florida Aquarium is at 701 Channelside Drive in downtown Tampa’s Channel District. It sits along the streetcar route, with access to the Riverwalk, Ybor City and Sparkman Wharf. Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone, and the aquarium is wheelchair accessible. Parking is not included; it is payable onsite and located one block north, next to the aquarium.