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Information about Florida Aquariums and its activities

Florida Aquarium in Tampa is truly one of the finest. Ranked by Parents Magazine as one of the top 5 kid-friendly aquariums and a travel site that posts ratings by people.

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Information about Florida Aquariums and its activities

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  1. Information about Florida Aquariums and its activities

  2. Florida Aquarium in Tampa is truly one of the finest. Ranked by Parents Magazine as one of the top 5 kid-friendly aquariums and listed in the top 10 aquariums by Trip Advisor, a travel site that posts ratings by people, this extroverted facility boasts more than 200,000 square feet of exhibits and about 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from around the world, particularly Florida. • Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, The Florida Aquarium sits in Tampa's Channel side District. It opened in 1995 and last year welcomed a record 675,000 visitors.

  3. Galleries and Exhibits: • The aquarium is divided into four "galleries" and many exhibits within those galleries. Each has a different emphasis.  • Wetlands – This section of the aquarium is very much Florida-oriented. Here visitors can explore fish, animals, and birds of the state's marshes, streams, rivers, swamps, and mangrove forests. Kids will love the delightful river otters and be awed by the gators.

  4. Bays and Beaches – Visitors to this gallery get the chance to observe the sea life typical of nearby Tampa Bay. Exhibits show what's at the bottom of the bay as well as fish that typically attract recreational fishermen to the area, like snook. The beach display presents a cross section of the sea life found at a typical Florida beach. • The Coral Reef – This colorful gallery brings guests close to the waters of the Florida Keys with a look at the sea life that inhabits the coral formations of the Dry Tortugas, near the Keys. • Guests can walk under a effective tunnel to find out what's inside a coral cave or peer through the Panoramic Window and watch one of several daily dive shows held at the site. Visitors will also want to check out the Coral Farm, where biologists experiment with techniques used in coral reproduction.

  5. Ocean Commotion – The Florida Aquarium's latest gallery, Ocean Commotion invites visitors to explore the depths of the world's oceans. • Very much an interactive, hands-on gallery, kids can pick up phones and learn about their favorite creature and even play with a virtual dolphin. • Several additional florida zoo and notable exhibits also keep guests entertained and educated as they make their way through this excellent facility. They include: 

  6. Aquariumania! – This fun exhibit tells guests how to go about setting up their own at-home aquarium and educates them about Florida's fish farms, which grow more than 95 percent of all aquarium fish grown in the U.S. • Dragons Down Under – Part of the Coral Reef Gallery, this exhibit provides the opportunity to view real Southern Australian sea dragons and fascinating dwarf seahorses, which are native to Florida. Awesome! • No Bone Zone – Geared towards younger children, this section of the aquarium focuses on invertebrates. The piece de resistance for little hands is the touch tank but there's also an addition 400 gallon tank featuring more boneless sea creatures. Kids also love crawling in and out of human-sized hermit crab shells!

  7. Activities: • No one is ever bored at The Florida Aquarium. Aside from galleries and exhibits, there are lot of scheduled activities and additional attractions to keep visitors of all ages busy. • Explore a Shore – At 2 acres in size, this outdoor water zone provides plenty of room for the kids to run around and cool off. Featuring slides, geysers, water guns, and more, the Explore a Shore is a welcome respite for little ones with short attention spans. • Penguin Promenade – A few times each day, guests can get up close and personal with resident penguins as they walkway across a red carpet lined with eager visitors. Guests are asked to sit calmly around the carpet as the penguins travel through, often stopping to greet their visitors. • Behind the Scenes Tour – These fascinating one-hour tours take guests to parts of the aquarium that can't otherwise be explored, like the quarantine areas and the kitchen that prepares the meals for all the Florida Aquarium residents.

  8. Year of the Frog – Not one but four exhibits outline the plight of the frog in hopes of encouraging amphibian conservation. Visitors will view frogs native to Florida as well as their sisters and brothers from around the world. • Dive with the Sharks – Certified SCUBA divers age 15 and up are invited to experience close encounters with the aquarium's sharks in hopes of dispelling the myth that sharks are man-eaters. Dive masters accompany each diver. An additional fee is charged and reservations are suggested. • Wild Dolphin Ecotours – Climb aboard the Bay Spirit, a 49-foot catamaran, for a 90-minute journey to view Tampa Bay's bottlenose dolphins. Ecotours happen daily, with extra tours on the weekends. Prices are reasonable and reservations are recommended.

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