The Florida Aquarium (Tampa)

Photo: Zeng8r, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The aquarium's exterior from across the street: 'FLORIDA AQUARIUM' signage, the shark sculpture out front and the glass dome behind, with a TECO streetcar passing. Low-resolution caveat: 640x480 is the only Commons photo of the building exterior.

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Plan-Ahead Pricing: date-based online prices (adult tickets on sampled dates ranged from about $38.70 to $45.45).

Address701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

HoursDaily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the aquarium's header listing; hours vary by season, so check the official calendar. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

PricesPlan-Ahead Pricing: date-based online prices (adult tickets on sampled dates ranged from about $38.70 to $45.45)

Price notesThe aquarium uses Plan-Ahead (dynamic, date-based) pricing, so priceVal is null: there is no single published adult gate price. Children under 3 were reported free with a free ticket by resellers; that was Not confirmed on the aquarium's own pages in text fetched.

Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: Child 3-11; guests 12+ pay the adult tier.

BookingTickets are sold online for a selected date and entry time (official site).

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

ParkingThe aquarium's own parking lot is one block north of the building on Channelside Drive; the rate was Not confirmed in text fetched.

StrollersPAGE-VERIFIED (official accessibility page opened page-by-page in the 2026-11-05 page-verification pass): wheelchairs, scooters and strollers are available to rent daily, first-come first-served, via Guest Services — wheelchairs $8.00, scooters $15.00, single strollers $6.00, double strollers $8.00. Limited quantities are available.

AccessibilityPAGE-VERIFIED (official accessibility page opened page-by-page in the 2026-11-05 page-verification pass, https://www.flaquarium.org/visit/visitor-information/accessibility/): 'The campus facility has wheelchair accessibility to all habitats and exhibits and elevator access to all upper levels.' All public access doors beginning with the main entrance are equipped with automatic door push plates. Service animals are always welcome under the ADA and must be harnessed and under control; emotional support animals and pets are not allowed inside.

Sensory notesPAGE-VERIFIED (official accessibility page opened page-by-page in the 2026-11-05 page-verification pass): the aquarium partners with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (C.A.R.D.); it offers complimentary general admission to an interpreter accompanying an individual with a sensory difference; 'A Day of Discovery' events tailor the experience to individuals with sensory differences and their families, with limited capacity, reserved for families and children with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges, and special effects, lights and music adapted.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

The Florida Aquarium — Tampa, Florida

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