Located in downtown Tampa, The Florida Aquarium is rated among the best aquariums in the US.
With thousands of animals to view and interact with, exploring the aquarium takes an estimated 1-2 hours.
Ranked as one of Florida's greatest attractions for nature lovers, tickets start at $33.
Upon entering the aquarium, visit Moon Bay! Home to to moon jelly, this touch habitat is the only one of it's kind in the Southeast!
Wander the Wetlands! In this section you will see the infamous roseate spoonbill (known for it's pink color and spoon-shaped bill) along with alligators, turtles and otters!
Next, take a Journey to Madagascar! See ring-tailed lemurs, hissing cockroaches and explore a tropical reef!
Say "Hi' to one of The Florida Aquarium's adorable mascots - Rocky the Penguin or Tango the Turtle!
The Coral Reef, the Aquarium's largest habitat, is filled with over 500,000 gallons of water. See sand tiger sharks, sea turtles and giant Atlantic stingrays!
The Florida Aquarium also houses a multi-sensory 4D Theater and even a chic galley space.
Guests get another chance to interact with multiple creatures at the Touch Tank & cowrays at Stingray Beach.
After the kiddos have watched sharks swim and rays glide, let them have their turn at getting wet outside at the Splash Pad!
Explore the colorful hues of the Waves of Wonder exhibit. Here you can see the pacific octopus, numerous jellyfish, colorful clownfish & sea anemone!
Before you leave, check out the penguin's housing near the splash pad and all the goodies in the gift shop!