Experts' Choice Award The Florida Aquarium
What the experts agree on
This downtown Tampa aquarium takes you from Florida's freshwater springs to Gulf waters, showcasing ecosystems with gators, otters, dolphins, and thousands of aquatic species beneath an iconic glass dome—educational for all ages.
“There are more than 20,000 aquatic animals and plants at this entertaining attraction.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Although eels, sharks, and stingrays are the headliners, the Florida Aquarium is much more than a giant fishbowl." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Beneath a soaring green glass dome, the aquarium harbors more than a million gallons of fresh- and saltwater that support 10,000 aquatic plants and animals." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tampa Bay is home to more than 500 bottlenose dolphins, hundreds of manatees, and many different types of birds native to the bay and adjacent mangroves and wetlands." Full review
Afar Magazine "Designed to take visitors on a journey from Florida’s fresh water springs to the open water of the Gulf of Mexico, the aquarium is a great opportunity for young and old alike to learn about Florida." Full review
Where "Exhibits at this 200,000-square-foot aquarium are categorized by ecosystems and include wetlands, bays, beaches and coral reefs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In downtown Tampa’s Channel District, The Florida Aquarium has interesting exhibits showcasing Florida’s most iconic natural environments and denizens, including alligators, river otters, and wetlands birds like roseate spoonbills"
National Geographic "Skip the scuba certification. In Swim with the Fishes, you're fitted with a small tank, regulator, mask, and flotation device that allow you to float on the surface of the 500,000-gallon..."
10Best Winner
"Welcoming more than 1 million visitors annually, the Florida Aquarium’s interactive exhibits showcase nearly 20,000 aquatic and terrestrial animals from sharks to lemurs. Renowned for..." Full review
