The Florida Aquarium Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Florida Aquarium. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart

• Tampa Bay CityPASS®

• The Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission

• Tampa's ZooQuarium Admission

• Tampa Downtown Tour

Ticket prices vary by day and by season. General admission tickets start at US$40.70 for adults and US$34.45 for children. Discounted tickets are available for military personnel with ID. If you’re making multiple sightseeing stops, city passes or guided tours can be a budget-friendly—and low-stress—option.

Yes, the Florida Aquarium is worth visiting. Its multiple habitats recreate the deep seas, shallow tide pools, Florida wetlands, and Madagascar beaches where lemurs frolic. In addition to its impressive marine wildlife, the Florida Aquarium has an art gallery to wander through, an animal health care center, and conservation exhibits.

Per one customer who booked the Florida Aquarium in Tampa General Admission, "This is an exciting place to explore and see many different types of aquatic life. The place is very easy to navigate, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the animals you encounter are truly remarkable."

Park for $10 a day at the City of Tampa parking lot north of the Aquarium at Channelside Drive. Payment can be made at pay stations or via ParkMobile, Passport, or PaybyPhone apps. There are several other nearby paid parking garages, as well.

Yes. Online reservations with 30-minute time slots are required, though a small number are available at the box office. Advance entry tickets allow you to select your preferred time, and are cheaper than day-of tickets. While tickets are non-refundable, they can be exchanged for a different date and time.

Yes, you can bring backpacks into the Florida Aquarium. However, all bags are subject to a security search at the entrance. While there are no restrictions on size, there are also no lockers or luggage rooms for backpacks, so avoid bringing backpacks that are uncomfortable to carry.

While you can see just about everything at the Florida Aquarium in around two hours, you can also spend an entire day, especially if traveling with kids. Allow more time if you are joining special experiences, such as the 1-hour SeaTREK underwater experience and the 75-minute Wild Dolphin Cruise.

Most of the Florida Aquarium is indoors (with air conditioning), though a few areas are outside. Outdoor exhibits include the Penguin Pavilion, the summer-only Raptors! experience on the roof, and a splash pad and play area. The Wild Dolphin Cruise takes place on a boat that goes around Tampa Bay.

Yes. Cameras and video cameras are allowed at the Florida Aquarium for personal use. Commercial use of photos and footage requires permission from the Aquarium. A small underwater camera, without flash or strobe lights, is permitted for the SeaTREK underwater experience, unless the guide decides it's unsafe.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Florida Aquarium. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tampa:

• Ybor City

• Clearwater Beach

• Sunshine Skyway Bridge

• ZooTampa at Lowry Park

• Clearwater Marine Aquarium

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Tampa.