Florida Aquarium, Tampa is a well known tourist attraction of Florida. The aquarium has 152,000 square foot area, which is air conditioned. It offers you unlimited fun. Florida Aquarium, Tampa is located at 701, Channelside Drive. It is an ideal spot for cruise ship passengers. The lobby of Florida Aquarium offers you casual eateries, gift shops and much more.
Galleries of Florida Aquarium, Tampa:
Florida Aquarium, Tampa has a number of galleries. Each gallery is dedicated to narrate the unique water features of Florida:
- Bay and beaches: Explore the sea life such as seahorses, bonnet head sharks, stingrays and spiny lobsters. These animals are available along the coast of Florida.
- Coral Reefs: You can plunge into the water to see the colorful coral grotto. You will get to see parrotfish, angelfish, eels and many more.
- Sea Hunt: You will get to encounter sharks, predators, octopus, lionfish, cuttlefish, frogfish etc.
- Explore - A- Shore: The kids will enjoy splashing at the aquatic zone.
- Wetlands: You will be able explore rivers, marshes, streams, springs and mangrove forests. You will also encounter with the spoonbills, otters, snakes, gators and more.
The Florida Aquarium is also suitable for those who are adventurous lovers. The 'Dive with Sharks' is a special program that is designed to dismiss different myths about sharks. It is a 90 minutes program and helps to replace your fear with fascination. To participate in this adventurous program you must be 15 years of age and need to be a certified scuba diver.
Another special program is the Dolphin Quest Eco Tours. It will allow you to explore Tampa Bay on a 64 foot catamaran. You will get to encounter dolphins, birds and fishes. 'Swim with the fishes' is a thirty minute program that requires reservation. You can swim by wearing scuba gear in the 500000 gallon coral reef tank. Adults and kids above 6 years can participate in this program.
|
|
Florida Aquarium, Tampa is open on all days except on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. The aquarium is open for the tourists from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Apart from general admission charges, it also offers annual membership. The membership include unlimited admission for a year, free parking facility and discounted rates for Dolphin Quest Eco Tour and Channelside IMAX Theatre. It will also allow you to get discounts in cafes and gift shops. You will also be allowed to enter other special attraction zones at low rate.
For further information on Public Aquariums in North America, refer to our website aquariumshub.com
|
