Florida Aquarium
Location:
701 Channelside Dr.
Tampa, FL map
(813)273-4000
Directions:
If you are using a GPS navigation system, please enter the intersection of York Street and Channelside Drive to arrive for our parking lot and follow the Aquarium signage.
For drop off/pick up in the circle at the front of the Aquarium, you can enter our address of: 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
Directions:
From I-275 Southbound
Coming from North Tampa & Ocala Areas
Take Exit 45A Downtown East (Jefferson St.)
Continue straight on Jefferson to Twiggs St.
Left on Twiggs Street to Channelside Drive
Turn right on Channelside Drive to York Street (2nd traffic light)
Turn left on York Street, parking lot entrance is on right.
From I-275 Northbound
Coming from St. Petersburg and The Beaches
Take DOWNTOWN EAST (Scott St.) EXIT 44
Continue straight on Scott to Jefferson St.
Right on Jefferson Street to Twiggs St.
Left on Twiggs Street to Channelside Drive
Turn right on Channelside Drive to York Street (2nd traffic light)
Turn left on York Street, parking lot entrance is on right.
From I-4 Westbound
From Lakeland & Orlando Areas
Take Exit 1 Downtown East (22nd & 21st Street)
Turn left on 21st to HWY. 60 (ADAMO)
Right on to HWY 60 to Channelside Dr
Left on York Street to Aquarium parking.
From S.R. 60 Westbound (ADAMO DR)
From Sarasota & Bradenton Areas
Take I-75 North to Exit 257
Off Exit Ramp 257 - go left onto S.R. 60 (ADAMO)
Continue west on S.R. 60 (ADAMO DRIVE) to Channelside Dr
Left on Channelside Dr to 3rd traffic light (York St)
Left on York St. to Aquarium parking lot on right.
From S.R. 60 Eastbound (Kennedy/Jackson)
From Clearwater & Dunedin Areas
Continue east on Kennedy to Ashley St.
Left on Ashley to Twiggs Street
Right on Twiggs to Channelside Dr.
Turn right on Channelside Drive to York Street (2nd traffic light)
Turn left on York Street and parking lot entrance is on the right.
From Crosstown Westbound
Coming from Brandon & Lake Wales
Take Exit 8 Downtown East (Kennedy Blvd.)
Continue straight on Kennedy to Jefferson Street
Right on Jefferson to Twiggs Street
Right on Twiggs Street to Channelside Drive
Turn right on Channelside Drive to York Street (2nd traffic light)
Turn left on York Street and parking lot entrance is on the right.
From Crosstown Eastbound
Coming from St. Petersburg Gandy Bridge
Take Exit 6B Downtown East (Channelside Drive)
Continue east on Channelside Drive to Washington/York Street (you pass the aquarium)
Turn right on York Street to Aquarium parking lot (on right)
From Bridges
Courtney Campbell Causeway (60)-from Clearwater, Dunedin
Howard Franklin (I-275 North) - from St. Pete, Pinellas & Largo
Gandy (92) - from South St. Pete -then proceed on to the Crosstown to Exit 6B Veteran's Expressway - from Town n' Country or NW Tampa...then proceed to I-275 North
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Description:
Ranked by Parents Magazine in 2007 as on of the Top 5 Kid Friendly aquariums in the country, there is so much to see and do at the Florida aquarium. From learning about the bay waters of Florida or waddling with penguins to playing in the outdoor water fun zone or swimming with the sharks, there is something for everyone.
Price:
Adults $24.95
Senior (60+) 22.95
Children under 12 $19.95
2 and under Free
Parking is $6.00 per day.
Discount available for purchasing online
Hours:
Daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Plan Your Trip:
The Florida Aquarium is truly a family adventure that you'll want to check out in Tampa.
If you are vacationing in Tampa be sure to check out the Tampa Bay CityPass for admission to: Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Chihuly Collection or MUseum of Science & Industry.