The Aquarium itself was nice. But the best overall part of the "aquarium" was the ecotour towards the end our trip there. A nice little boat ride/tour of the Gulf of Mexico was gorgeous! Despite not seeing any dolphins, it was a nice time on the water! I highly recommend it!
being that Florida is a peninsula that rest right on Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, "The Florida Aquarium" was a bit of a let down. Georgia's Aquarium (located in Atlanta) is much better than this. The had a couple of exotic sea creatures there but I couldn't help feeling like I was ripped off. It just wasn't worth the money I paid for admission.
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AWFUL
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/06/08
For the money this place is not worth it- The employees are unfriendly. The exhibits are small and are starting to look old. I would not recommend going here to anyone. There are far better places to visit in Tampa then this aquarium!
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Excellent Destination!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/25/08
The Florida Aquarium surpised me with the cleanliness and overall appearance. It was easy to navigate and was a great place to beat the heat in air-conditioned bliss.
The animals really were showcased nicely in the exhibits and the entire Wetlands Gallery is housed in a spectacular glass dome. The birds fly free and you feel like you are in the ...
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It was really fun!
By Paul s, 03/11/08
The Florida aquarium in Tampa was the 1st place that caught my eye while visiting there and I like fish I've had 1 of my own and family members also have aquariums at home too.The 1st thing you must realize is that this is not Sea World There won't be Killer Whales,Dolphins,or Manatees law prohibits these creatures from being kept ...
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Poor aquarium
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/19/08
Seems very overpriced for size and what you get. Not impressed for being a aquarium only. Most zoos have just as nice aquariums. Want more money as soon as you walk in door trying to take your picture.
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Swim with the fish!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/20/08
Our kids are still talking about it! Our 8 year olds got into the coral reef tank wearing wetsuits and equipped with modified SCUBA equipment (yes, regulators,air tank, and all) and swam around with the fish! We watched their intruction from the top of the aquarium where they entered the tank and then from the observation area below. It is ...
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can't wait to go back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/30/07
we were here in 2005 and are going back in feb 2008. it's a great way to spend a day... it was very intriguing and interactive.
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Skip this Aquarium
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/18/07
Over priced, small aquarium. Not even worth the parking fee. From the moment you walk up to the window and in the door they only seem to want to run a business for profit not nature.
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Very interesting place!
By Grammy, 06/11/07
This is a great aquarium with lots of things to see and lots of information. It is a great learning place for kids, but adults enjoy it too. My only disappointment was they didn't have a manatee.