Aquariums in Tampa Bay, FL
8 locations across the Tampa Bay metro area
- Locations
- 8
- Cities
- 6
- Avg Rating
- 4.5
Fun Facts About Aquariums in Tampa Bay
- Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA): Mote Membership provides reciprocal admission to more than 100 zoos and aquariums nationwide, making it one of the most widely accepted aquarium memberships in the country
- Croc Encounters: Croc Encounters operates as a reptile rescue facility, caring for crocodilians and other reptiles that would have otherwise been euthanized, including rare species like Cuban Crocodiles and Morelet's Crocodiles
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Home to Winter the Dolphin, whose story inspired the feature film 'Dolphin Tale.' Winter lost her tail but was fitted with a prosthetic tail and became a symbol of marine animal rehabilitation before passing in 2021. The aquarium maintains an honor walk and interactive exhibit dedicated to her legacy.
- The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center: Houses a Coral Conservation and Research Center with over 70,000 corals from 17 different species, including a coral spawning laboratory and cryopreservation lab for coral genetic preservation
- Swim with our Fish: Elephant Family Quarters features recently born baby elephants on exhibit, including at least one newborn that was approximately 4 weeks old at the time of visitor reviews
