The Florida Aquarium

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This attraction features four main galleries displaying a variety of marine life native to Florida. The Wetlands Gallery is located under a glass dome, which houses an intriguing assortment of freshwater fish, birds, river otters and the infamous Florida 'gator. You can observe the gallery from the Wetlands Lookout atop the mezzanine. The Bays & Beaches Gallery presents seahorses and lobsters, while the Coral Reefs Gallery displays colorful fish and moray eels.

Be sure to take a moment to observe the Dragons Down Under from Australia and experience the 5000-gallon touch pool.

Best time to visit:
* The Aquarium is most crowded on the weekends, during the holiday season and during the summer.
* If you do decide to visit on a Saturday or Sunday, you can beat the crowds by arriving early (between 9:30 am and 10:30 am).
* During the week, you can beat the crowds by visiting after noon.


The Florida Aquarium, Inc.
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-273-4000

Daily Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
http://www.flaquarium.org/

GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults $19.95
Seniors 60+ $16.95
Children under 12 $14.95
Children 2 & under Free

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From I-275 Southbound - Coming from North Tampa & Ocala Areas:
Take Exit 45A (OLD 26) Downtown East (Jefferson Street)
Continue straight on Jefferson to Twiggs
Left on Twiggs to Channelside Drive
Right on Channelside Drive to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

From I-275 Northbound - Coming from St. Petersburg and The Beaches:
Take DOWNTOWN EAST (Scott Sreet) EXIT 44 (Old 25)
Continue straight on Scott to Jefferson
Right on Jefferson Street to Twiggs
Left on Twiggs to Channelside Drive
Right on Channelside to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

From I-4 Westbound - Coming from Lakeland & Orlando Areas:
Take Exit 1 Downtown East (22nd & 21st Street)
Continue straight on 21st to HWY. 60 (ADAMO DRIVE).
Right on to HWY 60 to Channelside Drive
Left on Channelside Drive to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

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
Right on Twiggs to Channelside Drive
Right on Channelside Drive to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

From S.R. 60 Westbound (ADAMO DRIVE) - Coming from Sarasota & Bradenton Areas:
Take I-75 North to Exit 257 (OLD 51)
Off Exit Ramp 257 - go left onto S.R. 60 (ADAMO DRIVE)
Continue west on S.R. 60 (ADAMO DRIVE) to Channelside Drive
Left on Channelside Drive to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

From Crosstown Eastbound - Coming from St. Petersburg Gandy Bridge:
Take Exit 6B Downtown East (Channelside Drive)
Continue east on Channelside Drive to Washington Street (you pass the aquarium)
Right on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

From S.R. 60 Eastbound (Kennedy/Jackson) - Coming from Clearwater & Dunedin Areas:
Continue east on Kennedy to Ashley Street
Right on Ashley to Jackson Street
Left on Jackson to Kennedy Blvd
Right on Kennedy to Channelside Drive
Right on Channelside Drive to Washington Street
Left on Washington Street to Aquarium Parking

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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