Florida Aquarium

Q: Where do you park when visiting the Aquarium?

A: The Aquarium parking lot is adjacent to the Aquarium and is located at the corner of Channelside Drive and York Street. Parking is $10.

Q: What are the hours of admission to the Florida Aquarium?

A: Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Q: What is the food and water policy to the Florida Aquarium?

A: Guests are not permitted to bring food into the Florida Aquarium for individual consumption, except food needed for medical purposes, food allergies, or for infants, water in bottles (one per guest). Exceptions must be pre-arranged by contacting guest services at 813.273.4000. Weddings, corporate events and other social events that rent spaces are allowed to bring in cakes. Children’s birthday party packages reserved through the Education Department include a cake with the party package, for exceptions please contact Education Reservations at (813) 273-4015.

Q: Are children and minors allowed in the Florida Aquarium?

A: Less than 14 years of age must be attended to by an adult parent or guardian at all times in no less than a 10:1 ratio. The water play area requires adult supervision of all children/minors at all times.

Q: what is the photography policy at the Florida Aquarium?

A: Upon admission into our facility, you hereby grant The Florida Aquarium permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) without payment or other consideration and authorize The Florida Aquarium to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purposes.

Q: How do I purchase tickets?

A: General admission tickets will continue to be available for purchase online and at The Florida Aquarium ticket office. To purchase tickets online: Visit https://www.flaquarium.org/ Click the Tickets icon Review the calendar and select a date that works with your budget and schedule Enter ticket quantities and click Add to Cart to complete purchase

Q: What if I purchased my tickets online in advance but can no longer go?

A: If you need to exchange your ticket, please call guest services at (813) 273-4201. Beginning July 16, 2018, guests will be required to pay the difference in price depending on the date of visit.