Thank you for joining us on a Wild Dolphin Cruise! Please use the "Other dates" and "Other times" buttons to select your preferred cruise.

You MUST purchase an Aquarium general admission ticket for the same date as your Wild Dolphin Cruise. Tickets may be purchased here. We look forward to your visit!

Teacher Workshop:

Teacher At Sea 

Educators are invited to join The Florida Aquarium for a two-day teacher workshop on how field research is conducted at sea. The workshop kicks off on the campus of The Florida Aquarium with hands-on, interactive activities and background information that can be incorporated into classrooms. On day two, teachers will embark on a 12-hour, at-sea experience aboard a research vessel, the Weatherbird II, to conduct a biodiversity survey in the eastern Gulf using equipment and tools of the trade.

For Florida science teachers of grades 6-12 (capacity limited to 14 teachers). Teachers will receive classroom lesson plans and a $150 stipend for completion of the entire two-day workshop experience!

Deadline for registration is May 9th. Register Today! 

World Ocean Day Soirée presented by SSA

Celebrate our oceans with an unforgettable evening benefiting The Florida Aquarium.

Enjoy a captivating cocktail hour with stunning underwater views, then step into a vibrant tropical reception under the stars—featuring gourmet fare, lively entertainment, up-close animal encounters, a breathtaking sunset cruise, and more.

When selecting your tickets, you have the option to select your cruising time! Boat 1 will set sail at  7:30 pm and Boat 2 will be underway at 8:15 pm. If you would prefer to stay on land for the entire event, please select the “No Boat” ticket option.

If you have any questions, please contact us at development@flaquarium.org.

Parents' Night Out | 5:30 PM -10:00 PM

Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have fun at The Florida Aquarium! Kids will enjoy games; make new friends, snack on pizza and much more.

• Kids aged 5 -12 will enjoy various activities, dinner, and a fun time at the aquarium.
• Please meet at 5:30pm outside of the Business Entrance of The Florida Aquarium.
• This program takes place monthly!
• Registration is required.

Please Note:

• Ticket sales will close 48 hours before the event.
• To ensure the best experience for all participants, entry will not be permitted after 7 PM.
• The latest pickup time is 10 PM. After this time, the Florida Aquarium reserves the right to apply a fee of $5 per minute until your child is signed out. 

Cancellation Policy:

• The Florida Aquarium reserves the right to cancel any Parents' Night Out program due to low registration.
• Cancellations by guests received 3 business days before the start date of the Parent’s Night Out session will result in a full refund. 
• Cancellations by guests made 2 business days or less before the start date of the Parent’s Night Out session will not be refunded

Hang Out with a Two-Toed Sloth

Get up close and personal with one of our most elusive animal ambassadors during this unforgettable animal encounter!

Join our sloth handlers as they share fun facts and insights into the life and habitat of these curious creatures while our leisurely Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth snacks in the sun.

Then, take the snacking into your own hands — literally — as you get a chance to feed one of our sloths and snap some photos of the action.

Program Details

· This 30-minute encounter occurs on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 AM.

· Maximum capacity of ten (10) guests.

· Guests must check in 10 minutes before start time.

· Must be 12 years of age or older, or 8 years or older if participating with an adult.

· We ask that you do not touch the sloths during your encounter.

· A general admission ticket must be purchased for each program participant for the date of your encounter.

Experience the magic of coastal holiday traditions, winter’s beauty, and community connection. YuleTides is sure to be the perfect opportunity for families and friends to create new holiday traditions right here in Tampa. We invite students and guests to experience an unforgettable performance and enjoy exclusive ticket pricing for this festive event.

Please select your group's performance date, choose the quantity (up to 3 tickets), and proceed to checkout!

Ticket limits are based on your membership level. If you reach your ticket limit when adding children 2 and under, do not include them in your reservation; they can be added upon arrival.

Stingray Feeding Experience

Get closer than ever before: for the first time, you can get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a 50-minute, up-close-and-personal visit with the stingrays and learn exactly what they like to eat, how their food is prepared, and how their trainers work with them.  

Not only will our educators teach your small group all about our cownose stingrays' lifestyle and habits, you'll get the opportunity to interact with these fascinating animals, help feed them, touch them, and even participate in a training session. 

AquaEd Opportunities 

Gather your family and friends for an exciting experience as we dive into the world of STEAM.  Through a variety of programs, learn about Science topics, get inspired by new conservation-based Technology, explore Engineering, amaze yourself with Art projects, and test your Math skills.   

• Sessions occur on select weekend days from either 10:30-11:30 or 1:30-2:30.
• Please meet at the experience check in location 10 minutes prior to the start of your session.
• All guests must be at least 5 years of age.
• Children between the ages of 5-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult.
• An advanced general admission or membership reservation MUST BE scheduled for each program participant for the date of your experience.
• Our goal is to provide the safest possible experience based on the most current guidelines, we will inform you if any of our programs will need to be altered or canceled.

*TICKETS ARE NOT FOR RESALE, NON-REFUNDABLE, AND NON- TRANSFERABLE. TICKETS MAY BE SURRENDERED FOR MISUSE. *

Day of Discovery 

The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida, is hosting a Day of Discovery from 8:00 – 9:30 AM, on Sunday, February 23.

A Day of Discovery provides an Aquarium experience specifically tailored for the enjoyment of individuals with sensory differences and their families. The entire campus will be open for exploring; including engaging touch habitats featuring moon jellies, stingrays, anemones and so much more!

The admission to Day of Discovery is only for families and children with sensory differences and/or accessibility challenges. Special effects, lights and music will be adapted for those with sensory differences. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-transferrable.

Please select the appropriate number of tickets below and proceed to check out!

Please enter the number of guests below and click register. Fill in the boxes as accurately as possible for each participant so our team can gather all the appropriate gear for your SeaTREK experience. Guests who are registered should plan on meeting at the Guest Services desk at least 15 minutes before their scheduled program. 

*IMPORTANT: A general admission ticket MUST BE purchased for each program participant for the date of your encounter program.*

Sea you soon!

A 45-minute interactive experience that provides exclusive access to one of The Florida Aquarium’s most popular species ambassadors. Go behind the scenes with our animal care professionals and learn what it takes to deliver the highest of animal welfare to our colony of African penguins. The program also focuses on species biology, natural history and, most importantly, critical conservation efforts to help save the endangered African penguin.

Program Details:

• Program begins at 1:30 PM on select days 
• Guests must check in a minimum of 15 minutes before the experience start time 
• Must be at least 8 years of age
• Children between the ages of 8-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult
• Maximum capacity of eight (8) people per experience

*IMPORTANT: A general admission ticket MUST BE purchased for each program participant for the date of your encounter program.*

Please make the appropriate selections below. When checking out, please enter in the correct employee information for payment verification. Thanks!