3 Best Places To See in Tampa, FL

We had so much fun at this zoo. Perfect size with just the right amount of animals. The staff was very friendly and informative. The parking lot seemed crowded when we pulled in - if there were a lot of people we never would have known that in the park. The temperature was perfect but they had a good amount of mist showers to cool off in if it did get hot. We saved Australia til last because of the rides and play areas. Also the kiddos enjoyed the day more knowing they would be ending it in the splash area.

No one told us this was going to be an amusement park! We came in there thinking it was just seeing animals but it was like going to animal kingdom! We spent about 3hrs there. We came at the tail end of the day which I think was the best way to go! We got to see most of the parts ( Asia, Africa and Florida ) next time we will go to Australia. But it was a lot of fun! The kids enjoyed themselves and we did too!!! The rides were great! Our 2 year old got to enjoy some rides as well which was a lot of fun!

Very nice zoo! The grounds and animal displays are well kept up friendly staff. All animal exhibits close together so it is not a lot of walking at all. Also lots of benches to just sit and watch the animals in their exhibits. Cannot wait to go back and visit again.

I recently visited The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, and it was an overall great experience. The exhibits are well-designed, educational, and perfect for all ages. One of the highlights was the Wetlands Trail, where you can see otters, alligators, and even free-flying birds in a beautifully recreated Florida ecosystem. The Coral Reef exhibit was another standout, featuring a massive tank filled with colorful fish, sharks, and sea turtles. The interactive experiences were a nice touch, especially the stingray touch tank and the Moon Bay exhibit, where you can touch jellyfish. If you’re visiting with kids, the Splash Pad outside is a great way for them to cool off and burn some energy. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and share fun facts about marine life. The only downside was that it can get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, but that’s to be expected at such a popular attraction. Overall, The Florida Aquarium is a fantastic place to explore marine life and learn about conservation. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it’s well worth a visit.

Great experience for our 2 year old toddler. Visually engaging the whole walk through with lots of sea water species and some land animals to see as well. We did go on a weekday (1pm) and there was plenty of space for our toddler to walk around if needed. The aquarium parking lot seems to share with the cruise ship parking... It said the lot was full but we took a chance and drove in anyhow and found there were still a decent amount of parking spaces available. We would definitely come back here if we are ever on the gulf side of Florida again.

I love coming to this aquarium! Always take me around 2+ hours to go through but isn’t an all-day activity for me. I like to take my time and go through the exhibits. During my most recent visit, there was construction going on which I didn’t mind. Makes me excited to come back when they reopen. The cafeteria has some good options for food and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, especially those by the touch tanks. Just keep in mind parking can be crazy due to the cruise ships and it is pay to park. Also, buy tickets ahead of time online.