Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. Its origins go back to 1995. Top of the list nearby is Raymond James Stadium, 4.2 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Tampa
You can stay in Tampa
Florida Aquarium is inside Tampa, which has 180 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Tampa (TPA) has airline service, about 6 miles from Florida Aquarium.
Established in 1995
Florida Aquarium dates from 1995. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
This is the year’s weather near Florida Aquarium.
Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It is a large scale, 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m2) aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This means they are a leader in conservation and education, supporting programs for wildlife and having a strong educational component in the forms of summer camps, school trips, etc. The facility is home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world. The facility is located in the Channel District of Downtown Tampa. The Florida Aquarium opened in March 1995 as a privately funded entity and became a public-private partnership when the city of Tampa assumed responsibility for its debt in 1999.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1995
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Where to sleep near Florida Aquarium
To stay close, try Tampa (180) and St. Petersburg (114).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Florida Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | in town | — | 180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 413,554 | $420K | C |
| St. Petersburg | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 23 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 29,213 | $233K | — |
| Brandon | 9 mi east | 15 min | 29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 119,767 | $339K | — |
| Clearwater | 20 mi west | 30 min | 120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 114,364 | $361K | C |
| Town 'n' Country | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 85,928 | $337K | — |
| Temple Terrace | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,075 | $335K | C |
| Treasure Island 29% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,397 | $622K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw14 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
Big draw218 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
3in town Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
Big draw62 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
47 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
34 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
Big draw70 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw70 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic UniversePhoto credits
Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0
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Questions people have about Florida Aquarium
Is Florida Aquarium in Tampa?
Yes. It’s inside Tampa, FL.
When is the best time to visit Florida Aquarium?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Florida Aquarium from Orlando?
About 77 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Florida Aquarium?
Tampa (TPA), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Florida Aquarium?
Tampa (in town, 180 places to stay), St. Petersburg (18 mi, 114 places to stay) and East Lake-Orient Park (6 mi, 23 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Tampa
There are no tips yet, so start one in Tampa’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.