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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for kids and with the bar outside overlooking the water park type area you can't go wrong for a nice day out with the family. They have some really cool exhibits, just skip the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's very kid friendly here, which sucks (pardon my french) for those of us that don't have any and find screaming short people quite annoying. The seahorse exhibit is my fav but I can't help but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for Father's Day, & had a great time. The little ones probably enjoyed the water play area the most. I personally enjoyed all of it, but my favorite was the exotic array of seahorses. Truly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love meeting friends and the water park with eating area is a great place for play dates
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an okay aquarium. Some of the exhibits are ho-hum and not very imaginative, I felt like I had seen them a hundred times before. They had fairly good information on the animals and that made...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Florida Aquarium is a great place to take people when they come to visit, but I would recommend locals visit if you've never been.The ticket price is pretty steep, but people paid ungodly amounts...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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I think the prices are SUPER high for the little amount of time spent there. You can pretty much see everything in about an hour. The water area for the kids was worth the trip for my 2 year old. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VERY kid friendly aquarium. Lots of touch opportunities - sting rays, sharks, starfish, anemones, etc. We also got to see a penguin up close. There is a great outdoor kid's play area that is a splash...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was fun, but definitely not worth $20 dollars to see all of the animals that I can walk outside and see. It would be good for people from another country or from up North to see. We looked at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here, but I can remember my last visit well and it was a good one. The aquarium is pretty big, it's a common attraction for tourists in Tampa since there aren't too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having just went to the aquarium in NOLA last week, I thought I would check out the Florida Aquarium.having bought a ticket to the Ice hockey game earlier, I had a coupon for $5.00 off. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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I like the Place. So did my son & he really enjoyed a lot.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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We took our little one to the Aquarium & he was so alert. Also they have a small snad place for kids, which I think is good for toddlers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Brian and I have a tradition of visiting at least one aquarium in every state we visit. I guess you could call us aquarium aficionados or aquarium snobs, or according to Angelo F.,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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This is a favorite for our little girl. She is only four months old but loves to follow the fish and track everything she can.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Outdoor explore a shore area offers plenty of splashing and sand pit fun for little ones. It does tend to be crowded which makes it a challenge to get up close to the tanks to see the animals on display. The...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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My kids and I really enjoyed this place when we had season passes. My older son got bored with the indoor aquarium after multiple visits during one season, but not my younger son. And, I don't think either of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The aquarium was very cool - but for what you get for the price...?I'd definitely recommend trying to find parking on the street. We went past where the cruise parking was and parked on the street....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, but not "OMG FUN"...ya know? It's a bit pricey and it really doesn't have repetitive fun value. It's a one-time thing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I went here for a wedding about 2 years ago and it was gorgeous they got the whole aquarium to themselves after hours and the kids could go wherever they wanted and look at everything at night ... It was...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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The actual aquarium is very nice but our favorite part is the water play area. We purchased the pass just so we could play in the water and sand area. Well worth the money. During the week it is not very...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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This is great place for all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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You can follow a drop of rainwater through it's course to the Ocean at the wonderful aquarium. Lots of Florida eco-friendly fun here! The newer splash area for kids is lots of fun on a hot day! My daughter...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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This place is so much fun. I purchased an annual membership, which they have several different options of plans. Also with the membership they offer other discounts to participating businesses...local and out...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Slightly pricey, but have excellent kids programs and fun animals.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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The aquarium is a little on the short side and quite expensive, but worth it! There are many areas designed for children to get acquainted with sea life. My son loved "petting" the stingrays and jellyfish....
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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very short takes only an hour to finish
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Neat aquarium, lots of sea life. A very enjoyable experience all year round!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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This was our first aquarium outing and it was so much fun! My son is 9 months old and loved it. The aquarium is set up that people of all ages and heights, can see all the exhibits and really enjoy it!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our trip to Florida was a bit happy hectic with tons of family, a trip to Orlando and KIDS, KIDS, KIDS everywhere. A trip to The Florida Aquarium was the best part of our entire week trip. With no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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My mother holds a yearly membership for the aquarium and it's great because any of her children can use the pass and take up to 5 guests in. So I go with my daughter and some other mom & baby friends and we...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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The stingray touch tank is so cool and also the pygmy sea horses, that's the favorite of the kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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This was our first fun outting with our twin boys. They were 7 months old and I wasn't sure if they would be interested or even notice the fishes. They had a great time, were fascinated by the fishes and LOVED...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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I think ticket prices for the Florida Aquarium are too high for what you get. However, my toddler loves looking at all the fish, and the outdoor water park is one of her favorites!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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The aquarium is beautiful, but it took very little time to see all the exhibits. It left me asking, "Is that all?" They have been working on making it more of an all day adventure, though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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very fun for adults and kids. a great way to spend saturday afternoon with your family.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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I went there with my daughter 2 years ago and I thought it was one of the best I have ever seen.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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This is a GREAT place for all ages. They are air-conditioned inside and they have an outside water play area for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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I agree this is a great destination for family day. It is affordable and provides fun and education for all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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My daughter loved all the animals, Well kept place and well priced!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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I have been to this Aquarium more times that I can name. My 6 year old son just loves it! They have hands on exhibit where you can touch differnt sponges and things. Wonderful!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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My toddler loves the outside play area in the summer. They have a special place for toddlers to play away form all the "big kids". Wonderful design that focuses on the "real" Florida. A must see.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the prettiest aquariums I have ever been to. I love the indoor landscaping! You could easily spend an entire day here watching the shows and looking at the exhibits!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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The first thing you notice when you walk into the lobby is a floor to ceiling image of a school of stingrays against a deep blue sea. That's the background for the lobby touch tank where you can pet real...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first aquarium I'd ever been to, when I was little, and I've made a point to come back every time I'm in the area. It's not a huge place, like Alice said, but they have a well-chosen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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what a delightful experience!.. the aquarium is so beautiful and family friendly... big fishes and little fishes keep babies entertained for ages... if you are new to town, be sure to get an annual family pass...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a huge aquarium compared to the monsters I'm used to like Monterey Bay and the NY Aquarium, but it's staff are super enthusiastic. Particularly amusing was the diving show, where it looked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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This is an AMAZING place to bring your crabby baby. There is a huge wall to wall aquarium in a darkened room with rocking chairs. Mommy and baby can relax and even take a nap. If you live in the area a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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I loved it. It was something fun to do with my newborn. Sha loved all the colorful fish and activites. it was also clean and cool indoors.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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all this place needs is a roller coaster
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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This place is so much fun for alll ages. The outdoor splash area is so much fun, very well maintained and clean. Great atmosphere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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The aquarium isn't the greatest that I have been to. I can get through there very quickly. I bought a membership for the outside water area...alot of times we would go just for that. It is alot of fun.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Great outside water play area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Great for all ages, and the outdoor water play area cannot be beat in the summertime!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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I love this place. It is great for kids that are beginning to walk. There is nothing that kids can get into. Just discovery opportunites. Lots of eye level exhibits.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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my kid loves...best in summer, as it is air conditioned!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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buy the yearly pass to expenssive for a on time visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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If you can go when its not crowded, the Florida Aquarium is great, but when there is a lot of people you notice the old building, the dirty windows, etc, but in the end my son loves it and that is all that...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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we are members and have absolutely nothing bad to say. we plan on being members year after year!!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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We love to head over to the FL aquarum during the summer. They have an outstanding childrens water area, and my son loves to splah around and play.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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What a great place! Everyone is very friendly and knowledgable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2006
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This location has so many animals to look at and learn about that it is well worth the price. They offer many classes to educate the guests on things like what sharks eat to why do penguins like it so...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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My husband and I went here even before we had kids and it was such a blast. We really enjoyed ourselves. The fish are so big and beautiful and they had so many of them. We can't wait to take our girls here...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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I went on my daughters kindergarden field trip to the Aquarium and I was not overly impressed with the place. But the kids loved it. They got to touch sting rays, look at sharks, sea horses, differe...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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This is a SUPERB aquarium and a MUST for anyone visiting Tampa. I've taken several clients to this aquarium for an afternoon of relaxing and they are always impressed with the quality of the fish and size of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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if you like fish this is the place to go, my kids went here to have a sleepover, there are many things to see. the prices are right. you can pick up the star fish and other little animals,
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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The FL Aquarium is always where my children ask to go for their birthday trip! The price is a little high for a large family, but you get a 50% discount with an annual pass to an AZA approved zoo and there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Expensive for what you get. I liked the sea horse exhibit the best, and the petting tanks for the kids are nice, but I was somewhat disappointed by the whole experience for the price of admission. Oh, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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I love going to the aquarium and my kids love it there as well. they love looking at all the big fish tanks and there are so many things for them to see and do. they want to go all the time now. highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Discover an expanded shark collection, dive in our shark tank, see ocean predators and spineless wonders from around the world, rare leafy sea dragons from Australia, an invasive species exh...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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So much fun!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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The Florida Aquarium is one attraction that is fun for the whole family. Kids will love all the fish and birds as well as all the hands on activities. There is a place to eat there, and a gift shop that is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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This was a nicer aquarium than I expected. It was a manageable size for two small kids. Plenty of hands on experiences in this modern aquarium and unique displays. We sat by the shark tank for quite a while....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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This place is nice. They have a lot of fishes. Some are very big and old. They also have a scuba diving show. A man jumps into the tank and starts asking the kids some questions. They also have the to...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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A wonderful exhibit of all types of sea creatures, sure to entertain adults and children alike. Admission isn't too pricey for the amount of exhibits you can see. An absolute must see for any Florida ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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We have taken the family several times and enjoyed ourselves completely. The have lots of different exhibits and animals. A little crowded but overall a great time. They have a water area for the kids to play...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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The Florida Aquarium is an excellent attraction IF you haven't been there for quite some time. I personally think that the ticket prices are rather steep for the one to two hours actually spent in th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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I haven't been to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa since the late 1990's but as I recall it was so so. There were quite a few surprises but the overall feel of the place was blah. Perhaps it has improv...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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I was visiting relatives in the area and decided to make a stop at the aquarium. It was a great place to visit. The admission price was not too bad and parking was ok. The aquarium is near a shopping and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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We love the aquarium! It is such a nice place to take children. There are freshwater and saltwater exhibits. We especially love the otters. The outside water area is great. There is an outdoor open air tiki...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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My kids LOVE this place!! They have interactive things for them, fun little displays.. HUGE fish tanks everywhere! Plus if you buy the year pass (it is like 100 bucks for 2 adults and 2 kids) you get to go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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MY kids love this place!! It is soo cheap to get a year pass!! And when you do get a year pass you get to go to a bunch of zoos and fun places all year round!!I have soo many pictures of my kids w...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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The aquarium offers a unique variety of fish and wildlife and even simulates being in an outdoor ecosystem. The outdoor play area for kids, called Explore A Shore is excellent for children who want to cool off...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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We went to the Tampa Aquarium while waiting to get on a cruise ship at the beginning of our honeymoon. We had a lot of fun seeing all the different kinds of wildlife the aquarium had to offer. It was nicely...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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This is a really fun place to take family and/or kids. I'm a big kid myself and I enjoyed it very much. They have some wonderful displays with some amazing species of fish and water mammals. I had a lot of fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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The Florida Aquarium off of Channelside Drive in Tampa has so many exhibits to look at and a lot of great experiences for the kids. The admission prices are a bit high, but they do sometime offer discounts and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Wow, I live here and I had no idea how much wildlife we actually had. The Florida Aquarium is an all day event, there is so much to see. They have some birds, and so many open aquariums, the alligator exibits...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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My husband is 71 and likes a quiet day out. Well, forget it if you are going to the Florida Aquarium. There were 2 bus loads of school children on a field trip. We were unable to get to see the exhibits. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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Wow, I live here and I had no idea how much wildlife we actually had. The Florida Aquarium is an all day event, there is so much to see. They have some birds, and so many open aquariums, the alligat...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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This is a really fun place to take family and/or kids. I'm a big kid myself and I enjoyed it very much. They have some wonderful displays with some amazing species of fish and water mammals. I had ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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This aquarium has a nice selection of exhibits and a lot of things for the kids to see and do. They even have day camps available! The admission prices are reasonable and it's connected to Channelside...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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A very well done aquarium with displays that are low enough for children to see. Small enough to cover in an hour or two. The addition of the water park makes it a nice destination to cover indoor and outdoor...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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This aquarium has a nice selection of exhibits and a lot of things for the kids to see and do. They even have day camps available! The admission prices are reasonable and it's connected to Channelside shops...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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What a delightful experience! The aquarium is so beautiful and family friendly. If you are new to town be sure to get an annual family pass (if you are a Lowry Zoo member you receive 20% off membership!) New...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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A little expensive for adults. There's an outdoor explore a shore water park for children that is fantastic. They also have a bar there for the moms and dads.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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This was an O.K. place to visit. But, the most interesting part was the WW2 battleship out by the bay and the Dolphin Exploring boat ride offered out by the bay. The actual aquarium was very dull.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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i took my two daughters here for the first time since moving to tampa and it was a great experience. the kids loved it!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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