Most Memorable Party in Town

Celebrate the New Year with all of your friends at The Florida Aquarium. Enjoy live entertainment, fabulous food, beer & wine, champagne toast, and spectacular fireworks over the Channel. Members, don't miss out on a $20 discount off the door price. The party starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m. Suggested attire is Downtown Chic. For more information call 813.273.4000.

When School is out, AquaCamps are In!

Are you looking for an exciting adventure on days off during the year? Lets us provide an enriching camp experience. Each camp includes animal encounters, hikes through the Aquarium, crafts, science experiments and time at Explore A Shore (weather permitting). Camp is designed for children in grades K-5. Each AquaCamp day is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning and afternoon care is FREE with early drop-off starting at 8:00 am and late pick up until 5:30 p.m. Lunch is available, please call for price. To register call (813) 273-4015.

November 22

Swim with the Manatees: $100 member, $133 non-member. We will meet early to go to Crystal River to snorkel with the manatees in their natural habitat. Bring your mask, snorkel and fins to see up close these magnificent animals. We will board a boat and travel down the springs of Crystal River in search of the manatee. Must be 6 or older to participate, know how to swim and feel comfortable in water.

Beneath The Waters of Time

Submerged Cultural Resources in Tampa Bay

November 15 - Complimentary Reception at 5:45 p.m. and Featured Presentation at 6:15 p.m.

The Florida Aquarium's conservation programs have undertaken a new adventure: searching for underwater archeological sites in Tampa Bay (e.g. Shipwrecks)! Billy Morris, the Aquarium's principal investigator in this study, has extensive underwater archeological experiences in Jamaica, Bermuda, France and along the United States' East coast.

Join us in celebrating our newest project, featured on the front page of the Tampa Tribune, and learn about the history under the surface of Tampa Bay.

Great Holiday Gift Ideas

New! Adopt an Animal Program Adds Penguins

The Aquarium’s Adopt an Animal Club also makes a great gift for the holidays, especially for kids! Dollars raised through animal adoptions are directly funneled to animal food and veterinary care, so you make a big impact in the well-being of our animal residents! Benefits include a personalized adoption certificate and photo of your animal, a detailed fact sheet, an adorable stuffed toy, subscription to Watercolors magazine, and an invitation to our annual Breakfast with the Biologists, in which you get to meet the staff members who take care of your animal. For more information, please call 813-273-4030 or click here to purchase today: http://www.flaquarium.org/html/l2/l2_members_adopt.html

Membership Gift Certificates

Florida Aquarium membership gift certificates are now available! Memberships make a great gift for the holidays, so order yours today! Benefits include free admission and free parking for an entire year, free admission and discounts to over 20 attractions throughout Florida, invitations to members only nights, and much more. For more information or to place an order, please call our membership hotline at 813-273-4030 or click here to purchase today: http://membership.flaquarium.org/join.asp

Sleep With The Fishes!

Did you ever wonder what it was like at the Aquarium in evening? Bring your scout, school or church group to the Aquarium for an evening of fun that includes a dissection, behind the scenes tours, guided Aquarium tours and more! Ask about our new sleepover themes! Prices start at $34, call for more information (813) 273-4015.

Wetlands: From Ideas to Action!

A Free Workshop for the Tampa Bay Community

Saturday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Taylor Great Room.

Please join The Florida Aquarium and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to explore:

• What are wetlands?
• Who currently oversees the protection of wetlands?
• How can I help our community to preserve critical wetlands?

Please RSVP: (813) 273-4015 or e-mail your reservation to: