The Florida Aquarium Day of Discovery
The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Tampa
1 checked detail
Map and directions
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701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Florida Aquarium Day of Discovery offers limited-capacity sensory-friendly aquarium experiences with adjusted lights, music, and effects for individuals with sensory differences and families.
The Florida Aquarium is a Tampa aquarium offering exhibits, education, accessibility resources, and sensory-friendly Day of Discovery events.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 813-273-4000
- Ages
- Individuals with sensory differences and their families
- Season
- Day of Discovery events vary by aquarium calendar
- Cost
- Admission or event pricing may apply; families should confirm current event registration, capacity, and cost.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Day of Discovery event dates and registration are linked from the aquarium accessibility page.
Programs and offerings
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Day of Discovery sensory-friendly aquarium event
Limited-capacity aquarium events with adjusted special effects, lights, and music for guests with sensory differences and families.
- Ages
- Individuals with sensory differences and their families
- Season
- Day of Discovery events vary by aquarium calendar
- Schedule
- The aquarium links to event registration from the accessibility page and says Day of Discovery events have limited capacity.
- Cost
- Admission or event pricing may apply; families should confirm current event registration, capacity, and cost.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Florida Aquarium accessibility page says Day of Discovery events are tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families, include limited capacity, sensory-friendly adjustments to special effects, lights, and music, and are hosted with CARD at the University of South Florida.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Day of Discovery sensory-friendly aquarium event
The official Florida Aquarium accessibility page says Day of Discovery events are tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families, include limited capacity, sensory-friendly adjustments to special effects, lights, and music, and are hosted with CARD at the University of South Florida.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The aquarium says Day of Discovery is specifically tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm the next Day of Discovery date, registration capacity, admission cost, sensory adjustments, social story, interpreter access, parking, and quiet-space needs before visiting.
What we checked
What we found: The official Florida Aquarium accessibility page says Day of Discovery events are tailored to individuals with sensory differences and their families, include limited capacity, sensory-friendly adjustments to special effects, lights, and music, and are hosted with CARD at the University of South Florida.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteThe Florida Aquarium Accessibility
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is The Florida Aquarium Day of Discovery reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with The Florida Aquarium?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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