Good people who work there. They support aquatic life and overall education! Have a diversity of other reptiles and exposure to good things involving ocean life. Not so much for a cafe but great for kids. read more

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I know this place is all over TikTok as a fun place to visit with kids since they have a little area for them to "play" but there's definitely a bigger picture that people don't always see. This place used to be really good. The employees seemed to genuinely love their jobs, were knowledgeable, and you could tell they cared about the animals. Unfortunately, the last couple of times I've visited, I've noticed a huge difference. The reptile enclosures have been absolutely filthy, and the employees don't seem to have the same level of care or knowledge as they did before. I understand this is a pet store and that animals may sell quickly, but that doesn't mean their enclosures should be neglected in the meantime. These animals still deserve clean enclosures and proper setups while they're in your care. It's disappointing because this used to be a place I really enjoyed visiting, and I hope they can get back to the level of care they once had.. read more

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If you haven't visited this location, you are sleeping on a fantastic animal rescue and child entertainment center. For the longest time I thought they were 'just a fish shop', but then realised they are also a rescue centre with a huge range of animals, from the adorable axolotl's to a giant albino python called Buttercup who is currently my child's favourite thing in the world, koi and turtle ponds, some lovely frogs, and host regular sensory friendly events. This is a wonderful place to introduce your child to a new wide range of creatures they would otherwise not have the opportunity to engage with. They also have an on-site café that apparently serves some of the greatest chicken nuggets in Jacksonville, and a small shop. The staff are knowledgeable and patient, the owner is a gem of a man, the facilities are clean and beautifully decorated, and if you're just here to look, it's a wonderful way to kill an hour. Just drop a little something in the tip box to show your appreciation. read more

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very unique aquatic store, if you love marine animals and freshwater animals this is the place for you.

Absolutely top notch. First, let me focus on the staff... super duper kind and helpful. My wife left her card at the cafe and I was able to walk in after they had closed and was greeted with friendly smiles versus a quick "we're closed", which is what I was expecting. Instead they welcomed me in and helped me to locate my wife's card. Aside from the staff... we did the Japanese-style little fish shaped pancakes from the cafe and they were delicious. All of us loved it. And of course, the aquariums of fish, turtles, and coral were beautifully maintained and fun to explore. The amphibians and reptiles were diverse and active. The coral was vast and pretty to look at. We're thankful they allow you to view it all for free, great for a family of five. Thank you, Floating Sea Aquatics! read more

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So this place is huge. It's an aquarium and a fish store and everything. No cost to get in but they take donations. Lots of turtles. It's a really cool place. Something different. Some things aren't marked, so you don't know what you're looking at but still cool. No one here to walk you around or anything. It's just kinda like you're on your own when you walk in. I didn't eat in the restaurant so I'm not sure how the service is. Just came to look at the animals :) cool place. I'd come back. read more

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A great hidden gem in Jacksonville. We love visiting on a rainy day with the kids. There are tons of fish and sea animals, a little library, tasty cafe, and lots of hands on activities. read more

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Great place to explore, buy coral fish or reptiles. Great for kids STEM and having events! This is the event called butterfly's and bees where they had activities for the little ones and education about bees. They have food and drinks, a reading corner for kids stocked with books, a food pantry for the community. These are the type of places we ought to support. They are getting a touch tank in September where you can touch horseshoe crabs, starfish, and urchins. Fantastic for homeschool field trips, or just to have a day of adventure. The lady who runs it is an amazing human. Check it out! read more

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Definitely worth a visit. Its like visiting an aquarium and they have so many various activities throughout the year like free art events. They love to support the community and there's a free food pantry for those in need. They also provided free thanksgiving meals as well. They have an attached cafe as well. It's nice to know that everytime you're supporting them, you're supporting their philantrophy mission as well! read more

Wonderful place with the nicest people. Aweosme sea animals and exotics, just a clean fun wholesome place to spend some time. Side note th cafe is really good, incredible coffee and coaco will try the food next time. read more

This is a great establishment. Great place for kids to check out various fishes, reptiles, and amphibians. It has a nice kid playing area, cafe, and comfortable seating areas to relax. read more

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I love this place and so do my grandchildren! They love seeing the snakes, iguanas, and fish up close, lovely relaxing atmosphere with nice music! I haven't tried their food, it's changed chef's and types of food a few times, but that doesn't matter it's a wonderful place! Take your kids and grandchildren! read more

Amazing place for date night or family night ! Great views of many fish turtle snakes you name! Then you can sit down and eat!buy a I'm here souvenir! Then buy some fish build your ! aquarium read more

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I was not prepared for how massive this place is. It's like an aquarium, pet store, and science center had a baby -- and then added a café! Every corner has something cool to look at, from reef tanks and rare fish to their incredible rehabilitation setups for rescued animals. You can tell they actually care about the creatures here -- everything looks healthy and well cared for. I came to "just browse," and ended up staying for a sandwich and leaving with a new coral obsession). 10/10 recommend bringing extra time and curiosity! read more

Best source for your aquatic needs, including the service of info. Have not tried anything from the cafè... 'try the fish it's fantastic!' Ambiance can't be beat, natural beauty in every nook and cranny! Enjoy it! ​I frequently return for a myriad of reasons! oh yeah, fresh, marine, reptile... choices abound. If yr disappointed, get out of the hobby cause you don't get it & probably never will. read more

Floating Sea Aquatics - Themed Cafes Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Floating Sea Aquatics is a new spot for the family and they absolutely loved it! This place is like a museum and cafe, all-in-one. I truly believe the kids could spend hours at this place from the interactive sensory walls, the reptiles, fish and more...there is so much to do! They also have games, books and a cafe. The food was pretty good and had a solid Kid's menu for our kiddos. We will have to try more of the menu next time but it seemed like the menu had limited options. Service was great and all the staff were super friendly. We even got to touch a snake haha! read more

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Helpful staff, extensive aquatic variety, rescue/recovery/rehab, cafe, and store! I thought it was just a fish pet store but it's so much more. The fish and reptiles in the front half of the building are rescues and not for sale but don't fret, the back half has a large variety of critters waiting for a great home. I watched some of the staff and I can tell all of the little ones are well taken care of. On the right side they have a cafe that serves things like smoothies and small plates. There is a good amount of seating as well. In the back, they have knowledgeable staff that can help guide you in the right direction. The store includes a nice selection of items you may need to make your aquarium spectacular. It will take you some time to see everything. They definitely have more than just your average gold fish! read more

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Extremely rude customer service from the manager, or maybe owner, whoever it was they were bossing everyone around, including the customers. If you don't want me in your store, that's fine, I will go spend my money somewhere else. read more

I cannot recommend this aquatic center highly enough! I came in knowing nothing about fish--my poor little guy was basically swimming in a swamp--and the owner treated me with the patience of a saint. He explained everything so clearly, never made me feel dumb, and wasn't the least bit pushy. In fact, he told me what I didn't need to buy, which is rare these days. The store itself is incredible--family-owned, with his wife and kids there (so sweet!) and literally hundreds of tanks. It's the coolest pet/aquatic store I've ever seen. You can just tell how much love and passion he has for what he does. If you're new to fishkeeping, or even experienced, this is the place you want to go. The owner is truly an angel, and I left not only with a healthier setup for my fish but also feeling so grateful I found such an honest and kind business. read more

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I have wanted to visit this café and store for at least two years. My family said they'd take me for Mother's Day! I was not disappointed! The staff is very friendly and the food was made from scratch, but very timely served. I had one of the create your own "bowls" and it was delicious. (They double-checked everything for onion stuff and so I had no allergy issues.) The atmosphere is great fun--aquariums surround the dining area and a "pond" occupies part of the central room's floor. We were excited to see all the various species of fish and reptiles. There are numerous gifts--for all interests--and the business is ecologically supportive and community-minded. There's something of a helter-skelter approach to the decor but that's part of the charm--you find neat items everywhere. It's the perfect spot for a child's birthday party or an educational excursion. Totally family-friendly. I had a wonderful time! (Be aware that some of the drinks in the cooler contain "exotic" ingredients which might produce a harmless buzz. I had coconut water, however, so my enthusiasm is naturally produced.) read more

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The kids loved it here! So many cool free things to see! The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable We all ate here and it was delicious! read more

Doors open and the scen is very aquatic looking if this is a word. There is so much to see. ohhh the little fishes. In the word of Dorothy from Wizard of oz, " Turtles, snakes and more oh my." What an amazing sight that will keep adults entertained while waiting for a quick bite. It is a store slash restaurant. The manager at the restaurant was upbeat and informative. However, there were no french fries to be had. Neither was there a chicken quesidilla on the menu. There was other things missing from the menu. What a bummer! This is another engaging spot for kids and adults alike. There is a homey and huge fish and more superstore. At the restaurant, the music could have been turned down a notch. This place is for the naturalist at heart. Kudos to Floating Sea Aquatics. There is definitely a good impression when entering and leaving. read more

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We were visiting from Hawaii and had seen it on TikTok so we went to check it out, I loved the taiyaki they had at the cafe, highly recommend. We got cookie butter and Nutella and brown sugar with cinnamon. Delicious. The place is FREE to enter and right away it was so cool even for us 20-30+ yr old adults! I inquired about my son holding the reptiles. They usually do them on sundays but we were lucky and the owner (who is an angel) came around the store with a little snake and saw how eager we were to experience them so she let us! Patient, kind, and educational and I loved the rescue stories. She even made sure we all got a turn and photo opt! I was so thankful. Also she has a huge heart. She really cares about animals, children that are impaired and even homeless. I literally saw her give a sandwich and a bag of ice to a man and he was truly thankful for her. We stopped by the gift shop to support and bought my son a hand crochet snake and another stuffed animal. This is definitely a business that has moved me and touched my heart. read more

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Had a fantastic time with my grandson! So much to see and the staff was extremely helpful. We will definitely be back.

Best fish store in North Florida! They have a great selection of everything, I just wish they still had spiders for sale!

Floating Sea Aquatics now occupies the same unit/building as the former Tuesday Morning. It would have been cool if the fam and I went here on a Tuesday Morning.....not on a Sunday Afternoon. Pfft !!! Alright, carrying on. Walking inside Floating Sea Aquatics, wow...this place is big for an aquamarine shop. They also many reptiles and other types and species. And from the way it looks, they protect and save marine life etc. Pretty cool. And oh, they have a Cafe as well.... it's fusion style cuisine, with some old recipes rejuvinated into a better one. We enjoyed what we ordered... * Salmon with Bismati & Veggies * Boomtown Teriyaki Chicken * Creamy Chicken and Potato * Lil Mama's Country Fried Pork Chops: This was on "Today's Special" board and not on menu. Man oh man, one of the finest tasting fried pork chops I have ever had. Cooked just right, not dry. And there was something about the sauce it came in that made you want to drink or slop it up. A must order. Everything tasted like it was made from scratch and all natural ingredients. A head of warning though, be prepared to wait awhile for your food. As mentioned, it is made from scratch, so everything took some time before getting our food. But the wait is so worth it. I plan on coming back. I have my Yelp eye on their Egyptian Cinnamon Honey Chicken. Sounds interestingly delicious already. read more

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I loved this place! It's more of a attraction, a place to take kids or for fish tank addicts. It is well thought out and has several areas. They have fresh and salt water fish and adds like shrimp..turtles..snails and than there is a reptile section with snakes and lizards. They have set up the areas with so many thought provoking ideas that your planning out your new backyard before you know it. They also have a Cafe which isn't open on Sun and Mon so looking forward to another trip back soon for that but its a tiki decor and menu items look pretty delish. On their FB page they offer events like educational events and even a music singalong on Thursdays! Kuddos to the owners and if you haven't been by plan a stop soon.. read more

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Almost perfect. I love going there for my fish and Azi is always a great help. Thanks to his guidance. I restarted my 30 gallon tank and went all out on escaping it with life plants, etc. It's a beautiful tank and I have happy fish. My only complaint started out small but mushroom dinner to a real pain in the butt. One of the plants I bought carried in black algae which led to a complete tear down. If I had known how difficult it was to eradicate, I would've tossed my tank and started it out again from scratch with new everything. I was told that well it can happen but in my 65 years of having tanks, I never ran into it before and hope I never do it again lol. But I forgive you all because the rest of the experience and treatment has been very very good. When I'm all stressed out I can't think of a more peaceful place to go and walk around even if I don't intend on coming home with another fish. Like that ever happens lol. read more

Floating Sea is one of the most amazing places. It's a great rainy day spot, and is one of my kids favorite places to visit. There is so much to see, and there lots of little trinkets and food items to buy to support their business. They are doing enrichment programs for kids, have spots to read and play, and so many amazing fish and reptiles to see. I think every family with children should go to visit! read more

This place was so cool. Randomly in a shopping center you wouldn't know there's basically a free aquarium inside. They also have an area for drinks but that wasn't available when I went in. They sell a lot of supplies for fish and fish tanks but it's so scenic and beautiful to just come and look at all the different fish and reptiles. It's a really fun place and they said they also host events there sometimes too so I would love to go back for that. read more

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This place is a real treat. If you are into retiles, fish, and those sort of things. They have quite a bit of rescues plus plenty of things living and not for sale. I will say that most of the stuff is overpriced. Compared to the big box stores locally and online retailers by far. Saw some interesting sea creatures I've never seen before. It's free to browse and the staff members were super cool and informative. Plenty of seating and table games as well. The kids did get bored after being there for about 30 minutes so we checked out the deli. My son had my wife, but really wish I would have taken photos of the menu. The kids menu had pizza, but they only had cheese. Believe it was $7.99 which included a side and a drink. We ordered the Taiyaki instead. One was filled with Nutella. The other was filled with chocolate chips. I would personally rate it a 2/5. My wife and I ordered a refresher drink. Don't remember what it was called but I got the first one on the list. My wife got something with blueberries. I would rate the drinks a 2/5 as well. Personally. I would definitely come back and check out the animals. It seems like there is a good thing going on here, but I feel like deli could do better and maybe price some things on the floor a bit better. Just saying. read more

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This place rocks! Very friendly staff - the food is nice and benefits the outreach/education program here. Such an amazing day for your toddler, really clean and well looked after animals. It's free!! Go visit! read more

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We went to Floating Sea Aquatics for lunch based on the menu we read online. When we got there we were informed the menu had changed dramatically about a year ago and they had troubles getting it updated. The menu now is very kid friendly. We did not stay to eat nor wander around the store/restaurant. The menu is not what we were looking for. We will go back to look around and see all of the turtles, snakes, fish, sharks and more. Looked really interesting!! Definitely a family and kid fun, friendly learning environment. Would rate this higher but was disappointed on the menu change. read more

All four of us were happy with out meals choices. Jereme and other staff were helpful and provided great service. The chicken were on point. The shrimp and grits was excellent! The live music just made for the perfect Saturday afternoon. Just try and you will be happy as we are right now! read more

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This place is amazing! Atmosphere is truly authentic and pleasing. The staff are very friendly and it's free entry. You just pay for the food if you decide to eat there. Food is a little pricy but with the rest of the experience being free of charge it's understandable. They also sell pet fish and fish accessories and the eating area has games and books to pass the time. read more

This place is incredible. It's so much fun to walk in. The set up is clean and the aisles are clear. It was very easy to navigate with my stroller, from the entrance to the aisles to the raised platform to the bathroom. I was worried there would be a pet store smell and there wasn't. It was neutral until the kitchen started going and then the smells were delicious! I don't think you could order anything bad. I enjoyed mine (Egyptian honey cinnamon chicken) but I liked my mom's more (jalapeño chicken salad). The chef was there to answer all questions so they do a great job answering dietary questions. I have to eat gluten free dairy free and there was plenty on the menu. The citrus with the chicken was very fresh and sweet, the perfect compliment to a savory tiny bit spicy chicken salad. I already want to go back. read more

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Love this place! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great atmosphere, a large variety of fish, and reptiles, a restaurant. Plan to bring my grandchildren and try the restaurant. They will love this place and can learn from the experience. I bought some fish and am very happy with that also. read more

We took our family of six and were more than satisfied with what we saw, at what we ate, and in the service we got! Upon entering, there was a Calypso 5 string guitarist, a 13' a boa constrictor named Buttercup, being displayed for us all to touch, and enough aquarium displays to keep all of us entertained. Then we tried the cafe and wala! read more

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A must see place in Jacksonville, that I never knew about. The shop is super cute and they have a restaurant, which wasn't open when we went, but I'll be backs to try it soon. You walk through the store and they have different fish and reptiles, if you have kids take them as it's free. One recommendation would be to have a code we can scan for donations, as most people don't carry cash anymore. Staff was super friendly and able to answer all our questions. read more

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My son and I had a wonderful time stopping by Floating Sea Aquatics! He is obsessed with aquarium fish thanks to his grandfather and this was the perfect place to pop in and spend some time on a Saturday. We enjoyed looking at all of the fish and reptiles in the aquariums and ponds in addition to all the creatures they had for sale in their retail section. The staff was very welcoming and invited us to join in a free art class they were hosting. My son wasn't interested but it looked like many others were enjoying it. Overall the establishment was well lit and very inviting. We did not get any food from the cafe this time but hope to try some next time we go by for a visit. I highly recommend this as a fun stop for kids or animal enthusiasts! read more

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