I absolutely love this place, especially during the winter when it's manatee season. I like take…read moreall my guests here. It's FREE, well organized, helpful staff. There are 2 parking lots, the main one and an overflow. There's a little cafe upstairs if you want to grab a snack, a small education center for the kids, a hands-on sting ray touch tank. The boardwalk is pretty extensive and there's room for everyone to be able to view the marine life. We've seen so much: manatees, sharks, tarpon, sting rays, and many, many other fish. There's also a very nice trail behind the center that leads to an overlook tower you can climb to the top of. The center is seasonal though. They're open from November to April. I recommend going in the colder months if you want to see pods of manatees, like Dec-Feb.

Had a fantastic visit to the manatee viewing area near Tampa. This is such a unique and peaceful…read morespot where you can actually get close views of manatees in their natural environment, especially when the water is cooler and they come in to warm up. The viewing area is well maintained with easy walkways and good spots to stop and watch without feeling crowded. It is calm, relaxing, and a great place to just slow down and take in nature. We were able to pet a few stingrays but not see any manatees. There are also helpful signs and information that explain the manatees and the area, which makes it even more interesting. It is a great place for families, tourists, or anyone who just wants a quiet nature break around Tampa. Overall, a super memorable and peaceful experience. Easy 5 stars and definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.

Dj was a great guide for our group. Went into detail about all the different species, had…read moreextensive information on a few of them and he seemed to enjoy his job. This was a great experience with some opportunities to hold some of the stars at Croc Encounters. I definitely would recommend.

Great time, lots of gators,Monitors, turtles etc - Be hydrated it's hot, if there's no breeze it…read moregets pretty stuffy..

OMG. This was amazing. I was a little apprehensive when I showed up with a 3 year old after reading…read moresome of the reviews. My little one loved it more than the aquarium. There are some areas that are hot and stuffy but there are also designated air conditioned rooms. His favorite part was going up up and up! I won't lie, I was getting nauseous looking down but outside was nice with the winds. I def recommend checking it out.

The ship is still listed as active so it could be called into service. This is a very good museum…read more It has a guided tour or you could go of by yourself. Wear some shorts, comfortable shoes, and cool tee shirts. Watch your step if you never been on a ship that isn't a cruise ship these decks are sloped. They also are uneven. Be prepared for tight spaces and a million stairs. Don't forget to ring the bell on the forward deck. It's under the forward gun on the main deck. It's a really nice museum a gift shop is there. I went on a Tuesday and it wasn't crowded at all. Lots of seating everywhere. On the main deck there are several benches all down the deck.

What a great aquarium store! We're in the process of setting up a 20-gallon freshwater tank and…read morewe're incredibly thankful for the helpful & knowledgeable staff at A Tropical Reef. Not only does this store have great, healthy products for your fish, they play great music. I could spend hours here & highly recommend!

This place is awesome. I loved how they took care of their fish, all the different types of fish…read morethey had and the different plants that were in the tanks. The reason for the four stars is because the fish we purchased didn't really get along and 90% of them died within the week. I'm not sure if it was the fish being sick, or what happened between the fish. We got fish from another store and they have been good.

Worst experience ever…read more I would enclose photos of the expensive pond that was built and continues to Fall apart. It was constructed incorrectly,with incorrect flow,flawed circulation Glued maintenance parts. Rocks that have created severe injury. And they tried to sue me We asked to complete project correctly.

Incredibly knowledge and helpful. Quality plants, live food, and fish. Instrumental in helping me…read moreset up my planted sorority tank and placing special orders.

About as rude as you can get!!!!!! He doesn't care about…read moreyour fish. He is judgmental about You as the customer vs taking care of your pets. Don't waste your time.

he broke my tank while moving it and disappeared after stating he would return next day and replace…read moreit this man looks and act like he on crack or some other drug will not replace my tank

This place is in a very unlikely spot. Hidden away from the road but what at treasure. Doug, who…read moreowns the place , has an extensive and I mean , extensive selection of corals that he grows himself in the back. Very knowledgeable and friendly he will advice you on what to get and not to get so you don't add some invasive coral to your tank and regret it. He also carries a good assortment of fish. Small in size but large in selection this is the place to go for a good selection at good prices.

Looked for a Trustworthy aquarium store for 2 years in the Tampa area, and finally happened upon…read moreDrysdale aquarium, I have been in the hobby for 25 years so I know quality frags when I see them, designer frags at great prices, if you have been staring at a 200 dollar piece on eBay, he might just have what you have been wanting for a fraction of the cost, the only reason he didn't get 5 stars is his selection of fish and his selection of sps is a little small, but inverts, cleaners, softies, palys, zoas , lps, he is top in the area.

I signed up for a tour with RealTOUR because I'm new to the area and wanted to get an in-depth…read moreoverview. I was blown away!!! The tour operator was so intimately knowledgeable about the various neighborhoods but that was so overshadowed by her passion for what she was showing us, with lengthy and detailed stories with every turn! I hated it to end!!!!

What an amazing tour around the city of Tampa! There are so many beautiful landmarks and places to…read moreexplore. So well worth doing. Thank you, Michele!

Pretty nice small business. Corals are in abundance. Peter is knowledgeable and helpful.read more

After a bad experience elsewhere, I will not go anywhere else. They are super helpful and patient…read morewith me and all my newbie questions. I love my fish and corals. Best place around. If you want a place that's honest, this is your place hands down.

I have 4 Fish Tanks. and now Thanks to Garrett at Tropaquatic. I can enjoy ALL my Tanks. Garret was…read moreFriendly, Knowledgeable, Professional and On Time. He Taught me lot! and I am so very Pleased to be doing Business with him! I will look no further. Tropaquatic is a one stop shop! and I am glad to be a part of their homes. Great Job! keep up the good work!

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