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Clearwater Marine AquariumvsThe Florida Aquarium
Both are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Florida Aquarium ranks significantly higher than Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium comes in at #2 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 6 publications like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Frommer's
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $0/night
Fodor's "This aquarium gives you the opportunity to participate in the work of saving and caring for endangered marine species." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This nonprofit aquarium is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured sea animals." Full review
Where "This working aquarium is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine animals." Full review
Frommer's "This little jewel of an aquarium on Clearwater Harbor is low-key and friendly; it's dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals and sea turtles" Full review
The Florida Aquarium Fodor's Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Where
Travel + Leisure
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
From $0/night
Fodor's "Although eels, sharks, and stingrays are the headliners, the Florida Aquarium is much more than a giant fishbowl." Full review
Frommer's "There are more than 20,000 aquatic animals and plants at this entertaining attraction." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Beneath a soaring green glass dome, the aquarium harbors more than a million gallons of fresh- and saltwater that support 10,000 aquatic plants and animals." Full review
Afar Magazine "Tampa Bay is home to more than 500 bottlenose dolphins, hundreds of manatees, and many different types of birds native to the bay and adjacent mangroves and wetlands." Full review
Afar Magazine "Designed to take visitors on a journey from Florida’s fresh water springs to the open water of the Gulf of Mexico, the aquarium is a great opportunity for young and old alike to learn about Florida." Full review
Where "Exhibits at this 200,000-square-foot aquarium are categorized by ecosystems and include wetlands, bays, beaches and coral reefs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In downtown Tampa’s Channel District, The Florida Aquarium has interesting exhibits showcasing Florida’s most iconic natural environments and denizens, including alligators, river otters, and wetlands birds like roseate spoonbills"
