The Pier Aquarium
- The Pier
- 800 Second Ave. NE, #2001
- St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- (727) 895-7437
The Pier Aquarium occupies two floors of St. Petersburg's world-renowned Pier, with three gigantic tanks populated by fresh- and salt-water marine life of the world and Tampa Bay's local tidal zone - an estuary. Upstairs are 12 more aquariums, educational exhibits and the museum store. Get up close and personal with the Touch Tank experience and watch all the feeding times for many of the animals. Saturdays are "Fish-ful" with targeted programs designed to acquaint you with facts about water, marine mammels, sharks, and critters of the deep.
Special events, galas, and fundraising events happen throughout the year, and there is almost always opportunity to volunteer to help out with visitors, or fish. Ask about taking part in an internship or special study projects.
Special events, galas, and fundraising events happen throughout the year, and there is almost always opportunity to volunteer to help out with visitors, or fish. Ask about taking part in an internship or special study projects.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- at the end of 2nd Ave. NE, east of Beach Drive
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. 2 lots, "Dolphin" and "Pelican"
- Public Transportation:
- The Looper Trolley is $0.25 per ride, making 15 daily stops through St Petersburg Downtown. For more, visit: stpete.org/looper.htm
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
- Admission Price:
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Adults $5; Students and seniors $4; Monday-Saturday;
Everyone is $2.50 on Sunday
Always free to members and children up to age 6.
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Food:
- Concessions. and restaurants are located in the complex
- Worth Noting:
- 1.5 million visitors are entertained here annually and many programs are offered exclusively for both public and home schooled students and teachers.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Checks Accepted, Debit Cards, and Major Credit Cards
- Membership:
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$25 for single adults/$40 per couple
$20 for students, seniors, volunteers, teachers
$50 per family; $5 for each additional family member (more than 4 people)
