Swim with the Fishes at Florida Aquarium is an in-water reef adventure that gives you the opportunity to encounter one of the Florida Keys most beautiful coral reef dive sites without being a certified SCUBA diver. You will wear a small SCUBA tank, regulator and floatation device that keeps you on the surface. This allows you to experience the thrill of SCUBA diving from the surface, while enjoying all of the sights below.

PURPOSE: To provide a unique experience, especially for kids, that teaches the basic concepts of SCUBA and to see the beauty of Florida’s aquatic environments through the exhibit.

WHERE: The spectacular Coral Reefs Exhibit at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602

CORAL REEF EXHIBIT FACTS: The Coral Reefs Gallery simulates a 60-foot dive modeled after an actual dive site in the Dry Tortugas near Key West, Florida. In this 500,000-gallon tank, you will see a reef that is the base for a vibrant community of live animals that includes more than 2,000 animals, representing about 65 species, all native to Florida.

REQUIREMENTS: No previous training or experience is necessary.

SAFETY: There will be 2 dive masters in the water with the group at all times. All dive team members are CPR, first aid and emergency oxygen trained.

Dive with the Sharks at Florida Aquarium gives you the opportunity to SCUBA dive with shark species from around the world in the incredible Shark Bay exhibit. Florida Aquarium provides the sharks and all of your gear for this experience of a lifetime. This experience will put you up close and personal with the ocean's top predator on every dive.

SHARK BAY EXHIBIT FACTS: Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit that is home to shark species from around the world including sand tiger sharks, zebra sharks, nurse sharks, black tip reef sharks and a green sea turtle.

WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90-minutes and includes an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. The divers will exit the shark cage with an Aquarium dive master and position themselves on the bottom of the exhibit in front of the exhibit window for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends will be able to view the divers during all phases of the dive from the Sea Hunt gallery.
The Florida Aquarium dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the guest diver or the animals in the exhibit are in jeopardy.

SAFETY: There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated with the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is trained to supervise recreational diving activities by world wide recognized scuba training agencies. Emergency oxygen and first aid kits are onsite for all diving operations. The dive team and security team have a well-practiced emergency action plan in order to handle medical emergencies. All dive team members are trained in the use of emergency oxygen, first aid and CPR.

All divers must be SCUBA Certified and at least 15 years of age.

Gatorland® is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining "Old Florida" charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment.

The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Known internationally as the "Alligator Capital of the World"™, Gatorland today provides affordable priced family fun with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding marsh with boardwalk and observation tower, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, miniature water-park, aviary, petting zoo, educational programs and much, much more.

Gator Gully - Opening Spring 2007!
Over a quarter-acre and ready to soak, Gator Gully Splash Park is the perfect place to cool off! You'll find giant egrets spilling water from their beaks; dueling gators; an ol' jalopy, a bucket tree and Grandma's Wet Shack where kids of all ages can enjoy truckloads of cool H2O.