Tampa Bay Home To Two Of The Best Aquariums
A survey of USA Today readers put together a list of the 10 best aquariums in the country. Tampa Bay is host to two of them. Where are they and what do they offer?
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(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)A survey of USA Today readers put together a list of the 10 best aquariums in the country. Tampa Bay is host to two of them. Where are they and what do they offer?
In one of USA Today's latest "10Best" lists, the publication wanted readers to make their choice (from a select list). Which is the best (or their favorite) aquarium in the United States.
There were two states that each boasted two spots on the list. One was Florida. The other Tennessee. The two Florida aquariums on the list are each located in the Tampa Bay area. Which two are they?
#8 out of 10: The Florida Aquarium in Tampa
Located in the Channeside area of downtown Tampa, the Florida Aquarium is right next to Port Tampa.
One of the 10 Best Aquariums in the United States.
(Photo By Andrew M./BBGI)
The Florida Aquarium is more than just a place to view sea life
The Florida Aquarium also rescues animals such as these Kemp's Ridley sea turtles which where released back into the Atlantic Ocean.
Still, it's a world-class aquarium
If you haven't already, you need to come see the amazing fish and other sea life. The Florida Aquarium is in the middle of a $40-million expansion.
#2 of 10: Clearwater Marine Aquarium
It's a well-deserved honor to be among the best in the nation. Cleawater Marine Aquarium gained worldwide acclaim as the film Dolphin Tale put the facility on the map.
Winter became the face of Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The 2011 film led so many fans from around the world to visit the aquarium to see Winter.
CMA rescues and rehabs many animals
Dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and other wildlife are rescued by MCA
In case you were wondering who was #1 on the list...
Readers voted Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri, as the number one aquarium in the U.S.
