After 4 million visitors and 25 years as a private, not-for-profit aquarium and marine science education center in downtown St. Petersburg, The Pier Aquarium closed its doors in May 2013.
The Pier Aquarium was a private, not-for-profit aquarium and marine education science center located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida at The Pier on the waterfront.
Discover our fun and interactive exhibits featuring live creatures from Tampa Bay and around the world. Come for our daily Touch Tank Experience (1-4pm) and 3pm shark feeding! Children and adults alike can experience the marine environment up close and personal through our innovative award-winning education programs conducted by our staff of marine scientists!
The mission of The Pier Aquarium is to enhance the public's understanding of the value and fragility of the local and global marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.
