Disclaimer: To facilitate this post, complimentary CityPASS were provided, however the opinions are 100% my own.

Are you planning to travel to Tampa Bay with your family soon? Recently me and my #HeighPartyof3 visited South Florida during the Thanksgiving weekend and took the easy 4 hr drive from Miami to Tampa to spend the day. We did our research by looking on the website VisitTampaBay.com and learned about the Tampa Bay CityPASS. It is a great way for families to see some of the most popular attractions at a 50%+ discount! I definitely found it helpful to not have to stand in line to purchase a ticket. Just walk up, show your Tampa Bay CityPASS and get ready to explore! With so much to see and do I thought I’d share with you 101 WAYS TO HAVE A FAMILY FUN DAY IN TAMPA BAY with the Tampa Bay CityPASS:

1-25 ZooTampa at Lowry Park

• 1. Feel the rush of a macaw soaring overhead
• 2. Meet animals and ask questions at the many animal mingles
• 3. Watch an educational show
• 4. Get a closer look and connect with wildife
• 5. Witness a live animal feeding
• 6. Stay cool & have fun in the water play area
• 7. Love Penguins? See them swim and play
• 8. Visit Lorikeet Landing in Asia to get up close and personal with the birds
• 9. See the Primates swing and play
• 10. Enjoy strolling thru beautiful tropical wildlife settings
• 11. Go behind the scenes on an Expedition Africa safari ride
• 12. Feel the rush of a three-story splashdown on the family water adventure ride: Roaring Springs
• 13. Not feeling adventurous? Hangout at Lookout Landing to just watch and enjoy the splash
• 14. Take an #elfie and other fun photo ops throughout ZooTampa
• 15. Have a stare off contest with an Emu
• 16. Touch & Feel the skin of a snake..if you dare!
• 17. Experience unforgettable moments at their seasonal events like Christmas in the Wild
• 18. Ooh and Ahh over the cute Koala Bears
• 19. Ride the Tasmanian Tiger coaster
• 20. Go round and round on the Jungle Carousel
• 21. When was the last time you saw a Zebra, Giraffe and Elephant all at the same time? So cool!
• 22. Learn how you can join in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife
• 23. Upgrade your experience and add on an up-close signature encounter
• 24. Go shopping at the gift shop
• 25. Don’t forget to have your photo taken to have as a souvenir

👀WATCH recap video of our fun day at ZooTampa here ⤵️ Learn more at ZooTampa.org

26-50 The Florida Aquarium

• 26. See thousands of sea creatures, including sharks, alligators, otters, sea turtles and more!
• 27. Enjoy the Florida Wetlands Trail and see 30 different species of free-flying birds
• 28. Have amazing close encounters with a colony of penguins when you get a Penguins Backstage Pass
• 29. Experience visual drama with special sensations in the 4-D Theater
• 30. Play at The Splash Pad, a rainforest-themed outdoor wet and dry play area
• 31. Take in terrific views of scenic Tampa Bay
• 32. Make a reservation to go on an unforgettable Wild Dolphin Cruise and receive 10% off with special savings CityPASS perk
• 33. Get special VIP access to view exciting creatures
• 34. Go on a Behind the Scenes Adventure and meet experts to further explore the Aquarium
• 35. Discover what sea turtles eat
• 36. Touch a real live jellyfish at the new Moon Bay exhibit
• 37. Watch a daily dive show
• 38. Learn about the Aquarium’s vital conservation efforts
• 39. Dive into another world and make reservations for the Heart of the Sea Swim program, Shark Swim or Dive with the Sharks
• 40. Enjoy delicious dining at Café Ray or Fins Cantina
• 41. Journey to Madagascar and view incredible creatures like endangered long-tailed lemurs
• 42. Kids can crawl inside viewing bubbles for a fun immersive experience
• 43. Buy an amazing souvenir at the gift shop
• 44. Stop by Bays and Beaches gallery where touching experiences are offered
• 45. Do fish sleep? Find out the answer and learn more when you explore The Florida Aquarium
• 46. Love Seahorses like me? Make sure to visit the Dragons Down Under exhibit
• 47. Touch and learn about sea creatures who have no backbone in the No Bones Zone
• 48. Find Nemo aka a clownfish in the Waves of Wonder exhibit
• 49. Snap a pic with their mascot turtle before you go
• 50. Go for yourself and experience why The Florida was voted Top 3 Aquarium in North America By USA Today readers

👀WATCH recap video of our fin-tastic time at The Florida Aquarium here ⤵️ Learn more at flaquarium.org

51-75 MOSI

• 51. Get hands-on with over 100 fun indoor activities
• 52. Explore space science in the NASA-funded Mission: Moonbase lunar colony
• 53. Love Dinosaurs? Then be sure to explore the Dinovations Lab, a Jurasic-themed exhibit
• 54. See how cool Engineering is
• 55. Spark your curiosity with Physics
• 56. Peak into the Human Body and discover a look inside of you
• 57. Expand your mind by doing lots of STEAM activities
• 58. Learn about planets and our solar system in the Saunder’s Planetarium
• 59. Experience how science and technology is used in everyday life
• 60. Get creative and draw some art
• 61. See the art exhibit made by CDS Art & Design students
• 62. Get inspired to become an inventor, astronomer, chemist or engineer
• 63. Solve brain puzzles
• 64. Build amazing structures
• 65. Check out new Space Walk exhibit and learn about the history of Space Travel
• 66. Use your imagination and innovation in The IdeaZone and have fun making a project
• 67. Go on an outdoor adventure and climb the Ropes Course
• 68. Play at the outdoor playground
• 69. Feel the power of wind in the Hurricane simulator
• 70. Enjoy free play in an autism-friendly environment
• 71. See what your hand looks like under a microscope
• 72. Build a robot
• 73. Explore optical illusions
• 74. Touch the future in Connectus
• 75. Lie on a bed of nails..if you dare!

👀WATCH this video for a recap of our experience at MOSI ⤵️ For more info, visit mosi.org

76-100 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay| Christmas Town

• 76. Start a new family tradition and see why USA Today voted it as 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event
• 77. See millions of twinkling lights
• 78. Hop aboard the Sing-Along Train and jam to your favorite Christmas Carols
• 79. Watch a spectacular holiday show like Christmas on Ice
• 80. Visit with Santa and take photos with him and his elves
• 81. Meet & Greet with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends
• 82. Drink a festive beverage or eat a culinary treat at the Christmas Town Village (our kid loved the churros)
• 83. Experience the thrill of rides and roller coasters at night
• 84. Shop for the perfect holiday gifts
• 85. Explore the new Merry Mint Lane and get up close to animals
• 86. Take a photo with a Peppermint Pal
• 87. Make plans to enjoy special holiday dining and savor a selection of seasonal offerings
• 88. Take advantage of the many photo ops in front of Christmas trees, light displays and festive decor
• 89. Meet the Sugar Plum and Ice Princesses
• 90. Journey through Luminosity Lane, a beautiful tunnel filled with Christmas lights
• 91. Got a girl who loves pink? Then make sure you visit Flamingo Way to see the festive flamingos and palm trees decorated in twinkling pink lights
• 92. Choose holiday upgrades like priority access, holiday samplers and special dining offers to upgrade your experience
• 93. Enjoy a live band and vocal performances at The Most Wonderful Time show
• 94. Visit Sesame Street Safari to join Elmo and friends as they learn the meaning of Christmas in Elmo’s Christmas wish
• 95. See Christmas lights choreographed to seasonal music at Carol Of The Bells light show
• 96. Watch an elephant dance or an alligator relax
• 97. Twirl yoursrlf in faux snow
• 98. Meet the Poinsettia Princess
• 99. Enjoy extended hours in the park for more festive fun
• 100. Before you go, make the most of your visit by adding the Busch Gardens app to your smart phone

👀WATCH this video for a recap of our experience at Busch Gardens Christmas Town (open every night from Nov 16 2019 – Jan 6. 2020 ⤵️ For more info, visit BuschGardensTampa.com

101 Get a Tampa Bay CityPASS

“Spend Less and Experience More” by purchasing a Tampa Bay CityPASS! You get access to a total of FIVE attractions and can save 50% or more on admission. Visit the 4 on my list plus the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and you can choose either MOSI or the Chihuly Collection Presented By The Morean Arts Center. You make one simple purchase to get the CityPASS which is valid for 9 days. My favorite perk is that you can skip most lines and just show your CityPASS. There are also more special savings,coupons and discounts inside the CityPASS also. Here are two easy ways to purchase:

• Ask for CityPASS at any attraction
• Buy mobile tickets now at citypass.com | (888) 330-5008

I hope you enjoyed this list of 101 WAYS TO HAVE A FAMILY FUN DAY IN TAMPA BAY. We are already making plans to Visit Tampa Bay again and experience more sun, fun and culture found in this city. Thanks for reading!

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