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How to Play Like Blippi in Tampa Bay
Play Like Blippi in Tampa Bay!
by Laura Byrne, photos by Moonbug Entertainment Blippi is heading to the stage in Tampa Bay on May 28 at The Straz, but this isn’t his first stop in our neighborhood! We’ve done some digging to find out where Blippi has been—so you and the kids can watch these YouTube and Netflix episodes of Blippi’s Adventures and then go play at all of the places Blippi has explored in Tampa Bay!
Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa:
YouTube: Blippi Learns at the Children’s Museum | 304+ million views
This segment was filmed in 2017 and has since been viewed more than 304 million times! Wowza, right? Follow along as Blippi explores this beloved local museum with stops at familiar exhibits like the port water play area downstairs and the fire truck on the second floor.
Florida Aquarium in Tampa:
YouTube: At an Aquarium with Blippi: Fish for Kids | 12+ million views YouTube: Learn About fish for Children with Blippi | 20+ million views
Blippi meets the sea turtle mascots, stops by the sting ray beach touch tank, checks out the tanks and explores the habitats like the Florida Wetlands. You’ll see some familiar faces and fins in the YouTube video like Eric Hovland and his team as they show Blippi how to feed the sharks, fish and sea turtles.
Blippi Explores a HART Bus in Tampa:
YouTube: Learn About Vehicles For Kids | Educational Videos For Toddlers | 10+ million views
Watch as Blippi explores a HART bus and even stops by the maintenance shop to show you around.
Raw Smoothie Company in Tampa:
Netflix episode: Rock Climbing, Cooks and Drinks Healthy Smoothies
In this episode, Blippi visits Raw Smoothie Company in Tampa! Watch as he helps make a smoothie and learns about healthy eating. Then, take a turn visiting the location located at 408 N. Howard Ave. in Tampa.
Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete:
Netflix episode: Blippi Explores a Children’s Museum – Learning Kid’s Toys
Watch as Blippi explores the tree house inside the museum and climbs through Longo Cove. He explores so many recognizable spots in the museum—the kids will get a kick out of it!
Pier Dolphin Cruises in St. Pete:
Netflix episode: Blippi on a Boat
In this episode, Blippi learns how to operate a boat with the captain of Pier Dolphin Cruises at the St. Pete Pier and even gets to meet some sea creatures during this on-the-water adventure.
Spring Hill Lanes in Spring Hill:
Netflix episode: The Great Indoors
Blippi takes you along on his field trip to Spring Hill Lanes where he learns all about how bowling alleys work and even gets a few pointers from a local bowling expert.
Blippi can be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Kids+, Hulu, Roku, Kidoodle, Peacock and YouTube/YouTube Kids.
photo by Kate White