Tips and Reminders
here are some tips and reminders to make your experience an enjoyable one :
Not Your Typical Aquarium
We are not precisely like the aquariums you may have visited in the past. We exist to rescue marine animals ( dolphins, ocean turtles, river otters, etc. ), reh a bilitate them from sickness or wound, and release them back into their natural habitats whenever possible. This is a alone experience unlike any other aquarium !
CMA Is a Working Marine Animal Hospital
A majority of our resident animals – including Winter – can not be released due to a kind of reasons, so you will see them in permanent habitats and learn their rescue stories. You ’ ll besides see a issue of animals presently undergoing reclamation in our working animal hospital. Our staff and volunteers give presentations and talks throughout the day at respective habitats and exhibits, educating you in a fun way about the work we ’ rhenium doing casual to take manage of marine life and the environment to make it a dependable, healthier position for these animals .
Directions
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
View Directions We are located minutes away from Clearwater Beach, voted Tripadvisor’s 2019 #1 beach in the U.S.
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Coming From the Orlando Area?
If you ’ ra visiting Orlando, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is entirely a short 90-minute drive west. We are located off the causeway just a mile from Clearwater Beach, voted TripAdvisor ’ s # 1 Beach in 2018, and dwelling to wild dolphins and unforgettable Gulf Coast sunsets. Complete your Orlando vacation with a beach pickup and spend a couple hours visiting all of our rescue animals, including Winter the Dolphin, star of the Dolphin Tale movies. MORE orlando VISITOR INFO
Transportation
If you aren ’ thyroxine driving your own fomite, we support the use of public transportation system options like Jolley Trolley, Florida Free Rides, Clearwater Ferry and hotel shuttles that can handily drop you off for your sojourn. specially helpful nowadays during the busy beach season, check out this excellent resource to give you the best options and information for traveling to Clearwater Beach. We are besides bicycle friendly with a bicycle rack near the front entrance .
Garage Parking at CMA
seasonal worker rates apply .
Members receive discounted park in the CMA park garage .
Ticketing is located on the third level through the parking garage.
Entering the Aquarium
Please make certain to visit ticketing or will call to pick up your tickets before entering the aquarium. The aquarium entrance is located on the third gear grade.
Best Times to Visit
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is less than one nautical mile inland from Clearwater Beach – voted 2019’s #1 beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor. Due to the proximity and popularity, the bill times for visiting happen in the days/weeks around major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year ’ s, and besides during form violate ( March/April ) and summer ( June/July ). We besides recommend arriving before 11 ante meridiem or after 3 post meridiem to avoid the busiest times of day .
We are regularly open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and have extended hours seasonally. CMA is open every day except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day .
Average Visiting Time
plan to spend about 2-3 hours with us at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to enjoy learning about all of our rescue and resident animals. Catch some of our daily presentations and make certain to watch the casual programs in the dramaturgy. Booking gravy boat tours, certain animal care experiences, and Behind the Scenes tours will add at least another hour to your day and provide an unforgettable have .
Check out more day-of-visiting details in our FAQ section!
Indoor/Outdoor Facility
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an indoor and outdoor facility with air-conditioned areas inside and alfresco sections outside. Enjoy fair weather and views of Clearwater Bay from the harborview deck and stranding pack of cards. It is a good idea to be prepared and bring sun protection, a hat and sunglasses, specially if you plan to go on one of our amazing boat tours .
Boat Tours
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is located right next to Clearwater Bay with docks along Mandalay Channel. Enjoy an eco-boat gamble through the local Gulf Coast waterways !
View seasonal wildlife while learning about members of our local dolphinfish population, dolphinfish ecology, techniques used to identify them, and dolphin behavior on the Dolphin Adventure Tour.
Or take a ride on the Sea Life Safari, where you ’ ll catch on a blast island and spend meter learning about our local fish populations and other nautical life .
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ADA Services
Read about our ADA services and approachability offered to guests with disabilities .
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General Rules and Regulations
Be indisputable to check our rules for prohibited items and other general rules and regulations you should know when visiting us .
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