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Go Wild Weekend – Prairie Wildlife

Updated March 5, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021

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Learn about a variety of rescued species each weekend!

Start Date

March 6 10:00 am

End Date

March 7 5:00 pm

Location

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767 United States
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(727) 441-1790
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Go Wild

About the Event

Go Wild at CMA with a special animal experience every weekend through Mar. 14. Learn all about a variety of wild species with rescued animals from partner organizations and educational activities on biodiversity. This special experience will be different each weekend and will feature rescued animals throughout Clearwater Marine Aquarium and educational activities in the R.O. Jacobson Education Center on the 2nd level.

Educational Activity Schedule

11:00 am
Aquatic Biodiversity
R.O. Jacobson Education Center – 2nd Level
1:00 pm
Build a Bug Hotel
R.O. Jacobson Education Center – 2nd Level
3:00 pm
Diversity and the Florida Panther
R.O. Jacobson Education Center – 2nd Level

All activities are included with Admission!

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Rescued animals this weekend will include:

  • Opossums and flying squirrels
  • Snakes, frogs and other reptiles
  • Gopher tortoises and turtles
  • Raptors and exotic birds
  • And More!

Rescued wildlife presented by Owl’s Nest Sanctuary and Seaside Seabird Sanctuary

Due to unforeseen events, Wild Horse Rescue Center is not able to attend as originally scheduled.


Barn owl opossum owl holding snake hawk at birds of prey Owl volunteer

CMA has implemented significant additional safety precautions to protect staff, animals, and guests while ensuring a fun and educational visit with limited guests.

Prices, dates, times and other details subject to change.


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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790

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