Visit our new resident seals as we celebrate the first day of spring during this special after-hours event on Saturday, March 21at Clearwater Marien Aquarium!
About the Event
Celebrate the first day of spring — and the excitement of spring break — with a special after‑hours evening at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Be among the first to meet our newest resident seals while enjoying sunset views, full aquarium admission after hours, and one complimentary drink ticket with each adult ticket purchase. Food will be available for purchase throughout the night.
The event also includes seal talks led by our animal care team throughout the evening, offering an inside look at the care that goes into welcoming these new residents.
Event Ticket Includes:
- After hours Admission to CMA — Guests can explore the entire aquarium after hours, taking in exhibits and animal habitats in a relaxed, spring‑evening atmosphere.
- A live performance by a local band rounds out this night with waterfront views.
- Seal talks led by our animal care team, offering an inside look at the care and enrichment involved in welcoming these new residents.
- A dolphin presentation, giving guests the chance to learn more about our resident dolphins and the stories that brought them to CMA.
- One (1) alcoholic/nonalcoholic drink ticket with adult ticket purchase – Good for (1) CMA signature drink, beer or wine.
- Additional dining options available for purchase throughout the Aquarium until 8:30pm.
- Bars available throughout the Aquarium – Credit Cards only accepted.
Please Note:
- This is a Ticketed Event from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
- Check in will be on level 3 through the main entrance at 6:00pm.
- Members will be allowed early entry starting at 5:30pm.
- The seal exhibit and other animal habitats outside of the Stone Dolphin Complex will be open for guests until 8:30pm.
- Guests must be 21 and over and will be required to show ID for alcoholic drink consumption and/or ticket purchase.
- Program schedule, prices and details are subject to change.
Tickets:
Adults: $45 (CMA Members: $20)
Children (3-11): $35 (CMA Members: $15)
Children 2 and under are free.
Net proceeds from every visit help us provide animal care and support our mission to rescue, rehab and release marine life.
About the Seals
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is thrilled to welcome three harbor seals—Scallop, Pharaoh, and Ocean—debuting a brand‑new species and a new pinniped habitat. Their arrival marks a major milestone in CMA’s growth as a leader in marine rescue, care, conservation education, and research.
The new harbor seal habitat is part of CMA’s broader plan to expand its pinniped program, including harbor seals and California sea lions. This addition strengthens CMA’s mission of rescue, rehabilitation, release, and research while expanding conservation education to address global marine challenges.
Pinnipeds face threats such as pollution, toxins, habitat loss, vessel strikes, harassment, and declining prey due to overfishing. While harbor seals are listed as Least Concern overall, some populations remain endangered—making awareness and education essential.
Welcoming harbor seals to CMA grows our animal care family and deepens our commitment to inspiring meaningful, science‑based connections between people and marine life.