Animal Care Experiences
Take a step closer to meet our resident animals and get the most from your visit! We recommend taking part in some of our hands-on Animal Care Experiences to learn how our team feeds, interacts with, and keeps our resident animals healthy.
Animal Care Experiences
Limited-Time Seasonal Experiences
Sea Turtle Nesting Ride-Along
Guided Tours
Get a look at our mission in action with a behind the scenes guided tour! You’ll get a sneak peek into the heart of our organization and discover what goes into keeping CMA running.
Current Guided Tours
Eco-Boat Tours
Take to the seas on one of our guided eco-boat tours in Clearwater Bay! Observe data collection by our field scientists, learn about the local dolphin population, or float through finger islands during these exciting tours.
Daily Tours on the Water
Seasonal Tours on the Water
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s new Manatee Rehabilitation Center is now open!
The first two manatee patients, Yeti & Zamboni, arrived on July 30 and have been acclimating to their new surroundings. The rescued manatees will be continuing their rehabilitation journey with us and will hopefully be released back to the wild this winter.
Your visit helps support our rescue, rehab, release and conservation efforts to protect these animals, and we are excited to invite you to be part of our mission and discover the wonder of manatees.
Learn more about the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center and how you can visit and help support the manatees in our care.
All activities authorized by USFWS and conducted under USFWS Permit #MA66524C.
SPECIAL EXHIBIT – ArtSEA Conservation
LOCATED ON LEVEL 4
The aquarium’s fourth floor is transformed into an art gallery where illuminated marine animal paintings, sculptures and aquariums with art are on display along with videos featuring Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute’s fieldwork. Guests can see the beauty and value of protecting these incredible creatures.
Presentation Schedule
Educational presentations will be available throughout the day.
Daily schedules may vary and are subject to change. Please check times and locations posted on digital signage when you arrive. Some presentations scheduled for the Dolphin Terrace may also be viewed at the underwater Window of Wonder on level 1 and vice versa.
Daily Schedule
- 10:30 am
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Sea Turtle Presentation
Turtle Cove – Level 2 Original CMA
- 11:00 am
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Resident Dolphin Talk
Dolphin Terrace – Level 3
- 11:45 am
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Turtle Talk
Turtle Bayou – Level 2 Original CMA
- 12:00 pm
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Rescue Demo
Window of Wonder – Level 1
- 12:15 pm
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All About Otters
Otter Oasis – Level 2 Original CMA
- 12:30 pm
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Tail Talk
Harborview Deck – Level 2 Original CMA
- 1:00 pm
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Resident Dolphin Talk
Dolphin Terrace – Level 3
- 1:45 pm
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Turtle Triage
Mangrove Key Kids Zone – Level 1 Original CMA
- 2:00 pm
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Shark Presentation
Shark Pass – Level 2 Original CMA
- 2:15 pm
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All About Otters
Otter Oasis – Level 2 Original CMA
- 2:45 pm
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Sea Turtle Presentation
Turtle Cove – Level 2 Original CMA
- 3:00 pm
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Resident Dolphin Talk
Dolphin Terrace – Level 3
- 3:15 pm
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All About Otters
Otter Oasis – Level 2 Original CMA
- 3:45 pm
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Sea Turtle Presentation
Turtle Bayou – Level 2 Original CMA
Feeding Frenzy Schedule:
Join our Aquatic Biology Team for special feeding demonstrations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- 12:00 pm
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Feeding Frenzy
Mangrove Key Kids Zone – Level 1
- 1:00 pm
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Feeding Frenzy
Art Aquariums – Level 4
Daily Stingray Feeding Schedule:
- 10:45 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
*All presentations and activities are subject to change due to scheduling or weather. Stingray Feeding food available for purchase at Guest Services. Limited quantities available.
