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
Special Experiences Available for a Limited-Time
Capybara 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
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 (Summer Splash Session)
Dolphin Terrace – Level 3
- 11:30 am
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Dive Demonstration (Summer Splash Only Wed, Thu, and Fri)
Dolphin Complex Pool 5
- 11:45 am
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Sea Turtle Presentation
Turtle Bayou – Level 2 Original CMA
- 12:15 pm
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All About Otters
Otter Oasis – Level 2 Original CMA
- 12:15 pm
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Manatee Rehab Center Talk (Mon-Thu)
Manatee Rehabilitation Center – Level 1 Animal Hospital
- 12:45 pm
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Tail Talk
Tales of Winter the Dolphin Exhibit – Level 4
- 1:00 pm
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Resident Dolphin Talk (Summer Splash Session)
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 Talk
Shark Pass – Level 2 Original CMA
- 2:15 pm
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All About Otters
Otter Oasis – Level 2 Original CMA
- 2:30 pm
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Zebra Shark Feeding Presentation
Stingray Beach – Level 1 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 (Summer Splash Session)
Dolphin Terrace – Level 3
- 3:30 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
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.
