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Movies at CMA

Updated August 17, 2025 Posted August 16, 2024

See what’s playing in CMA’s Dolphin Tale Theater.

Experience Details

Location
Dolphin Tale Theater on Level 4

Movies are included with general admission

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About the Experience

Explore the wonders of marine life through short films at the aquarium! Enjoy daily screenings of Turtle Odyssey and Ocean Paradise included with admission! Whether you’re a budding marine biologist or an ocean explorer, the aquarium’s new film series promises to inspire your love for the world of animals.

NOW SHOWING:

Turtle Odyssey

Daily Showtimes:
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm

This film will be playing daily every hour from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the open ocean. The film follows Bunji the green sea turtle from a hatchling into adulthood as she swims thousands of miles, meets incredible creatures and has some really wild encounters.

Showtimes subject to change.

*12:00pm and 12:30pm showtimes only playing on Thursday-Sunday. Showtimes subject to change.

Ocean Paradise

Daily Showtimes:
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

This film will be playing daily every hour from 11:30am to 3:30pm.

Ocean Paradise transports viewers to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, showcasing untouched marine national monuments like Palmyra Atoll, Midway Atoll, and Rose Atoll.These blue-green islands, atolls, and coral reefs teem with wildlife and natural beauty, offering a glimpse into pristine environments vital to our planet’s health. Through breathtaking footage, the film highlights their critical role in combating environmental threats like climate change, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, overfishing, and plastic pollution. It also delves into the storied histories of these atolls, from their significance inWWII to their ongoing environmental recovery and scientific research.Ocean Paradise educates audiences on the importance of protecting these ecosystems, emphasizing that changes to current protections could irreversibly harm their delicate balance. The film leaves viewers with a profound appreciation for the beauty of nature and the urgent need to preserve it for future generations.

Showtimes subject to change.

*12:00pm and 12:30pm showtimes only playing on Thursday-Sunday. Showtimes subject to change.

MEMBERS ENJOY MOVIES ALL YEAR

CMA Members can enjoy unlimited access to watch special movies and documentaries at CMA. New movies will be added throughout the year.

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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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