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VIP Bottlenose Dolphin Experience

Updated April 24, 2023 Posted October 13, 2020

Experience Details

Minimum Age
7
Duration
30 min
Days Available
Daily
Monday/Wednesday/Friday-Sunday Time
11:50 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday Time
11:50 a.m., 1:50 p.m.
Includes
6 x 8 Photo
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Animal Care Team with Nicholas

VIP Access With the Dolphin Specialists

Become the Animal Care Team’s VIP by going poolside to watch Nicholas, Apollo, Izzy and Hope during an exclusive dolphin session! You will have the opportunity to come poolside with the Animal Care Specialists during a session with the bottlenose dolphins! Learn their rescue stories and dolphin-alities while watching them learn and play. A photographer will be there to capture all the special moments with you and the dolphins.

Guests will spend time poolside with animal care staff learning about the anatomy, intelligence and beauty of these amazing animals.

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Members Receive Discounts on Most Experiences & More

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Included with Experience

  • 30 min. VIP Experience
  • 6 x 8 Photo with Dolphins

Before You Book

  • Use our online booking to select the date of your visit for program pricing and availability or call us at 727-441-1790 ext. 0.

Please Note:

  • SPACE IS LIMITED: Due to high demand, advance reservations are encouraged.
  • Option to purchase photos on a flash drive.
  • Opportunities to touch, get wet or feed are not guaranteed in your session.
  • Jewelry cannot be worn and there are no exceptions.
  • Participants will be required to complete a waiver form prior to the experience.
  • Participants will be asked to kneel for the best program experience and photo opportunity.
  • Admission is required and not included with this program.
  • For more information, call 727-441-1790 ext. 0.
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All prices are subject to change without notice until paid in full. Seasonal rates, restrictions, and blackout dates may apply.

*Animal programs can be changed or canceled at any time by CMA.

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

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