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Virtual Reality Experience

Updated December 18, 2023 Posted March 3, 2022

Ride a jellyfish up to the ocean’s surface and meet amazing sea creatures and tiny organisms such as micro-plankton. Meet a leatherback turtle and come face-to-face with a whale shark. Explore the ocean in virtual reality and learn about the urgent threat pollution brings to our planet’s ecosystems.

Purchase VR tickets at Ticketing, Guest Services or VR Counter.. Must be at least 5 years old. Children 13 or under must be accompanied by an adult.

VR Questions

The special experience will be available every day during regular operating hours at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Visitor Center on the 4th level exhibit floor.

VR Experience are not included with admission.

VR limited by available capacity daily. Purchase VR tickets at Ticketing, Guest Services or VR Counter.

You do not need a reservation. The VR Experience runs approximately every 10 min and can be booked onsite without a reservation.

RESTRICTIONS: Must be at least 5 years of age to participate. Children younger than 13 may participate with parent/guardian
consent.

WARNINGS: This is an immersive virtual reality experience that simulates an underwater encounter with aquatic life and other
undersea objects. The experience may not be comfortable for people with a fear of enclosed spaces or other sensitivities to virtual reality.

The experience is not recommended for expectant mothers or guests with a history of heart conditions, epilepsy or seizure disorders, abnormal blood pressure, or back, neck or shoulder conditions. Please consult your healthcare provider if you are concerned about the use of the VR device.

MEDICAL DEVICES: It is recommended that guests with medical devices (including implanted, connected and external) follow the
directions of the device manufacturer or consult their healthcare provider.

SEIZURES: Anyone who previously has had a seizure or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition should consult their
healthcare provider before using the VR Headset.

Eyewear and hats are not permitted during the VR experience.

This is an ADA Accessible Experience.

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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