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Bring Your Family This Summer

Seasonal Updated October 23, 2022 Posted May 23, 2019

BUY ONLINE & SAVE

Bring Your Family to Meet Our Family This Summer!

Come see Winter and the real-life stars that inspired the popular Dolphin Tale movies. And meet the newest members of our resident animal family: PJ, Daphne, Snorkel and Boomer!

new family members at cma

Experience the world of marine life rescue and inspiration when you visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium — located next to the #1 beach in the country! Spend more time enjoying the sand and sunsets at Clearwater Beach, and visit us during extended hours until 8 p.m. for more family fun all summer!


Book Online and Save!

Save $2 when you book ahead and purchase general admission online!*

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*Offer subject to change.

Free Collectible Summer Posters

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We’re giving out limited edition, collectible, posters to each CMA visitor age 15 years and under. The posters feature resident animals and marine life species we are focused on protecting through our rescue, research and conservation efforts! Visit all summer to collect each design while they are available and supplies last.

  • Dolphins May 24 – June 30
  • Right Whales & Manatees July 1 – July 29
  • River Otters July 30 – September 2

Summer Fun for the Family

Meet Dolphin Tale Stars

Meet Actors From the Dolphin Tale Movies

Meet the actors who played Sawyer (Nathan Gamble), Hazel (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) and Phoebe (Austin Highsmith) in the Dolphin Tale movies, the major motion pictures that were filmed right here at Clearwater Marine Aquarium and throughout the beautiful St. Pete/Clearwater area of Florida. Take a photo and get an autograph during their special appearances this summer* – included with your general admission ticket purchase.

Meet the stars between July 17-22.*

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*All appearances and schedules are subject to change.

Summer Sundown Special Hours and Admission

Enjoy summertime at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with extended hours, evening family fun, and $12.99 admission from 4-8 p.m. Available all summer through September 2, 2019.

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tropical family cruise

Tropical Family Cruise on Summer Evenings

During our summer Sundown Special hours, you can also enjoy a fun and family-friendly, tropical boat tour around beautiful Clearwater Bay! Get the opportunity to see local wildlife during the evening hours, participate in educational games and enjoy a relaxing voyage on the water with music.

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Visiting earlier in the day? Enjoy the Sea Life Safari and Dolphin Adventure Tour every day!


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Summer Camps

Presented by the Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach

Summer Camp programs are available weekly between June and August for children of all ages! Campers will enjoy discovering marine life at the aquarium, getting close to our resident animals, learning from experts and spending time in the water on boat tours, guided kayak trips and snorkeling adventures. A limited number of spots are still available!

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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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