Splash into summer at Clearwater Marine Aquarium with soaking-fun dolphin presentations, interactive dive demonstrations, our new rough-toothed dolphins, and so much more to explore!
See New Rough-Toothed Dolphins Making a Splash This Summer
Four new rough-toothed dolphins recently joined the CMA family! Meet the new members of our dolphin pod on your next visit!
Summer Splash Activities in July
Enjoy these special Summer Splash activities on select dates through August 3, 2025.
Dolphin Splash Sessions
Daily at 11am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Get splashed by our resident dolphins during this fun new dolphin presentation! Kids will also have the chance to spray water at the dolphins while learning about water enrichment.
Zebra Shark Feeding Presentations
Daily at 2:30 pm at Stingray Beach
Meet our new zebra shark and learn how we care for our sharks and stingrays
Dive Demonstrations
Wednesday through Friday at 11:30 am
Watch a dazzling dive demonstration and learn about the CMA Dive Team
Daily Presentation 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
SUMMER ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Capybara Chillout
Experience the charm of capybaras at Clearwater Marine Aquarium and immerse yourself in the world of these fascinating creatures.
See them for a limited time now through July 20!
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
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Sea Life Safari
Join us for a 90-minute scenic eco-boat cruise around our local estuary. Be a part of citizen science, and observe data collection in action, as we perform a net pull and conduct a “show and tell” onboard of sea creatures found in the grass beds and sand flats of the bay. Get your feet wet at a local shell island and collect seashells.* See local wildlife above and below the water!
Program not included with admission.
SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Marine Science Summer Camps
Campers will enjoy creative classroom activities and have fun learning about marine life in the aquarium and out on the water. A variety of K-12 full-day and half-day camps are available weekly from June 2 through August 8.
Member Access All Year!
Get the most out of Summer Splash and other special events as a CMA member!
Become a CMA Member and receive unlimited access to visit all year while supporting the animals you love at CMA!
Upcoming Events
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All activities are subject to change, cancelation or relocation at any time and may be dependent on weather.