Homeschool and Virtual Programs

Hope’s Homeschool

Join us each month for Hope’s Homeschool programs. Enjoy fun, and educational programs filled with marine science based activities. Participants will explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium, learn about the work conducted at a working marine animal hospital, and explore marine science topics.

September 23 – Manatee Mania: Investigate manatee anatomy, biology, and conservation. Learn how CMA assists with manatee rescues and ways you can help to protect wild manatees.
October 21 – Sea Turtle Snacks: Discover what our sea turtles love to eat for snacks and watch as our sea turtle team gives out ice toy snacks to our residents. Learn about sustainability by visiting our aquaponics exhibit where we grow lettuce for our sea turtles. 
November 11 – Clearwater Marine Aquarium Researcher: Step into the role of researcher discovering how Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute uses photo identification to study dolphins and right whales. 
December 9 – Exciting Estuaries: Learn all about the habitat and animals right outside CMA in the estuary. Determine the necessary aspects of a habitat and go on a habitat hunt around the aquarium. Discover the amazing adaptations of seahorses, an estuary animal. 

Class sizes will be limited, with social distancing, and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented.

Presented by BayCare

For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.

Holidays with Hope’s Homeschool

Spend your holiday break with Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Hope’s Homeschool. Participants will explore Clearwater Marine Aquarium and enjoy fun, educational programming all about our work at CMA. Each morning has a specific marine science focus to explore. Choose one program day or spend all three days at CMA with a combo price including one day of admission.

November 23 – Rescue Clearwater: Be the “first on scene” to learn how Clearwater Marine Aquarium responds to animals in need. Participants will get hands-on through mock scenarios and activities to simulate a true animal rescue event. This program will highlight our newest resident Rudolph, a rough toothed dolphin, who was rescued this winter. Participants will enjoy a private Q and A session with an animal care specialist who works with Rudolph.
November 24 – Animal Care 101: Visit the home of the two most famous dolphins in the world—Winter and Hope. Learn about animal medical husbandry, and how our animal care providers use psychology to care for our resident animals through engaging activities. You will create and participate in dolphin enrichment through our underwater viewing windows.
November 25 – Fun With Fishes: Did you know there are over 32,000 species of fish in the world? Explore the difference between cartilaginous (sharks, rays, and skates) and bony fish at Clearwater Marine Aquarium through educational activities. You will embark on a “Sea Life Safari” boat ride to collect research during a trawl collection and learn how to identify the fish species in Clearwater Bay.

Class sizes will be limited, with social distancing, and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented.

For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.