Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s educational department seeks to provide as many opportunities to provide educational experiences that are engaging and fun here at CMA or off-site. Be sure to also view our off-site educational programs and homeschool and virtual programs.
Family Fun Day Program Details
- Day
- December 21
- Time
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Price
- $15 per person (Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone)
Holiday Family Fun Day!
Celebrate the first day of winter with Winter the dolphin! Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium to kick off your holiday season with marine themed crafts and activities. Get a special tour before opening hours to see all of CMA’s rescued animals. Wear your favorite holiday outfits and come get festive!
Aquarium admission is not required or included.
Mommy and Me: Bubble Buddies Program Details
- Available
- December
- Time
- 9:00 am to 10:00 am
- Day
- December 1, December 8, December 15 & December 22
- Ages
- 3-6
- Duration
- Daily
- Price
- $15 Non-Members; $12 Members
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Bubble Buddies!
Join the bubble buddies for a fun and educational morning at Clearwater Marine Aquarium as we explore animals that breathe air, just like us! Activities will include aquarium tours, crafts, interactive games, and fun facts about the animal of the week.
December 1 – Manatees
December 8 – Dolphins
December 15 – River Otters
December 22 – Sea Turtles
Classes will practice social distancing and CDC best practices for sanitation and hygiene will be implemented. Aquarium admission is not included.
Program Details
- Available
- December-May
- Time
- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Day
- December 5, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10 & May 8
- Student Ages
- 14-18 (Current High School Student)
- Duration
- Daily
- Price
- $49.95
Marine Academy Career Shadow
Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a working marine animal hospital? Join us for our teen career shadow experience! This experience gives you an inside look at aquarium careers. Meet aquarium personnel, participate in activities, and explore behind the scenes. Learn about Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s research and conservation programs, education, and animal husbandry.
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.
Program Details
- Available
- September-May
- Program Length
- 45 minutes
- Grades
- Pre-K through 12th grade
- Min. Group Size
- 10
- Max. Group Size
- 50
- Pricing
- $2.95 per participant + admission
Or contact our Education Coordinator with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice – 727-441-1790 Ext 262.
Educational Add-On Programs
Coming for a group visit? Consider an educational add-on program! Group visits are completely self-guided; however, school, educational or scout groups can schedule a 45-minute educational add-on program. Educational add-on programs are available for as low as $2.95 per student. Please see our Educational Planner PDF for all of our program selections.
For more information, please contact: EduCoordinator@cmaquarium.org or call 727-441-1790 x 262.
Program Details
- Available
- September-May
- Program Length
- 2 hours
- Pricing
- $10.95 per scout/per program
- Minimum Troop Size
- 10 Participants
- Maximum Troop Size
- 50 Participants
- (Consecutive sessions can be conducted if group size is larger than 50). *Some programs vary in price. Please check program descriptions for details.)
Girl Scout Programs
All Girl Scout troops who participate in an educational program will earn an exclusive Winter’s “Be True to the Ocean Blue” fun patch bracelet. This bracelet is only available to Girl Scout troops who participate in an educational program and is not available for purchase in our gift shop. Participating Scouts and two group leaders get complimentary admission to the Aquarium after the program. Any additional parents and children pay $8.95 per person group admission rate.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT 727-441-1790 Ext. 262
