Educational Programs

PJ’s Playdates

Join us for PJ’s Playdates – a fun and educational morning program at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! PJ’s turtle, dolphin, otter, shark, and ray friends will invite children to learn about where they live, what they eat, and the characteristics that help them live in the ocean. Activities will include classroom activities the explore the Florida pre-kindergarten standards, interactive games, and fun facts about the animal of the month! Available for children ages 3 to 5.

Squishy Bones – February 15

In this one-hour program, you will learn about what you have in common with fish like sharks and rays! Sink your teeth into using your thinking skills to compare sharks and rays while looking at shark jaws and other biofacts. Throughout storytime and the hands-on activities, you’re sure to have a fin-tastic time!

Oodles of Otters – March 15

Explore the difference between river otters and sea otters in this one-hour program. Engage in storytime and learn about how otters take care of their young. Become an otter and continue to develop your motor skills in a fun, hands-on activity!

Turtle Tales – April 19

Do you love sea turtles? If so, this is the one-hour playdate for you! Learn about how sea turtles navigate through their lifecycle from egg to adulthood with hands-on activities. Discover the parts of a sea turtle and interact with real biofacts. Design your own sea turtle shell, listen to a story about sea turtle nesting on Clearwater Beach, and discover ways we can all help sea turtles!

Dolphin Discovery – May 17

Learn all about PJ and her resident dolphin pals in this one-hour playdate program! Use your motor skills with hands-on learning games and activities that will teach you about what makes dolphins different from other animals. Practice your listening skills during storytime and lessons about our flippered friends.

Pre-registration is required. We require a minimum number of participants per PJ’s Playdates session and will reschedule or process a full refund if the minimum is not met.
Add on Aquarium Admission for $8.95 per person.
*Parking fee is not included.

Marine Academy Career Exploration

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a working marine animal hospital? Join us for our teen career exploration 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.

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.

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