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.
Program Details
- Available
- Seasonally
- Time
- 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Child Ages
- 3-5
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Price
- $15 (one child & chaperone); $5 per additional participant*
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.
Program Details
- Available
- March-April
- Time
- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Day
- March 12 & April 2
- Student Ages
- 14-18 (Current High School Student)
- Duration
- Daily
- Price
- $49.95
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.
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