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Celebrating 50 Years at CMA

Clearwater Marine Aquarium celebrated 50 years of dedication to marine life in 2022! We would like to thank the community for supporting our mission over the decades. Join us as we celebrate the past 50 years and look forward to 50 more!.

Thank you for visiting and supporting the ongoing care of our rescued resident animals and our mission to rescue, rehab and release marine animals in the wild.

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Regular Hours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m

Extended Hours

Extended Hours on Select Dates 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Upcoming extended hour dates: March 11-18 and April 1-15 during Spring Shellebration!

Holidays

Thanksgiving Closed

Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Christmas Closed

New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hours are subject to change.

Our Address

Address
249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
Phone Number
(727) 441-1790
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Garage Parking at CMA

  • Seasonal rates apply.
  • Members receive discounted parking.
  • Ticketing is located on the 3rd level entrance of CMA.

Directions From

  1. Take I4 to Tampa.
  2. Take Veteran’s Expressway to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, heading west.
  3. Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
  4. Turn right onto Island Way.
  5. Turn left onto Windward Passage.
  1. Take the Courtney Campbell (Hwy 60) heading west. 
  2. Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the bridge. 
  3. Turn right onto Island Way. 
  4. Turn Left onto Windward Passage.

  1. At the traffic circle, take the Causeway Blvd/Clearwater Memorial Causeway eastbound. 
  2. Continue to follow Clearwater Memorial Causeway (Hwy 60). 
  3. Turn left onto Island Way.  
  4. Turn Left onto Windward Passage.

Presentation Schedule

Educational presentations will be available throughout the day.

Daily schedules may vary and are subject to change. Please check times and locations posted on digital signage when you arrive. Some presentations scheduled for the Dolphin Terrace may also be viewed at the underwater Window of Wonder on level 1 and vice versa.

Daily Schedule

10:30 am
Turtle Talk
Turtle Cove
10:45 am
Testudine Time
Mangrove Key Kids Zone
11:00 am
Dino Don Presentation (March 17-18 Only!)
Dino Don in Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
11:15 am
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
11:45 am
Turtle Bayou Talk
Turtle Bayou
12:00 pm
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
12:00 pm
Bio Fact Presentation
Upper Level Stingray
12:30 pm
Tail Talk
Rescue Deck
1:00 pm
Dino Don Presentation (March 17-18 Only!)
Dino Don in Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
1:15 pm
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
1:45 pm
Terrapin Time
Mangrove Key Kids Zone
2:00 pm
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
2:00 pm
Shark Talk
Shark Pass
2:15 pm
Bio Fact Presentation
Upper Level Stingray
2:45 pm
Turtle Talk
Turtle Cove
3:15 pm
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
3:45 pm
Turtle Bayou Talk
Turtle Bayou
4:00 pm
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
4:30 pm
Testudine Time
Mangrove Key Kids Zone

Shellebration Evening Schedule

Extended hours until 8pm for Spring Shellebration March 11-18 and April 1-15

4:00 pm
Bubble Spheres Theater Show
Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
4:15 pm
Fan Performer (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
4:30 pm
Live Music (Thur-Sat only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
4:30 pm
Stilt Walker (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
4:30 pm
Drum Performance
Harborview Deck
5:00 pm
Bubble Spheres Theater Show
Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
5:15 pm
Rough-Toothed Dolphin Presentation
Rescue Deck
5:15 pm
Fan Performer (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
5:15 pm
Live Musician (Thur-Sat Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
5:30 pm
Drum Perfromance
Harborview Deck
5:30 pm
Stilt Walker (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
6:00 pm
Bubble Spheres Theater Show
Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
6:15 pm
Live Musician (Thur-Sat Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
6:15 pm
Fan Performer (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
6:30 pm
Stilt Performer (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
6:30 pm
Drum Performance
Harborview Deck
7:00 pm
Bubble Spheres Theater Show
Dolphin Tale Theater – Level 4
12:00 am
Live Musician (Thur-Sat Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
7:15 pm
Fan Performer (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
7:30 pm
Stilt Walker (Sun-Wed Only)
Window of Wonder – Level 1
7:30 pm
Drum Performance
Harborview Deck

*No Bubble Spheres Theater Show on March 18 – There will be a Magician on this date.


Stingray Feeding Schedule:

  • 10:45 am
  • 12:15 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm

*All presentations and activities are subject to change due to scheduling or weather. Stingray Feeding food available for purchase at Guest Services. Limited quantities available.

At Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Shark Bites Cafe

Enjoy tasty made-to-order meals during your visit to CMA! Our spacious new Shark Bites Café offers delicious options for the whole family: cheeseburgers, flatbreads, fresh salads, and more! Kids’ meals and vegetarian options are also available. Enjoy eating in our air-conditioned dining space or out on the open-air Dolphin Terrace with incredible views of Clearwater Bay.

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Drinking by the water

Beer and Wine Now Available

Beer and wine selection now available at the Shark Bites Cafe and on the Dolphin Terrace with a view. Must be 21 or older.

Fine Dining Nearby

Island Way Grill

Island Way Grill

Used as the set for Sawyer’s going away party in Dolphin Tale 2, there’s something on the menu everyone in the family will enjoy! Kids Menu Available!

20 Island Way, Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 461-6617
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Cabanas Grill

Cabanas Coastal Grill

Located at Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club, the newly renovated Cabanas Coastal Grill and breezy-casual Cabanas Beachside offer indoor and outdoor dining options and refreshments for the whole family.

655 S. Gulfview, Clearwater Beach, FL. 33767
(727) 451-1134
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Where to Stay

A variety of lodging properties within 45 minutes of Clearwater Marine Aquarium partner with us to offer exclusive room packages, rates, and other deals. When you book using the links on each property’s page, a portion of the proceeds from your reservation are donated back to Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support our animal care, research, and conservation efforts. Plan your visit now!

Preferred Partners

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club

655 S Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-228-8578
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Wyndham

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

100 Coronado Dr
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-281-9500
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More Preferred Partners

Hampton Inn Suites Clearwater Beach Pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach

635 South Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-451-1111
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Exterior Beach Walk

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort

301 South Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-373-1234
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New Audio Tour

Experience what makes Clearwater Marine Aquarium unlike any aquarium in the world with a new audio tour, included with admission.

A self guided audio tour available in both a children’s version and adult version sponsored by BayCare, helps you connect intimately with the rescue stories of the resident animals and brings to life the important mission of rescue, rehab and release education and inspiring the human spirit.

The children’s version (recommended ages 5-12) led by Eco-Ranger Mary takes kids on an exciting adventure around the aquarium, and includes an original rescue song that will be sure to delight any kid whether they are a budding marine enthusiast or just here to have fun for the afternoon.

Adults have their own audio tour and can experience the incredible rescue stories of our resident animals with their own version of the tour sponsored by BayCare.

Look for the audio tour devices available when you enter or ask for one at Guest Services on your next visit.

Make The Most of Your Visit

Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise

Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour

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Animal Specialist Teaching Kids about Turtles Behind the Scenes Tour

Behind the Scenes Tour

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790

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