Celebrating 50 Years at CMA
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is celebrating 50 years of dedication to marine life in 2022! We would like to thank the community for supporting our mission over the decades and invite all to join our celebration this year.
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, CMA Guests will now enjoy free admission on their birthday!* U.S. Veterans will also receive discounted Appreciation Admission tickets throughout the year. Our Guest Experience Team will also be surprising randomly selected guests each day with a variety of special experiences at CMA.
We will be announcing additional special offers and programs throughout the year as part of our 50th anniversary celebration. 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.
Valid proof of birthday required. State Driver’s License or photo ID; passport; school photo ID with date of birth or birth certificate accepted for minor children. Only redeemable onsite at Ticketing. Offer subject to change.
Extended Summer Evenings
Visit us at Clearwater Marine Aquarium during the summer of peace, love and dolphins with extended hours until 8pm and enjoy a free boat ride included with admission after 4pm on Fridays & Saturdays through Sept. 3! Celebrate with us at Summer Glow evening hours with additional entertainment, live music and a fun time for the whole family.
Dates and details subject to change. Summer Glow hours are 4pm to 8pm on select dates through Sept. 3, 2022. One free boat ride ticket per guest with purchase of admission after 4pm on select dates. Boat tickets can only be reserved onsite on day of visit with admission after 4pm. 30-minute boat rides begin at 4:!5pm and run every 15 minutes. Final boats depart at 6:45pm. Boarding is first come, first served. Space is limited and subject to availability. No strollers or wheelchairs permitted on boats. Boat rides and all activities subject to change or cancellation due to weather.
Regular Hours
10 a.m. – 6 p.m
Extended Hours
Extended Hours on Select Dates 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Summer Glow extended evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 3, 2022.
Holidays
Thanksgiving Closed
Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Christmas Closed
New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hours are subject to change.
Our Address
- Address
- 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
- Phone Number
- (727) 441-1790
Garage Parking at CMA
- Seasonal rates apply.
- Members receive discounted parking.
- Ticketing is located on the 3rd level entrance of CMA.
Directions From
- Take I4 to Tampa.
- Take Veteran’s Expressway to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, heading west.
- Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
- Turn right onto Island Way.
- Turn left onto Windward Passage.
- Take the Courtney Campbell (Hwy 60) heading west.
- Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the bridge.
- Turn right onto Island Way.
- Turn Left onto Windward Passage.
- At the traffic circle, take the Causeway Blvd/Clearwater Memorial Causeway eastbound.
- Continue to follow Clearwater Memorial Causeway (Hwy 60).
- Turn left onto Island Way.
- 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 occur at the underwater Window of Wonder on level 1.
Daily Schedule
- 10:30 am
- Turtle Cove Talk
- 10:45 am
- Terrapin Time
- 11:15 am
- Otter Talk
- 11:15 am
- Resident Dolphin Talk
- 11:30 am
- Storytime with Franklin
- 11:45 am
- Turtle Bayou Talk
- 12:00 pm
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Stingray Talk
Upper Level Stingray
- 12:00 pm
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
- 12:30 pm
- Tail Talk
- 1:15 pm
- Otter Talk
- 1:15 pm
- Resident Dolphin Talk
- 1:45 pm
- Terrapin Time
- 2:00 pm
- Shark Talk
- 2:00 pm
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
- 2:15 pm
-
Stingray Talk
Upper Level Stingray
- 2:45 pm
- Turtle Cove Talk
- 3:00 pm
- Storytime with Franklin
- 3:15 pm
- Otter Talk
- 3:15 pm
- Resident Dolphin Talk
- 3:45 pm
- Turtle Bayou Talk
- 4:00 pm
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
- 4:30 pm
- Terrapin Time
Summer Glow Extended Evening Schedule
- 4:00 pm
-
Underwater Dolphin Presentation
Window of Wonder
- 4:30 pm
-
Glow Slime Time With Professor Peduncle
Dolphin Tale Theater
- 4:30 pm
- Terrapin Time
- 5:15 pm
- Resident Dolphin Talk
- 5:30 pm
- Story Time: Glowing Animals
- 5:30 pm
-
Glow Slime Time With Professor Peduncle
Dolphin Tale Theater
- 6:00 pm
- Terrapin Time
- 6:15 pm
- Resident Dolphin Talk
- 6:30 pm
-
Glow Slime Time With Professor Peduncle
Dolphin Tale Theater
- 6:30 pm
- Story Time: Glowing Animals
- 7:10 pm
-
Dolphin Disco Dance Party
Window of Wonder
Stingray Feeding Schedule:
- 10:45 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
- 6:00 pm – Only during Summer Glow evening hours.
*All presentations 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
Beer and Wine Now Available
Fine Dining Nearby
Cabanas Coastal Grill
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
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
