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.
Regular Hours
10 a.m. – 6 p.m
Extended Hours
Extended Hours on Select Dates 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Dec 26, 2022 — Jan. 7, 2023.
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
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 and vice versa.
Daily Schedule
- 10:45 am
- Terrapin Time
- 11:15 am
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
- 11:15 am
- Otter Talk
- 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
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
- 1:15 pm
- Otter 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
- 3:15 pm
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Rescue Deck
- 3:15 pm
- Otter Talk
- 3:45 pm
- Turtle Bayou Talk
- 4:00 pm
-
Resident Dolphin Talk
Window of Wonder
- 4:30 pm
- Terrapin Time
Stingray Feeding Schedule:
- 10:45 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
*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
