Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, FL

Universally loved, rescued dolphins are our best-known animals. These large mammals are intelligent, playful, and full of their own individual personalities! Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s most famous dolphins, Winter and Hope, were featured in the major motion pictures Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2!

Visit Winter & friends in their brand new habitat! This extraordinary Ruth & J.O Stone Dolphin complex has five pools and holds 1.5 million gallons of filtered water from Clearwater Bay. With numerous floor to ceiling windows, including the Kate Tiedemann & Ellen Cotton Main Pool and Window of Wonder, guests have the opportunity to view and engage with our rescued residents in a whole new way. Explore Winter’s Rescue Walk Exhibits and discover incredible new underwater views.

Once you arrive add on great selection of interactive activities including behind the scenes tours, Clearwater Bay boat & kayak excursions, and animal interactions*. Don’t forget to bring a photo memory home to remember your day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!

*Limited availability

Exhibits:
Continue your day learning about the mission of rescue, rehab and release while exploring our marine life hospital where you can meet the rest of the rescued animals, including turtles, otters, a nurse shark and brand new residents- rare rough toothed dolphins!

Among the many changes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium:
Limit attendance to 25% of normal capacity
Use touchless transactions
Add advanced reservations where guests are required to select an arrival date and time and purchase admission online prior to visiting
Place signs and floor decals to promote social distancing
Install barriers at transaction areas
Require all guest-facing staff to wear face masks
Implement daily temperature checks for all staff
CMA does recommend that guests wear masks, as well.