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CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM, CLEARWATER FLORIDA

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a marine animal educational facility located in Clearwater, Florida. The facility which claims to be the world’s most-watched marine life rescue and environmental education center, first opened in 1981. It includes two 65,000 gallon tanks designated for the rehabilitation of dolphins, whales and sea turtles, as well as various exhibit rooms that include fish.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium continues to be involved in rescue and rehabilitation and also provides animal shows, a variety of exhibits, and opportunities to interact with the animals that make their home at the aquarium.

Animal shows and exhibits feature the facility's dolphins, a variety of different kinds of turtles, sharks, fish, and Stingray. An outside waterside deck extends the length of the aquarium and provides a place for visitors to view the beauty of the Intercoastal Waterway and the dolphin and turtle pools. The deck is also available for lease for corporate or private parties or other events.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium also offers Sea Life Safari Eco-Tours, which take visitors on a two-hour cruise of the intracoastal waters, where they can look for dolphins and seabirds and enjoy hands-on experiences with sea critters.

Animals:

Dolphins
Turtles
Otters
Fish & Sharks
Stingrays
Nurse Shark
Gray Snapper
Sea Bass
Snook
Red Drum
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Pinfish
Red Grouper
Hogfish
Stingrays

Animal Exhibits:

Dolphin Shows
Turtle Bayou
Westside Turtles
Turtles Yet Again
Fish
Sharks
Stingray Beach
Otter Land
Rehab Areas
Animal Kitchen
Education Rooms
Waterside Deck
Outside Mangroves

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a unique facility that specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick or injured marine animals. A majority are found by local residents, fishermen, park rangers, or even visitors to the area.

Have all the fun you could imagine in one aquarium. The non-profit facility is not only entertaining but also educational and you are guaranteed to come away with new knowledge about some facet of sea life. Highly recommended if you’re in Clearwater Beach.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage,
Clearwater, Florida 33767
(727) 441-1790
www.cmaquarium.org

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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