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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Tours and Tickets

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More than just an aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a marine life rescue and rehabilitation center. Set on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the center gained fame when it rescued Winter, a baby dolphin that later starred in theDolphin Tale movies. You can visit Winter and other dolphins, sharks, stingrays, and such at the aquarium.

  • 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, Florida, 33767
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Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options
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Clearwater Island Hop and Dolphin Watch with Swimming
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Q:How long does it take to walk through the Clearwater Marine Aquarium?
A:Exploring the Clearwater Marine Aquarium takes 2-3 hours—this gives you plenty of time to admire all of the exhibits and educational sections, take a boat ride on the water, catch a presentation, and see some of the rescued wildlife. The last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Q:Can you touch dolphins at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium?
A:Yes, you can touch dolphins during your visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium if you book a Photo with a Dolphin experience. You can have an individual or group photo with one of the dolphins—only one person at a time can touch the dolphins and you can’t wear jewelry while you’re doing so.
Q:Does the Clearwater Marine Aquarium have sharks?
A:Yes, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium has two types of shark, including a resident nurse shark named Thelma (who measures nearly 7 feet (2 meters), who you can watch swimming around from the Shark Pass. There are also some Epaulette sharks in the Sea Cavern, where they live alongside a yellow stingray.
Q:Is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium inside or outside?
A:The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is located indoors and outdoors—while most of the tanks are indoors, some marine enclosures are outdoors. The boat cruises and wildlife-watching tours take place outdoors, so be sure to layer up during winter and bring a hat and sunscreen in summer.
Q:Is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium accessible?
A:Yes, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is accessible. There are elevators and ramps throughout the building, as well as accessible toilets and parking. The only part of the attraction that isn’t accessible is the eco-boat tour due to difficulty in getting on and off the boat from the dock.
Q:Can you bring food into the Clearwater Marine Aquarium?
A:You can’t bring food onto the second floor of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, but you can take it elsewhere in the attraction. You can buy a range of hot and cold snacks, kid’s meals, and vegetarian options at the Shark Bites Cade. You can also purchase soft and alcoholic drinks on the Dolphin Terrace.

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