Museum
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a working animal rescue hospital and aquarium dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life. It gained fame as the home of Winter, the dolphin who inspired the Dolphin Tale films, and continues to care for rescued dolphins, sea turtles, otters, and more. Visitors can see rehabilitation in action, watch animal presentations, and learn about marine conservation. The aquarium offers an up-close, educational experience that emphasizes the importance of protecting ocean wildlife.
Don't miss
- See Winter's prosthetic tail exhibit and learn her inspiring story.
- Watch a live dolphin training session showcasing rescue behaviors.
- Visit the sea turtle rehabilitation area and see patients in recovery.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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