Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1978 and is the world’s most recognized marine life rescue center. CMA is dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation and release, environmental education, and bringing inspirational moments to kids, wounded soldiers and anyone facing a life challenge. Clearwater Marine Aquarium has the unique platform to inspire people through the amazing animals and their stories of survival, which touch all of us.

Come explore our unique nonprofit hospital dedicated to rescue, rehab and release of marine animals. See our mission in action as you discover our rehab and surgical areas and get up-close, inspiration from the stories of our resident animals, including Winter the dolphin, who swims with a prosthetic tail.

Feed our sting rays, sharks and pelicans, or cruise on a interactive boat safari. Hop aboard a complimentary boat or trolley shuttle to nearby Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure, where you’ll discover a museum of rebuilt sets and props from the Dolphin Tale movies and walk through our Hurricane Experience exhibit.