The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an animal sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured marine animals in Clearwater.

Founded in 1972 and based in a former water treatment plant whose pools are ideal for the rehabilitation of the animals, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently home to a variety of marine animals, including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, green sea turtles, great white pelicans, cow nose rays, North American river otters, and nurse sharks.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a permanent home to these animals as once they have been rescued and rehabilitated, they remain at the sanctuary for safety. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is located at 249 Windward Passage in Clearwater.

Activities at the Aquarium include boat cruises and kayaking trips, children’s camps, documentaries, and films shown in the Aquarium’s Spectrum Theater, and Behind-the-Scenes tours.

Visitors can also enjoy animal experiences and learn more about feeding, caring for, and animal husbandry, along with self-guided or group tours of the facility.

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, Phone: 727-441-1790, Map

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