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Clearwater Marine Aquarium

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 21 attractions in Clearwater
Traveler Description: An aquatic research and education facility.
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Attraction type: Aquarium
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
Tel: 727-441-1790

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Reviews of Clearwater Marine Aquarium

( 1-10 of 14 )
Jul 14, 2008

As others have pointed out here, this is really more of a marine rehabilitation center rather than an aquarium. It is very small and run-down. The upside is that there are lots of staff/volunteers available to answer questions and provide special attention as you check out the animals. It is sad to see the injured animals, but it is clear... more

4 of 5 stars
Grahamsville, NY
Dec 16, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

There is an aquarium here. I was shocked on how small it is, but you get to see quite a range of aquaitc life in such a small place. They are building a little internally to expand. We saw them applying medicine to an injured dolphin. They do rehabilitation for injured marine animals. We absolutely loved Winter. She is a... more

4 of 5 stars
Arlington, VA
Sep 16, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We visited with our kids (8 & 3) and they loved it. Unlike the huge mega aquariums, the animals here are very close and the staff tell their stories so you feel some connection to them. There is a large tank with fish and a couple of other tanks for rescued marine mammals, mostly dolphins and turtles. There is also... more

3 of 5 stars
Rochester, NY
Jan 13, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium when I was in Clearwater on a rainy day for something different indoors to do. It was ok, a little on the expensive side, and nothing like what'd you'd see at a large aquarium, like the Tampa Aquarium or someplace. There are better things to do in Clearwater though. I would recommend going... more

5 of 5 stars
Seminole, Florida
Oct 24, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Great place to see how human impacts the natural surroundings. Their recovery and release programs are well documented. more

5 of 5 stars
Christchurch UK
Apr 19, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

They would do better if they called it something else. Its not really an Aquarium its more a rescue center for Dolphins and especially Turtles. Kids love the Dolphins, there are Otters and a few fish as well. For a few extra dollers they will take you out on the water in a boat and they net a few of... more

4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feb 2, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a place for animals including dolphins, sea turtles, otters and sting rays, among many others, to be rehabilitated or given a home depending on their condition. The work the people do here is amazing. We took the VIP tour for $36 total which offers a behind-the-scenes look at what this facility does. It includes touring... more

5 of 5 stars
McKinney, Texas
Oct 9, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

This is a small aquarium just a stone's throw from Clearwater Beach. It's not very big, but it is not your standard type of aquarium. They take in injured marine life for rehabilitation or for safekeeping if release to the wild is not possible. For me, there is one reason to go (well, the main reason) and that is the... more

Aug 10, 2005
5/5 found this review helpful

We loved our visit to the aquarium. My four year old son loved that this was a rescue facility. There is a hands on tank with sting rays that was a favorite spot. The staff was friendly and willing to speak with us. It was a very hot day so the place was warm but since the windows were open... more

5 of 5 stars
Alberta, Canada
Mar 17, 2005
11/11 found this review helpful

We went to the aquarium this last January and purchased an entry/boat cruise combo pass. We did the boat the day after the aquarium, which gave us two days to take in the aquarium. The aquarium is not large or flashy, but we found the staff and volunteers very helpful and informative. Our kids (aged 2, 5, 7) loved the... more

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Address

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