Attractions· zoo-aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Island Estates, Clearwater|$$$
More rescue center than theme park, Clearwater Marine Aquarium rehabilitates dolphins, sea turtles, otters, and manatees, and its expanded dolphin complex holds 1.5 million gallons across five connected pools with multi-level viewing. Residents include Hope and other dolphins deemed non-releasable, and daily presentations explain each animal's rescue story. It pairs perfectly with a Clearwater Beach day, five minutes away across the causeway.
Why our team sends guests here
Time your visit to a sea turtle feeding and take the Rescue Boat Tour out into the Intracoastal — wild dolphins usually show up.
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Stay near Clearwater
Book direct with the team that wrote this guide — no Airbnb-style service fees.