FAQs about visiting Clearwater Marine Aquarium
What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are seasonal. Please view our seasonal and holiday
I forgot to pick up my photos before leaving CMA, how can I get them?
You can contact the Fintastic Photo Team by calling 727-441-1790, ext. 286 or emailing photo@fintasticphoto.com.
Is your facility indoors, or outdoors?
Our facility is both an indoor and outdoor experience. If you have purchased a boat cruise please remember it is cooler on the water than on land, especially during the winter months. Dressing in layers is best.
I have a pre-paid voucher/tickets for admission, where do I check in?
All guests must exchange pre-paid vouchers, and tickets for their daily entry wristbands. Please check in at Will Call at the ticketing box office on the first floor of the parking garage.
Where is your entrance located?
Our entrance is located approximately one block from our parking garage. Please do not forget to check in at the ticketing box office to purchase your tickets or redeem your pre-purchased tickets. All guests much check-in at the box office, located on the first floor of the parking garage, to receive their wristbands to enter the facility.
What about parking?
Parking is available in the CMA Parking Garage. Seasonal rates apply. CMA Members receive discounted parking in the CMA parking garage.
FAQs about Clearwater Marine Aquarium
What do we feed our animals?
We use frozen restaurant quality fish, which allows us to keep a high standard of food quality for our animals.
How would one become an animal care specialist?
Most of our animal care specialists recommend courses in psychology, and biology fields, such as marine biology, zoology and general biology. Volunteering and/or interning at a facility such as ours is also very helpful.
Why can’t I bring food near the animals?
Human food is very bad for our animals and there’s a possibility it could spill from a container and fall into one of their pools. Also, food often comes in packaging that could be harmful to our dolphins, otters and turtles if ingested. For these reasons, we ask our guests to enjoy their food on the first floor only, and away from the animal exhibits.
