As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Clearwater Marine Aquarium's mission is to restore and preserve our marine environment. We accomplish …
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Mar 3, 2025
The aquarium is interesting but very expensive for what is offered. It was $175.00 (which includes $15 for parking) for one adult, one senior, and two kids under 5. There were a few dolphins, turt…Full review by Lesley A
Mar 1, 2025
Trip advisor says they have a strict no-breeding policy for promoting places like the Dolphin Research Center, but turns out that’s BS because even though the Dolphin Research Center breeds dolphins …Full review by Kim C
Mar 1, 2025
Really rather disappointing for the price; we have been to so much better. It felt rather tatty and dingy. Signing was poor so that although a schedule of presentations were listed it wasn't easy to …Full review by Odyssey02988559691
if I get the general admission, can I just walk around and see stuff or how does the general admission work?
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Yes, with general admission you are free to roam all open areas at your own pace. My wife and I covered the whole thing pretty quickly just to see what's what and then went back and …
Yes, with general admission you are free to roam all open areas at your own pace. My wife and I covered the whole thing pretty quickly just to see what's what and then went back and spent additional time at the most interesting spots.
So I noticed in one of the reviews (I can’t remember if it was on here or YouTube) that you have to be at the aquarium at the scheduled time of your admission. When looking at the site to purchase tickets, I’m not seeing an option to select a time? I just want to confirm so I can plan accordingly prior to buying tickets, can we just go whenever? Or are there designated times during their hours of operation that you’re allowed to go?
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We just showed up on a busy Memorial Weekend and bought our 5 tickets there and got right in. We did not buy our tickets ahead of time.
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