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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Presents SunSips by the Bay April 26

Press Releases Announcements Updated April 12, 2024 Posted April 11, 2024

This 21+ event showcases cocktails, great food, magician and marine animals

CLEARWATER, FL (April 11, 2024)– Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present SunSips by the Bay: An After-Hours Experience at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. where the 21 and over crowd can unwind by the bay. Sip refreshing cocktails, groove to live music, and explore the wonders of the aquarium under the stars. Join us for a night of happy hour vibes and aquatic enchantment at SunSips by the Bay.

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a mouthwatering buffet, captivating marine life, lively entertainment and panoramic views of Clearwater Bay. Adding to the excitement will be magician, Cory Van Valin. The exciting menu will include yucca fries, popcorn and shrimp ceviche, coconut shrimp, fish street tacos, jerk chicken skewer, Mexican street corn, and more.

One of the highlights of the SunSips is the exclusive access to underwater views of the Aquarium’s rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, and other resident animals. Guests will have the opportunity to explore a number of marine life habitats, which will be viewable during evening hours until 8:30 p.m. This unique experience allows attendees to witness the beauty of these incredible creatures in a whole new light, while supporting the Aquarium’s mission of rescue, rehabilitate and release.

Non-Member tickets are $45 and VIPs are $70. Members will receive 10% off and early admission at 6 p.m.  Included in the ticket: Two (2) Sample of either food, beer, wine and/or signature drink. Cash bars available throughout the Aquarium, and additional dining options will be available for purchase throughout aquarium until 9:30 p.m.

For tickets and further information, please visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/sunsips-by-the-bay-2024/.

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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770

About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark and more. Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. Major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) features the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.

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