Early bird tickets go on sale now to see dazzling array of sparkling sea life sculptures
CLEARWATER, FL (Sept. 4, 2024) – Dive into a sea of lights and wonder at Aqua Lanterns: A Chinese Festival of Lights at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This luminous new after-hours experience debuts on Oct. 16 and will open Wednesday through Sunday evenings and select dates during the holiday season.
As the sun sets, the aquarium transforms into a glowing seascape, featuring stunning illuminated sculptures up to 13 feet tall of whales, turtles, dolphins, sharks as well as penguins, jellyfish and other sparkling sea creatures. Guests can stroll through this mesmerizing marine world and discover over 30 beautifully-crafted lantern displays, next to the amazing real animals throughout the aquarium.
Aqua Lantern tickets will include admission to explore CMA after hours, so guests can enjoy access to underwater views of CMA’s rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays and other resident animals, and explore a number of marine life habitats that will be viewable during evening hours until 8:30 p.m.
This is a family-friendly event for all ages. The night will include dazzling evening entertainment on select dates, as well as specialty drinks to play on the theme and the glow of the holidays.
CMA is offering early bird sale for the Aqua Lantern display for tickets available before Oct. 16 for only $45 per person. After Oct. 15, tickets will be $55 per person. All CMA members will enjoy 10% off tickets and save on special events all year.
For more information and to get tickets, please visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/aqua-lanterns/.
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- 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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