(CLEARWATER, FL – March 6 , 2026) – Visit Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s new resident seals as we celebrate Spring Sips & Seals on Saturday, March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the first day of spring — and the excitement of spring break — with a special after‑hours evening at CMA and be among the first to meet our newest resident seals. Guests can also enjoy sunset views.
The event includes:
- After hours Admission to CMA – Guests can explore the entire aquarium after hours, taking in exhibits and animal habitats in a relaxed, spring‑evening atmosphere.
- A live performance by a local band rounds out this waterfront night.
- Seal talks led by CMA’s animal care team, offering an inside look at the care and enrichment involved in welcoming these new residents.
- A dolphin presentation, giving guests the chance to learn more about our resident dolphins and the stories that brought them to CMA.
- One (1) alcoholic/nonalcoholic drink ticket with adult ticket purchase – Good for (1) CMA signature drink, beer or wine
- Additional Dining Options Available for purchase throughout aquarium until 8:30pm
- Cash Bars available throughout the Aquarium – Credit Cards only accepted
Tickets are: Adults $45 (Members $20); Children (3-11) $35 (Members $15); children 2 and under are free.
Net proceeds from every visit helps CMA provide animal care and support our mission to rescue, rehab and release marine life.
For tickets and details on all of these events, visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/spring-sips-seals/ or call (727) 441-1790.
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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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