Inspire The Human Spirit - Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Winter’s story has inspired millions of people all over the world! Every day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium we welcome many visitors who have a powerful connection to Winter, Hope and many of the other rescued animals at CMA. These remarkable individuals bring their own inspiring stories and share how these special animals have changed their lives.

Fisherman and Great Niece Inspired by the Dolphin He Saved Reunite for Winter’s 14th Rescue Anniversary

Updated December 13th, 2019 | Posted December 10th, 2019

On December 10, Grace and Jim Savage met again at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to celebrate Winter the Dolphin’s 14th Rescue Anniversary

A Special Trip From Argentina to Meet Winter the Dolphin in Florida

Posted June 3rd, 2019

Connecting With Winter Across Continents In 2011, seven-year-old Luciana Soto and her mother Viviana went to see Dolphin Tale in their hometown of Buenos […]

A Wounded Warrior Connects With Winter’s Story After Overcoming Brain Injuries

Updated May 16th, 2019 | Posted May 10th, 2019

Former U.S. Army Sergeant Eric Edmundson and his family have bonded over the inspiration they found in Winter the Dolphin’s story, and came to meet her!

Camp No Limits participants meeting dolphins

Children With Limb Difference Inspired at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted March 6th, 2019

Camp No Limits Participants Meet Their Hero Winter the Dolphin Part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s mission is to not only rescue, rehab and release […]

Mighty Miss Maya Meets Her Hero Winter the Dolphin at CMA

Posted February 4th, 2019

Young Winter the Dolphin Fan Wows the World with First Steps You may recognize Maya Tisdale, or “Mighty Miss Maya,” as she’s better known, […]

Young Fan Delivers Home Run Donation for Winter and Hope

Posted November 2nd, 2018

Funds Raised for Rescued Dolphins With Help From Baseball Player 12-year-old Jordan Young from Hartland, Wisconsin raised $1,000 for Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of […]

Winter the Dolphin’s Story Helps Deaf Child Learn to Read

Updated January 10th, 2019 | Posted June 29th, 2018

Fifteen-year-old with cochlear implants meets her inspiration at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Fifteen-year-old Genevieve Basile’s dream came true when she met her inspirations Winter and […]

Shark Attack Survivor with Prosthetic Arm Inspired by Winter’s Story

Updated July 29th, 2018 | Posted June 22nd, 2018

Tiffany Johnson and Winter, the rescued dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, have a lot in common. Both Winter and Tiffany lost a part of their bodies, but their stories of survival are used to inspire others.

Amputee Counselor’s Dream to Meet Winter the Dolphin Comes True

Updated July 29th, 2018 | Posted April 27th, 2018

Two amputees inspired by Winter the dolphin met their hero at Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Wed., April 11, during Limb Loss Awareness Month.