Just like the website says: “snorkeling, swimming, boats! Oh my!” Awaits at Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). Get up close and personal with the swimmers of the sea.
Who knew an aquarium offered so much more than tours and tanks? Anthony, my coworker, did!Overlooking Route 60 Causeway byway stands a man-made cornucopia of learning on the edge of dozens of densely populated canals. Beautifully maintained, this visual education paradise awaits the scholar inside ‘The windmills of your mind.’
I was flabbergasted to learn the many exciting options available, after all who can pass up: pontoon excursions, kayak tours and so much more. These delights will fill your day as you soak in the visual of marine animals at this attraction.
Enthusiasts can enjoy Winter at the Dolphins Beach Club hotel, which stands as a testament to the eco-friendly hospitality industry located at 6:55 South Gulf View Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, Florida. As pioneers in the effort to harmoniously bring education, lodging, and lovers of nature together and seamlessly to boot, it is by no means a small feat. Named after a rescued dolphin, the hotel has gained popularity with visitors and locals alike. Proceeds from room rentals help in the preservation and upkeep of the animals and their environment.
Notwithstanding the challenges of pollution, budget cuts, and the present state of the economy, the staff at CMA and WBDC are making a difference in the survival and recovery of many marine animals’ lives. Lending to the mission statement: “rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine wildlife,” this semi-nonprofit partnership lends well to the repopulation of wildlife and future generations in the wild.Come and enjoy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Winter at the Dolphins Beach Club Hotel at your leisure.
Specials for schools and groups? Contact them at 727-441-1790 extension 2262. Group rates apply, and a two-week notice is required. See website for hours, subject to change. Address 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, Florida phone number 727-441-1790… And don’t forget to tell them April sent you.
‘I am blessed to live in Florida in the Viera East community, my kind of paradise.”
April Cobb | AprilCobb49@yahoo.com
