Amazing place. Lots of things to do and unique things to see. We have been many times and it never…read moregets old!

Beautiful!! 10/10 recommend! The cutest animals ever and the best staff. General admission for us…read moreinto both buildings (one being two stories) was only $30! We got to touch stingrays and other cool fish. We also did their fossil sifting, which was totally worth it. We found so many shark teeth, and we got the cheapest option, which was $11. The worker told us that in every 3-4 bags, there was a megalodon tooth. She also recommended some great beaches in the area where we could find teeth. Absolutely go here!

Nice way to spend a couple of hours viewing the beautiful animals. The shows were informative and…read morethe staff seemed to really care about the rescued animal. Even though they said it was 20 acres, the animals appeared to be crowded together.

Really enjoyed our trip here. I don't want to compare this place to a zoo but let me...it's not…read more These animals you can tell are happy. They know the staff walking around and you can tell their personalities. The animals were having fun with their toys and were well taken care of. We fed the lions and bears and these animals took food off of the sticks so gently. These normal encounters felt like you were so close to them. Such beautiful animals. Really worth a visit.

A very cute a fun museum!…read more My group and I came here mostly to see the manatees but enjoyed the rest of the museum as well. We went through the exhibits on the two floors relatively quickly but they were interesting to look at. I liked the emphasis on Florida specific history. The planetarium was interesting and the seats were very comfortable. The manatees were obviously the highlight. We were able to see two babies, Sorbet and Juneau, right at feeding time. The top view of the water had a superior view. Overall, while I'm not from here so I'm not sure when I'd be back if I went, I really enjoyed my time here.

Sad to admit this was our first visit here, and literally on the last day of the Clyde Butcher…read morephotography exhibit. Jade who worked up front was friendly and helpful. Manageable sized museum where we spent about 90 minutes and had to leave before viewing everything. The Butcher exhibit was very good, I wish there was more. Truly incredible work. There is a manatee rehab area, although no manatees currently as the ones they had were thankfully released back into the wild. Emma who works in this area answered several of my husband's questions and was quite knowledgeable and informative. Some great historical artifacts, especially for local history. Excellent museum gift shop as well, with a large variety of items and another friendly and engaging employee, Anne. Looking forward to the upcoming baseball exhibit, and will allow more time.

This was my second visit to the aquarium and since I am a Florida resident the aquarium is not to…read morefar from where I live so we decided to take the drive to see some marine life. It is just like I remember it almost 10 years ago but with a few changes, it won't take you the whole day to visit this aquarium but it will keep your kids entertained and busy for a few hours. If your hungry I suggest waiting to eat out of the aquarium, the price for the food is expensive and the choices are limited. Overall, the aquarium is fun day for the family but it's not very big and can get packed during the weekends.

3.5 stars due to its smaller size and less-than-ideal parking, but rounded to 4 stars for being a…read moreworthwhile way to spend a few hours on the weekend. The staff are professional and friendly. The educational aspect is top-tier. The exhibits and animals appear well cared for and I was especially impressed with the ground level Marsh/mangrove display with a large assortment of birds mingling out in the open with visitors making it really beautiful and immersive. I was there shortly after opening on a Saturday and it got busy quickly, which, considering the layout could be a problem on a more crowded day. Out of the two aquariums I've visited in the Bay Area both are worth the visit but this is the better one in my opinion.

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would gladly recommend it to anyone curious about the…read moresolar system, reptiles, and conservation. The visit began with an informative overview of the planets and how they relate to the sun, which was both interesting and easy to follow. After that, we attended a reptile presentation featuring live animals--an engaging and memorable part of the day. We also learned about insects and had the opportunity to explore the butterfly area. It was a wonderful, educational outing that appeals to both adults and children. I highly recommend it!

This is a really cool place to go when you need a fun activity for visitors or kids! It's a little…read morepricey for admission, but it includes access to lots of animals, walking trails, a small butterfly enclosure, an aviary, and a planetarium. The animals they had were fun to see and there were quite a lot of them! The outside area is very nice as well, and I'd probably go on the trail if it wasn't so hot out. I unfortunately didn't have time to wait for the planetarium show, but it's cool that it is a part of the experience. I enjoyed walking around and would recommend it.

I have 4 tanks and the ONLY one doing GREAT with plants is the one with Father Fish substrate and a…read moresand topping. No CO2. What a difference in the root system from the others that have expensive bagged substrates (like Fluval) from pet stores. Some people made negative comments but I am a believer!

This guy is very condescending and would not let up on his "educating" me on why I have so many…read moresnails. I already knew why I had the issue. I simply wanted to buy a clown or yo yo loach to eat them. Geez. I will not return to his store.

Positive: Become a member. Everything in the gift shop is discounted and your parking is half…read moreoff. Not to mention it's only an extra $30 and you can come back as many times as you like. Which turned out to be a caveat because apparently today was a day everybody decided to come to the aquarium. If you didn't already know this is where "Dolphims Tale" emanated from. Florida is and has always been dedicated to the preservation and rescue and Rehabilitation of the marine species and environment. The drive out here is something. Crystal Blue Azure Waters surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches.

I'm not one for leaving bad reviews, but the Clearwater Marine Aquarium was a little disappointing…read more There is a large tank when you first walk in to the aquarium that was completely empty. Literally no fish whatsoever. You walk around the tank as you walk around the aquarium there are window all the way around, but again, the tank was completely empty. There were other areas of the aquarium that were under construction due to either renovations or expansion. Due to this there were multiple enclosures that had no fish are animals to view. It's a little disappointing when you are traveling for vacation and the aquarium was the place that your daughter was looking forward to the most. All this while still charging full price for admission. All that being said, they have a very friendly and informed staff and volunteers that clearly do a lot for the marine life. It is very commendable the way they are nursing injured marine life back to health. Definitely more of a rescue center than an aquarium.

The best aquarium store in the Cape! Very nice and very helpful, especially for those who are just…read morelearning about reef tanks, fish and all the different corals! They also have a great selection of fish and many different types of coral. We have two aquariums in our home and working on our third, the Aquarium and Reef Center is our go to store in the Cape!

VERY knowledgeable and nice folks. Huge selection of both…read moresalt & fresh water fish and other sea life. We were struggling with our aquarium but a few tips by them and we now have a wonderful and enjoyable collection that is building. Would not think of going anywhere else in SW Florida.