Looking for ideas for Valentine’s Day? Look no further, Clearwater Marine Aquarium has you covered. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we have a list of the best things to do and get- CMA edition.
Here are some great Clearwater Marine Aquarium experiences and gift ideas for the special people in your life that also help support our mission to care for and rescue, rehab, and release more animals:
Experiences at CMA
A Moment Captured Forever
Give someone you love an unforgettable moment with a rescued dolphin during our VIP Bottlenose Dolphin experience! You will have the opportunity to come poolside with Animal Care Specialists while learning their rescue stories and dolphin-alities.
Get Out On The Water
Explore beautiful Clearwater Bay and see the local wildlife while on a 90-minute boat tour! Be a part of science, and observe data collection in action, as we perform a net pull and conduct a “show and tell” onboard of sea creatures found in the grass beds and sand flats of the bay. Get your feet wet at a local shell island and collect seashells.
Bring Your Favorite Resident Animal a Valentine
Share the love this season by writing a card to your favorite resident animal! After all, nothing says I love you more than a special message. Pick from our different downloadable designs below or design your own and visit CMA to deliver your card to a resident animal.
Valentine’s boxes for the resident animals will be found around CMA between Feb 12-14.
Gift Ideas
A Unique Valentine’s Day Video
Send a special message to a special someone with a Personalized Video message from our rescued resident animals! Not only will you receive a video message for yourself or someone special, but you will also be supporting the rescue, rehab, release, and care of marine animals in need.
Protect a Nest With Your Heart
Sea turtle nesting season will be here before you know it! Our Plaque Program is the perfect gift for marine life lovers! You can protect a nest by purchasing a plaque today to mark a nest and help us protect sea turtles.
The plaque with your personalized message will be placed at one of our nests for the season.
Winter Is In Our Hearts
Winter will forever be in our hearts. Winter has encouraged millions around the world through her remarkable rescue story. Her enduring spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Celebrate Winter’s legacy by supporting in our one-of-a-kind, limited “Winter Is In Our Hearts” shirt.
Gift an Animal Adoption
Our symbolic animal adoptions allow fans and CMA lovers to directly support the care of their favorite resident. Choose between 3 adoption levels: Friend, Protector, and Guardian.
Valentine’s Weekend Events
Paint for a Cause With Love
Paint your heART out this Valentine’s Day season. Grab a friend or significant other, and join CMA for a special Valentine’s Paint for a Cause event. A local artist will guide guests step-by-step through the process and painting. Enjoy dolphin views, laugh hard, and paint something new! Beer, wine, soft drinks, and a special limited edition dessert tray will be available for purchase.
Pet Photos
Show some extra love to your furry animal this season by treating them to a pet photo session! This professional pet photo session will focus on your furry friend as they meet the rescued dolphins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium through our new underwater windows.
CMA Valentine’s Day Cards
Custom Resident Animal Card
There’s nothing sweeter than writing your loved one a special card this Valentine’s Season. Our team has created a few different cards for you to choose from. Pick from our different downloadable designs below.