Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Home to rescued dolphins Winter, Hope and Nicholas, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium offers an up-close-and-personal view of other "refugees" from the wilds including stingrays, nurse sharks, otters, sea turtles and more. The aquarium was also the filming site for "Dolphin Tale" and Dolphin Tale 2," but in addition to its Hollywood claim to fame, it is an active marine hospital whose mission is to "rescue, repair and release" sick or injured animals. Ongoing exhibits allow you to view the animals in underwater viewing tunnels and a specially made "stranding" deck for the immediate care of newly rescued animals. Week-long summer camps allow kids to snorkel in grass beds and kayak along local estuaries to view the rescued marine residents in their natural habitat. Guided kayak and boat tours promise activities for the whole family.