CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM DOLPHINS MOVIE

They had a couple of touch tanks – with sting rays and sea urchins. The kids thought it was neat and I am glad that we did it! It was really hard to tell what was going on but as we walked around we were able to see Winter. To be honest I didn’t think it could hold the amount of people that were there. Once you go in it really isn’t much of an Aquarium but more of an animal rescue set up.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM DOLPHINS MOVIE

But when you get there they have the boat from the movie and the kids thought it was awesome to see. It was over an hour drive from the rally – and even more when you take a wrong exit – yes I did that. I quickly got on the computer and made sure we could still get tickets!Īlso, be sure to check out our Florida Road Trip as this is a stop on the route! Then one of the Mom’s I met at TTO mentioned that it was Winter From Dolphin Tale! I said Wait WHAT?!! Now we have to go! The kids love the movies and watch them all the time. I figured we had been to enough Aquariums so we really didn’t need to spend the money on another one. The mission and potential to change people's lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.At first we weren’t even going to attend the Clearwater Aquarium field trip at the FTF Rally. The sequel, Dolphin Tale 2, was released in September 2014 and features the incredible story of Hope, a young resident dolphin of CMA. A major motion picture, Dolphin Tale, highlighted her life story in 2011. Winter, the dolphin's story of survival after injury that caused her to lose her tail, has impacted millions of people around the world. CMA is home to rescue dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark, and more. Media Contact: Kelsy Long, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, or via cell at 410.507.1453.Ībout Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to preserving our marine life and environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. Guests are able to visit him in his new home at Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Ruth & J.O. Please join us in welcoming him to our family!'Īpollo is a little over 6-feet long and weighs approximately 200 lbs. 'As a working marine life hospital we are committed to providing the best care possible to each and every animal that needs our help, and we are honored that National Marine Fisheries chose us as the best home possible for Apollo. James 'Buddy' Powell, Executive Director.

'It is because of the wonderful team work, respect, and professionalism executed by each organization that took part in Apollo's rescue that he is able to take advantage of this second chance at life,' said Dr. 'Due to their history for providing excellent care for rescued marine life and especially dolphins who exhibit hearing loss, Clearwater Marine Aquarium was selected as Apollo's permanent home,' said Dr. Erin Fougères, NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator. Due to his hearing loss, NMFS determined Apollo was not a candidate for release.' 'Unfortunately a hearing test performed by the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) revealed that Apollo has atypical hearing loss compromising his ability to echolocate. 'After nearly seven months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation, Apollo's health improved and we had every hope that he would make a complete recovery and be able to return to his natural environment,' said Jon Peterson, VP of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld Orlando and Head of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team. Given his condition and in consultation with NOAA Fisheries, a decision was made to transport the dolphin for rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando. Rescuers observed that Apollo was thin and had visible parasites on his dorsal fin, pectoral fins, and fluke. Unlike Winter, who was found entangled in a crab trap swimming in Mosquito Lagoon, Apollo was discovered on the beach. On May 15, 2021, Apollo stranded on Playalinda Beach, Fla., approximately 20 miles from where Winter the Dolphin was rescued in 2005. Stone Dolphin Complex where Winter the Dolphin once lived with resident dolphins Hope, PJ, Nicholas, and Hemingway. Named 'Apollo' after his place of rescue on Florida's Space Coast, the 2-year old dolphin will reside at CMA's Ruth & J.O.

December truly is our magical month at CMA.' Resident bottlenose dolphins Hope, Nicholas, and rough-toothed dolphin Rudolph were all rescued during the month of December. 'Coming off the heels of Winter's rescue anniversary on December 11 th and her death in November, this new dolphin is a burst of new life and energy that our team is so excited to embrace.

'We are overjoyed to welcome a new family member to CMA,' said Kelly Martin, VP of Zoological Care. Clearwater Marine Aquarium welcomes Apollo, a new rescued resident dolphin

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