Clearwater aquarium’s $32M expansion includes sea lion, penguin exhibits

Work on several new exhibits and other major upgrades will begin shortly after construction of a manatee rehab center finishes in the spring and a fundraising drive kicks off.

The penguin exhibit is one of several new attractions the Clearwater Marine Aquarium will build as part of a $32 million expansion.
The penguin exhibit is one of several new attractions the Clearwater Marine Aquarium will build as part of a $32 million expansion.
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The Clearwater Marine Aquarium announced a $32 million expansion Tuesday that will include building new exhibits, bringing new animals — among them sea lions and penguins — and starting work on a center in Central America.

 

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