‘Dolphin Tale’ aquarium plans to drop animal shows

Published September 1, 2014 2:54pm ET



CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — No animal performances will be held at a redesigned aquatic center planned by the Florida aquarium featured in the “Dolphin Tale” movies.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium was the location of the 2011 “Dolphin Tale” movie inspired by the real-life rescue and rehabilitation of Winter the dolphin, which was fitted with a prosthetic tail. A sequel scheduled to hit theaters this month focuses on another dolphin calf named Hope rescued in 2010.

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