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* Providing Sanctuary and a Forever Home since 1984.
* A not-for-profit 501(c)3 marine mammal education and research facility for
more than 35 years.
* Providing Sanctuary and a Forever Home since 1984.
A not-for-profit 501(c)3 marine mammal education and research facility for
more than 35 years.
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THE PROMISE OF A FOREVER HOME IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
We rely on guest visits, participation in our programs, and donations to care
for our animals, learn more in research, educate about conservation, help
injured manatees and more. Thank you for your support.
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* THE SEA LIONS & TORTOISES WILL NOT BE VISIBLE FOR GUESTS TEMPORARILY
Thank you for your understanding!
* Why Research is Important
RESEARCH ROCKS!
Dolphin Research Center is a nonprofit research and education facility in the
Florida Keys. During your visit you may see DRC working on various cognition
and behavior studies. Questions encouraged! Learn more about these amazing
animals.
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MANATEE RESCUE TEAM
You support and generosity helps to enable our Manatee Rescue Team!
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SWIM WITH DOLPHINS IN THE FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS - THE ULTIMATE VACATION
THRILL!
Get to know a dolphin while you do a variety of fun behaviors together
including the exciting dorsal pull!
* Book Today!
OUR ANIMAL FAMILY LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!
See dolphins and sea lions, birds, and even a tortoise! Fun-filled,
interesting behavior sessions and education presentations offered all day.
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SPEND THE DAY WITH A DOLPHIN IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!
Make a new dolphin friend in Ultimate Trainer for a Day. Do you have what it
takes to be a marine mammal trainer?
* Donate Now. Thank you!
THE PROMISE OF A FOREVER HOME IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
We rely on guest visits, participation in our programs, and donations to care
for our animals, learn more in research, educate about conservation, help
injured manatees and more. Thank you for your support.
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Dolphin Research Center offers many ways, including swimming with dolphins,
where you can interact with dolphins and sea lions. Use the slider below to see
the programs and click on the photo to learn more or make a reservation.
GENERAL ADMISSION
MEMORY MAKER MEET
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
FAMILY DOLPHIN SPLASH
ULTIMATE TRAINER FOR THE DAY
VIP EXPERIENCE
RESEARCHER EXPERIENCE
MEET A DOLPHIN
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
PAINT WITH A DOLPHIN
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GENERAL ADMISSION
HOURS:
* Open 7 days a week
* December 16, 2023-September 2, 2024 9:00am to 4:30 p.m. Last admissions at
3:30 p.m.
* September 3, 2024-December 15, 2024 9:00am to 3:30 p.m. Last admissions at
2:30 p.m.
* Closed on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
ADMISSION PRICE:
Adults: $35.00
Children ages 4-12: $25.00
Children ages 3 and under: FREE General Admission
US Military/Veteran Discount: $15 OFF (Discounted Price: $20.00) Must present US
Military ID. Discounts/Coupons cannot be combined.
All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Prices are
per person.
Please note: General Admission does not include hands-on contact with any
marine mammals. Interactive programs are be purchased separately.
Get our most competitive General Admission rates by purchasing your tickets
on-line!
Purchase a General Admission and spend some time observing the dolphins and sea
lions in training sessions or interacting with each other during their private
time. Watch your friends and family participate in public programs from one of
our general access areas.
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MEMORY MAKER MEET
Price: $105 per person (includes all-day general admission). Price does not
include reservation fee.
DRC Members, to book Memory Maker Meet in advance, please email
memberservice@dolphins.org.
Ages: 1 yr and Up. Children ages 1-7 years must be assisted in the program by an
adult (Age 18+). Adult must pay General Admission.
If you are pregnant, please call us before booking this program at 305-289-0002
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time or contact us via email at
exception.request@dolphins.org.
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Approximately 15 mins
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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
Price: $225 per person (includes all-day general admission). Price does not
include reservation fee.
Gift Certificates: For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates
Ages: 5 Yrs and Up. A paying participating adult (18+Yrs) must accompany a child
5-7 years old.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant women are unable to participate in
this program.
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Your in-water experience will last 20-25 minutes.
Enjoy watching the dolphins, a theater presentation, our Sprayground, or a snack
at the food cart until your program begins.
Our most popular dolphin program! Includes a dorsal pull.
If your desired program is sold out, please check back on the morning of to see
if there are any openings.
Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter: $2189-$2689 (depending on date) for one to
six people in a private group. Includes a digital photo package of all members
of your group, all-day general admission, and a one-year membership to DRC for
each guest! Your special swim experience will occur at one of our docks
designated specifically for you and your party. Call 305-289-0002 for details
and to reserve
Individuals and families/groups up to 10 people can reserve online for Dolphin
Encounter. For groups larger than 10, please call 305.289.0002, M-F, 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. eastern time or email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank
you.
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FAMILY DOLPHIN SPLASH
Note: Individuals and families/groups up to 10 people can reserve online for
Family Dolphin Splash. For groups larger than 10, please call 305.289.0002, M-F,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time or email exception.request@dolphins.org for
assistance. Thank you.
Price: $140 per person ages 4 years and up(includes all-day general
admission). Price does not include reservation fee.
Ages: Great for all ages! Open to individuals, couples, and families. A paying,
participating adult (18+ Yrs) can hold one child 3 years old and under on hip
during program for no additional cost. A paying participating adult (18+ Yrs)
must accompany children 4-7 years old.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant ladies are unable to participate in
this program
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Approximately 20-25 mins in-water on a submerged platform.
The ideal program for families with young children!
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
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ULTIMATE TRAINER FOR THE DAY
Price: $745 per person. Includes all-day admission for participant. Includes
one(1) additional all-day general admission for a parent/guardian or
observer. Price does not include On-line Reservation Fee
Ages: 10 Yrs and Up
For Safety and liability reasons, pregnant ladies are unable to participate in
this program
Participants must be 16 years or older to be left on a Dolphin Research
Center property without supervision. If under the age of 16 one (1) adult must
be present for the duration of the program.
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Full Day
THE ULTIMATE TRAINER EXPERIENCE. Accompany trainers all day during this
intensive interactive adventure!
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
To reserve more than four people for our Ultimate Trainer For a Day program,
please call 305.289.0002, M-F, 9 am to 4 pm eastern time or
email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank you.
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VIP EXPERIENCE
Price: $475 per person. Includes all-day admission for participant. Includes
one(1) additional all-day general admission for a parent/guardian or
observer. Price does not include On-line Reservation Fee
Ages: 5 Yrs and Up. A paying participating adult (18+ Yrs) must accompany
children 5-9 Yrs
Participants must be 16 years or older to be left on a Dolphin Research
Center property without supervision. If under the age of 16 one (1) adult must
be present for the duration of the program.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant ladies are unable to participate in
this program
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Half Day (approximately 4 hrs)
Spend a fun-filled half-day close-up with our dolphin and sea lion family!
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
To reserve more than four people for our VIP program, please call 305.289.0002,
M-F, 9 am to 4 pm eastern time or email exception.request@dolphins.org for
assistance. Thank you.
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RESEARCHER EXPERIENCE
Price: $475 per person. Includes all-day admission for participant. Includes
one(1) additional all-day general admission for a parent/guardian or
observer. Price does not include On-line Reservation Fee
Ages: 10 Yrs and Up
Participants must be 16 years or older to be left on a Dolphin Research
Center property without supervision. If under the age of 16 one (1) adult must
be present for the duration of the program.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant ladies are unable to participate in
this program
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Half Day (approximately 4 hrs)
Spend half a day with our Research Team! Observe dolphins and sea lions and
help with research related activities.
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
To reserve more than four people for our Researcher Experience program, please
call 305.289.0002, M-F, 9 am to 4 pm eastern time or
email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank you.
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MEET A DOLPHIN
Price: $70 per person (includes all-day general admission). Price does not
include reservation fee.
DRC Members: to book Meet the Dolphin in advance, please email
memberservice@dolphins.org.
Ages: 1 Yr and Up. A paying participating adult (18+ Yrs) must accompany
children 1-7 Yrs.
If you are pregnant, please call us before booking this program at 305-289-0002
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time or contact us via email at
exception.request@dolphins.org.
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Approximately 5 mins
If you've craved the chance to touch a dolphin, this is for you!
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
Immerse yourself in the private Dolphin Encounter experience of your dreams!
Get ready for a fun-filled, exciting time. You and your group of up to six
people will be the only guests at your dock. Your trainer greets you prior to
your program to discuss your goals and special requests. Enjoy more connection
time with the dolphin(s) with individualized attention.
Price: $2189-$2689 (depending on date) for one to six people in a private group.
Includes a digital photo package of all members of your group; all-day
admission; and a one-year membership to DRC for each guest!
Ages: All ages, but children younger than 8 must be accompanied by a
participating adult.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant women are unable to participate in
this program.
Guests with Special Needs: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please let us know prior to booking so we can connect you
with our Coordinator about what assistance might be needed.
Duration: Your in-water experience lasts approximately 20-25 minutes.
Availability & Questions: This exclusive opportunity is offered only once a day
and cannot be directly booked online. To check availability or to reserve,
please call 305-289-0002, M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time or email
exception.request@dolphins.org. Thank you!
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PAINT WITH A DOLPHIN
Price: $95 per person (includes all-day general admission). Price does not
include reservation fee.
DRC Members, to book Paint with a Dolphin in advance, please email us at
memberservice@dolphins.org.
Ages: 1 yr and Up. Children ages 1-7 years must be assisted in the program by an
adult (Age 18+). Adult must pay General Admission.
If you are pregnant, please call us before booking this program at 305-289-0002
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time or contact us via email at
exception.request@dolphins.org.
Guests with Disabilities: Do you or one of your group have a physical or
cognitive limitation? Please contact our Coordinator prior to booking
Duration: Approximately 10 mins on the dock
Work with our gray artists and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
If your desired program is soldout, please check back the morning of to see if
there are any openings.
Membership
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Being a Dolphin Research Center Member includes free annual admission,
newsletters, online access to our Members Only website, special event
invitations, discounts at our onsite and online Gift Shops, and other benefits
depending on membership level. Membership is great way that you or, as a gift,
someone special can support DRC by becoming a member of our extended family.
Join Our Family
Research
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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
DRC's staff and dolphins are currently working on a number of cognitive and
behavioral research projects that relate to their overarching goal of mapping
the dolphin mind and understanding how dolphins think and learn. Check here to
see what's in the research spotlight, publication announcements and details of
DRC findings. This information is also featured in a bi-monthly newsletter for
members.
Education
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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
DOLPHINLABS FOR YOU
GROUP DOLPHINLAB
FOR TEACHERS
MARINE MAMMAL INFO
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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
The DRC Training Institute offers an Professional Animal Trainer program for
continuing eduation purposes and the Dolphin Academy program for those looking
to pursue a career in animal training.
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DolphinLabs for You Details
DOLPHINLABS FOR YOU
Our DolphinLab programs offer a combination of educational seminars, workshops,
demonstrations, in water and hands-on learning activities with our dolphins, sea
lions and staff family. Three DolphinLab programs, DolphinLab Adult, DolphinLab
Teen and DolphinLab Group, are available and suited for any learning level. Some
DolphinLab programs also offer the unique opportunity for participants to earn
college credit while swimming with dolphins.
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GROUP DOLPHINLAB
Our DolphinLab programs offer a combination of educational seminars, workshops,
demonstrations, in water and hands-on learning activities with our dolphins, sea
lions and staff family. Three DolphinLab programs, DolphinLab Adult, DolphinLab
Teen and DolphinLab Group, are available and suited for any learning level. Some
DolphinLab programs also offer the unique opportunity for participants to earn
college credit while swimming with dolphins.
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FOR TEACHERS
Dolphin Research Center offers many educational opportunities for teachers,
including in-classroom curriculum with detailed lesson plans and opportunities
for group visits and field trips. Discovering Dolphins, a CD-ROM for grades K
through 8, includes curriculum, hand-outs, photographs, sound recordings and
more. Explore DRC's resource library for teachers as well as information on
outreach and distance learning.
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MARINE MAMMAL INFO
Explore detailed marine mammal information including guides on dolphins, sea
lions, manatees, training marine mammals and strandings. Learn about dolphin
acoustics, anatomy, culture, communciation, maternity, natural history and
physiology and discover what sea lions and manatees eat, where they live and all
about their senses.
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