Welcome to the Dolphin Research Center!
Come swim with dolphins in The Florida Keys!

To make a reservation to meet or swim with the dolphins, click here. Dolphin Research Center is open 9:00 to 4:30 seven days a week.

Dolphin Research Center - Our Mission

DRC’s dolphin research teaches the world more about the amazing abilities of this species. Every program, whether it’s an interactive dolphin encounter, a dolphin education experience such as DolphinLab or Dolphin Camp, or our special needs activities for people with disabilities, expands peoples’ knowledge and appreciation of marine mammals.

Click here for information on Manatees in the Florida Keys and Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee Rescue Team!

Bring your family to meet our family of dolphins and sea lions. Spend an hour or stay all day learning about these incredible marine mammals. Dolphin Research Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit research and educational facility, is funded by people who visit the facility to see the dolphins and sea lions, swim with dolphins, or take part in another program, as well as by those who join the DRC family when they adopt a dolphin or enroll in one of our other membership plans.

Dolphin Research Center offers several exciting presentations daily demonstrating the dolphins’ high flying athletics, dolphin education fun facts, dolphin research, new behavior training, medical behaviors, and much more. Enjoy dolphin swims and other encounters, as well as other fun chances to touch a dolphin. We also provide special needs assistance. Don’t miss Dolphin Research Center during your Florida Keys vacation.