HOURS:

• Open 7 days a week
• September 2, 2024-December 15, 2024 9:00am to 3:30 p.m. Last admissions at 2:30 p.m.
• December 16, 2024-September 1, 2025 9:00am to 4:30 p.m. Last admissions at 3:30 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.

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.  

Price: $105 per person (includes all-day general admission).  Price does not include reservation fee.

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

 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

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.

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.

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.

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

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.

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

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.

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

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.

Price: $70 per person (includes all-day general admission).  Price does not include reservation fee.

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.

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!

Price: $95 per person (includes all-day general admission).  Price does not include reservation fee.

Gift Certificates:  For details visit: http://www.dolphins.org/giftcertificates

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.