Adopt-A-Dolphin or Sea Lion
By symbolically adopting a member of our dolphin or sea lion family, you can support Dolphin Research Center and the marine mammal of your choice. Details on our wonderful marine mammal family can be found at Meet our Animals to help you decide who you’d like to adopt. All Memberships are 100% tax deductible.
Please Note: Adoption packages are manually generated, so please give us adequate time to create your unique package.
E-Dolfriend - $30 - includes:
- An electronic adoption certificate, and biography of the dolphin or sea lion of your choice.
- Regular E-newsletters and updates.
- Access to the Members Only section of the website that includes the electronic version of our Dolphin Society Newsletter, Pod Updates, What’s New, Spotlight Videos, and much more.
- This is strictly electronic, and no admission is included.
Dolfriend - $70 - includes:
- An electronic subscription to our Dolphin Society newsletter.
- Free admission to DRC for two on your membership card. Please note that memberships are not transferrable. The cardholder must be present and show Photo ID for admission.
- A one-time free pass for one to share with friends and family (the free pass must be physically/electronically presented upon arrival - no exceptions).
- Access to the Members Only section of the website, including Pod Updates, What’s New, Spotlight Videos, and more.
- Regular e-newsletters and e-updates.
- 10% discount off most Gift Shop and Photo Sales items.
- An electronic adoption certificate, and biography of your favorite dolphin or sea lion.
Pod Pal - $150 - Receive all the benefits of a Dolfriend membership plus:
- Free DRC admission for four for a year on your membership card. Please note that memberships are not transferrable. The cardholder must be present and show Photo ID for admission.
- A one-time free pass for two more to share with family and friends (the free passes must be physically/electronically presented upon arrival - no exceptions).
Parent - $240 - Receive all the benefits of the Pod Pal membership plus:
- Provide the ultimate support for your favorite dolphin or sea lion by sponsoring a meal for them each month and receive an additional certificate representing the fish provided through your generosity.
- DRC admission for five for one year on your membership card. Please note that memberships are not transferrable. The cardholder must be present and show Photo ID for admission.
- One-time free passes for four more to share with friends and family (the free pass must be physically/electronically presented upon arrival - no exceptions).
For your convenience, monthly pledge payments are accepted.
Call us at (305) 289-1121 X229 or email us drc-mbr@dolphins.org.