with Free General Admission on Tuesday, November 11th
Grassy Key, FL — [November 11, 2025] — To honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, Dolphin Research Center (DRC) will offer free general admission to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their immediate family members on Tuesday, November 11, in celebration of Veterans Day.
Military guests and their families can enjoy a day of inspiration and fun at the nonprofit marine mammal facility by simply showing a military ID or proof of service upon arrival.
Throughout the day, visitors can experience educational narrated behavior demonstrations, featuring DRC’s family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. The center also offers a variety of interactive experiences, providing guests with opportunities to learn about marine life and the importance of ocean conservation.
Dolphin Research Center will be open on Veterans Day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The center is located at mile marker 59 on the Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, Florida.
For more information, call 305-289-1121 or visit www.dolphins.org.
About Dolphin Research Center
Founded in 1984, Dolphin Research Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting peaceful coexistence, cooperation, and communication between marine mammals, humans, and the environment through education, research, and conservation.
Home to 27 dolphins, three California sea lions, and other animals, DRC is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the International Marine Animal Trainers Association.
