Grassy Key, FL – On Thursday, November 3rd, Dolphin Research Center welcomed its newest family member when 15 year old female bottlenose dolphin Cayo gave birth. Staff has confirmed that the calf is a girl. Mom and baby are swimming strong and doing well so far. DRC is taking name suggestions from the public but does not plan to name the newborn for a while while they wait to see how her “dolphinality” develops.
Founded in 1984, Dolphin Research Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals and humans and the environment through research and education. Home to 27 dolphins, three California sea lions, and other animals, the center is located on the Overseas Highway at mile marker 59, Grassy Key. Dolphin Research Center is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the International Marine Animal Trainers Association.
