Dolphin Splash

Note: Individuals and families/groups of up to 10 people can reserve online for Dolphin Splash. For groups larger than 10, please call 305.289.0002 or email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank you.

Price: $149 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: $149 per person (includes all-day general admission).  Price does not include reservation fee.

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.

Duration: Approximately 20-25 mins in-water on a submerged platform.

Includes:

• Stand in water waist-deep on a submerged platform while you interact with a dolphin. Participants do not go into deep water during this program.
• Be prepared to get splashed while you, a trainer and your new dolphin friend have fun and play a variety of games!
• No two Dolphin Splash experiences are alike. Each dolphin is unique in personality and enjoys to play in different ways.
• Smile! A photographer will capture the big moments of you and your dolphin friend's experience, available for purchase. Please note: If you book within 24 hours of your program, you may not be guaranteed a photographer.
• General Admission so come and go as you please during operating hours for the day. (Pets are not able to attend or participate in programs. If you bring a pet, please arrange for an individual in your party to attend to the pet while the other members of your party participate in the purchased program.)
• Access to Sprayground and Veterans Garden
• Purchase snacks on the grounds at an independent food concession so that you don't have to miss a moment of dolphin and sea lion fun!
• Watch narrated sessions and presentations.
• Observe training sessions, research sessions,  interactive programs, and more.
• Free Parking (Bus parking is available on a limited basis).
• Speak directly with our animal care and education staff, who are always happy to talk with you about our animal family and marine mammals in general.

Dolphin Research Center reserves the right to cancel or amend program content and price without notice.

Please do not bring/use selfie sticks within the facility. Only floatable, waterproof cameras are allowed in in-water interactive program areas. Cell phones or non-floating, non-waterproof cameras are not permitted on underwater program trays, floating docks, or platforms. Drones are not permitted. Thank you for understanding.

If your desired program is sold out, please check back the morning of to see if there are any openings. For groups larger than 10, please call +1 305-289-0002 or email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank you.

Please note: Wetsuits are recommended when the water temperature falls below 68 degrees. Dolphin Research does not have wetsuits available but they can be rented from local dive shops. 

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

Program Observers: Anyone coming to observe family and friends in a program must pay General Admission

Payment:

• Full payment required at the time of booking in US Dollars and will appear on your statement as Dolphin Research Center
  ** CANCELLATION POLICY**
• Reservations are non-refundable
• Dolphin Research Center will charge an additional re-booking fee of $25.00 per participant should you request any changes to a reservation. You will NOT be charged if the change has been requested by Dolphin Research Center for any reason (such as hazardous weather). For reservation changes, please call 305 289-0002
• In the event of bad weather, DRC will make every effort to complete the program on the day it is scheduled
• If a program is canceled due to hazardous weather, rescheduling, refunds or rain checks will be arranged at that time


• No Shows:
  • Full charge applies with no refunds

  Dolphin Research Center reserves the right to cancel or amend program content and price without notice

Pet Friendly Policy: 

We know that many of you travel with your pets. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are always welcome at Dolphin Research Center and can enjoy the grounds with you. However, they are not permitted to go onto boardwalks, floating docks, or in the water. Pets are not able to attend or participate in programs. If you bring a pet, please arrange for an individual in your party to attend to the pet while the other members of your party participate in the purchased program.