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Through education, research and rescue, Dolphin Research Center promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation and communication between marine mammals, humans and the environment we share with the well being of DRC’s animals taking precedence.
In Water Experiences
Dolphin Encounter
$259 per person Includes General Admission
Get up close and in the water with a dolphin during a personal, interactive experience featuring a dolphin kiss, handshake, and dorsal pull.
Dolphin Splash
$159 per person Includes General Admission
Make a splash with a dolphin during this fun, family-friendly in-water experience on a submerged platform. Play games, interact with your dolphin friend, and enjoy getting up close without entering deep water.
Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter
$2189-$2689 for one to six people Includes General Admission Membership & Photo Package
Enjoy an unforgettable private experience with your group featuring one-on-one time with dolphins and personalized interactions including kisses, handshakes, and dorsal pulls.
VIP Experience
$475 per person Includes General Admission Membership & Photo Package
Go behind the scenes with our trainers, help a dolphin create a one-of-a-kind painted T-shirt, and enjoy an unforgettable in-water encounter, including a dorsal pull.
Researcher Experience
$475 per person Includes General Admission Membership & Photo Package
Join our research team behind the scenes to explore dolphin intelligence, observe research in action, and learn how we study these incredible animals. Get in the water for a Dolphin Encounter featuring personal interactions with a dolphin, including the unforgettable experience of a dorsal pull.
Ultimate Trainer for the Day
$745 per person Includes General Admission Membership & Photo Package
Experience the life of a dolphin trainer as you prepare animal diets, learn hand signals, and work alongside trainers during real training sessions. Get in the water for a Dolphin Encounter with up-close interactions and a dorsal pull, then get creative with Paint with a Dolphin and have fun with an interactive Play with the Dolphin session.
Out of Water Experiences
Paint with a Dolphin
$106.50 per person Includes General Admission
Meet a dolphin from the dock, exchange a flipper shake, and give your new friend a back rub as they glide under your hand. Then collaborate with your dolphin artist to create a unique 11×14-inch canvas or t shirt painting in the colors you choose; a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
Meet a Dolphin
$71.50 per person Includes General Admission
Make a new dolphin friend from the dock, exchange a flipper shake, and say hello! Enjoy the special moment of letting a dolphin glide under your hand for a gentle back rub.
Behind the Scenes with Sea Lions
$67.50 per person Includes General Admission
Go behind the scenes with our animal care team to discover sea lion behavior, relationship-based training, and daily care. Watch a training session up close and gain a deeper understanding of the playful, intelligent personalities of our sea lions.
Dolphin Sunset Celebration
$199 per person Includes General Admission & Membership
Stay after hours for an exclusive evening with our dolphins, including the chance to offer them a favorite jello treat and chat with our marine mammal experts. Then toast the sunset in the Florida Keys with a champagne toast, surrounded by dolphins and the beauty of the lagoon.
