Meet a Dolphin
Price: $71.50 per person (includes all-day general admission). Price does not include reservation fee.
DRC Members: to book Meet the Dolphin in advance, please email memberservice@dolphins.org.
Ages: 1 year and older. A paying participating Adult (18+) must accompany any children under the age of 8.
Duration: Approximately 5 mins
Included:
- Make a new dolphin friend from the dock
- Shake flippers with a dolphin
- Let a dolphin glide under your hand for a back rub
- General Admission for the participant
- Free Parking
- 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.
- Watch narrated sessions and presentations.
- Observe training sessions, research sessions, interactive programs, and more.
- 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 fun!
Reserve a Spot
Policies & FAQs
Reservations are non-refundable
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.
Pets are not able to attend or participate in interactive experiences. 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 interactive experience.
Please do not bring/use selfie sticks within the facility. They pose a potential hazard to the safety and welfare of our animal family.
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. They pose a potential hazard to the safety and welfare of our animal family.
Individuals and families/groups of up to 10 people can reserve online. For groups larger than 10, please call +1 305-289-0002 or email exception.request@dolphins.org for assistance. Thank you.
Anyone coming to observe family and friends in a program must pay General Admission.
The Meet a Dolphin is approximately 45 minutes total. We plan 30 minutes for check-in and preparation, including changing clothes and getting ready for your experience, followed by approximately 10 minutes on the dock with the dolphin. The remaining time allows for transitions and other parts of the experience. Because every dolphin has a unique personality and responds differently during each interaction, no two experiences are exactly alike. Your trainer follows your dolphin’s cues to create a safe, engaging, and personalized experience.
Yes, it includes full-day General Admission for the participant.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant guests cannot participate.
Wear comfortable, Florida weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Even though you remain on the dock during this experience, you may get wet from splashing dolphins, so clothing that can get wet is recommended. Freshwater showers and changing areas are available, and many guests prefer to bring a change of clothes.
If you or someone in your group has a physical or cognitive limitation, please submit a request with our team. This allows our team to discuss your needs and available assistance in advance.
If your desired date is sold out, check back the morning of your desired date to see if any openings have become available.
No. The price does not include the online reservation fee.
Yes. Visit our Gift Certificates page for more information.
Dolphin Research Center reserves the right to cancel or amend program content and price without notice.
