Dolphin Encounter at Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, FL
DESCRIPTION:
Experience the unique thrill of a lifetime when you get an up-close look at the beauty and intelligence of our dolphins in this deep and shallow in-water experience. A memory that will last forever! Meet your new dolphin friend and see their personality shine through during a series of individual yet structured interactions. No two Dolphin Encounters are alike. Each dolphin is unique in personality and enjoys playing in its distinct way. Enjoy watching the dolphins, attend an educational narrated session, play in the Sprayground, or savor food and beverages available for purchase at Anchors Cafe, before and after your interactive experience begins and concludes.
Ages: Must be 5 years or older. A paying participating adult (18+Yrs) must accompany a child 5-7 years old.
INCLUDES:
- Dolphin kiss
- Dolphin handshake
- Leave the platform and join a dolphin for a dorsal pull in deep water
- Guided by your trainer, ask your dolphin for an interactive behavior through a hand signaL
- 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, Veterans Garden, and Anchors Cafe.
- 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.
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!
Smile! A photographer will capture one posed family photo of your dolphin friend's experience that will bring back memories to last a lifetime. Available for purchase at the end of your session.
Duration: Approximately 20-25 mins in-water on a submerged platform.
For safety and liability reasons, pregnant ladies are unable to participate in this program
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Value:
$500
Donated By:
Dolphin Research Center