Dolphin fans of all ages are invited to a hands-on adventure where dolphins take center stage. The highlight is playing with our dolphin family from our dry training docks, but don’t be surprised if you get a little wet. It’s 30 minutes of family fun with no swimming required.

Following a short lecture into the world of dolphin training Dockside Dolphins allows you to, feed, play and interact with our animals for 10-12 minutes, in limited groups of no more than 6 participants per dolphin. This is an ideal program for families with young children and for those that want to connect with our dolphins without entering the water.

Cost

• $60 per Person,


• For safety reasons, children 5 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult (infants and children pay to participate).

Established in 1990, The Dolphin Connection is an accredited and recognized leader in the advancement of marine mammal education, breeding, and research techniques, proudly raising multiple generations of dolphins in our beautiful lagoon. All programs offered daily, except Christmas.

For liability reasons personal cameras are not permitted on the docks with paid participants but are approved for observers from our beach or overlook areas.  For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program. 

Guests with Special Needs should contact the Dolphin Connection Special Needs Coordinator when booking. Participants should check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15-20 minutes prior to program time.

Cancellation policy: Programs can be cancelled up to 72 hours of program time. Full price for the program will be charged for cancellations within 72 hours. Participants who do not show up for their scheduled program will be charged.

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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a dolphin trainer? This 3-hour program is a dolphin lover’s dream come true! Jump right in to the daily activities of the Dolphin Connection animal training team, with ample opportunities to connect with our dolphin family. You’ll take home a t-shirt, certificate, and personal photo with a dolphin to commemorate this warm welcome into the wonderful world of dolphins!

The Trainer For A Day program is an in-depth three hour behind the scenes look into the daily activities of The Dolphin Connection training team. The program is designed to give participants an up close and personal experience by providing hands on opportunities. Limited to a maximum of two participants per day, this program offers a unique opportunity to experience what it's like to be a dolphin trainer. The program includes ample opportunities to interact with our dolphin family: the Dolphin Discovery and the Dockside Dolphins programs are included as well as a private 5 to 10 minute training session  with the dolphins from the docks. Participants have one on one time with the trainer and are involved in various hands on activities regarding the care and training of our dolphins.

Cost

• $295 per Person,
• Requires height of 4’6” or taller.
• Age of 10 years or older. The swimming portion of the program is optional and not required. For safety reasons, pregnant ladies are not permitted. Participants must be able to read, speak and understand the English language. For safety reasons, we do not allow our guests to be towed or pushed by the dolphins. 

Established in 1990, The Dolphin Connection is an accredited and recognized leader in the advancement of marine mammal education, breeding, and research techniques, proudly raising multiple generations of dolphins in our beautiful lagoon. All programs offered daily, except Christmas.

Short style wetsuits provided free of charge to guests entering the water. For liability reasons personal cameras are not permitted on the docks with paid participants but are approved for observers from our beach or overlook areas.  For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program.

Guests with Special Needs should contact the Dolphin Connection Special Needs Coordinator when booking. Participants should check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15-20 minutes prior to program time.

Cancellation policy: Programs can be cancelled up to 72 hours of program time. Full price for the program will be charged for cancellations within 72 hours. Participants who do not show up for their scheduled program will be charged.

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It’s easy to connect your group, their spouses and families with our dolphins for an adventure they’ll never forget! Programs can be blocked five times daily – 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm. Short style wetsuits provided free of charge to guests entering the water. For liability reasons personal cameras are not permitted on the docks with paid participants but are approved for observers from our beach or overlook areas.  For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program.

Dolphin Discovery for Groups

Your group members will love this chance to touch, splash, swim, and play with our dolphins for 10 minutes in our tropical lagoon for 25 minutes in this 45-minute program. Discovering dolphins has never been so much fun - it’s definitely a connection that will last a lifetime.

Cost

• $155 per Hawk’s Cay Resort group guest,
• $145 if booking 30 or more.
• Maximum capacity is 50 participants per day at 10 guests per program.
• Requires height of 4’6” or taller to participate.

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Dockside Dolphins for Groups

Dolphin fans of all ages are invited to a hands-on adventure where dolphins take center stage. The highlight is playing with our dolphins for 10 minutes from our dry training docks, but don’t be surprised if you get a little wet. It’s 30 minutes of family fun with no swimming required.

Cost

• $60 per Hawk’s Cay Resort group guest.
• Maximum capacity is 100 participants per day at 20 guests per program.
• Children 5 and under accompanied by a paid adult.

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The Dolphin Connection is dedicated to providing rewarding, educational, and memorable field trips for all visiting students.  Grade specific instruction is offered.

Ocean Care  (Pre K – 1st Grade)

Program objectives are for students to understand that dolphins live in the ocean, to observe that numerous species of plants and animals depend on the ocean, and to learn how to care for ocean environments.  Participants will be observing, but will not be meeting, the dolphins.
Group size limit 36.

Junior Scientists  (2nd – 3rd Grade)

Program objectives are for students to understand the scientific process, observe specific elements of the dolphin’s environment, and gain a basic understanding of the workings of a food web.  Participants will be observing a dolphin training session.
Group size limit 36.
   

Connections  (4th – 6th Grade)

Program objectives are for students to discover relationships between school subjects and marine careers, and to become familiar with marine science career opportunities.  Participants will participate in data collection and briefly meet the dolphins from our dry docks, but will not be entering the water.
Group size limit 36.

Animal Care   (6-12 years)

Program objectives are for students to rotate through various activity stations that will provide a glimpse into how our staff trains the dolphins, how our veterinarian keeps our dolphins healthy, and how to protect the animals native to the Florida Keys ocean environment.  Participants will meet the dolphins from our dry docks but will not be entering the water. 
Group size limit 40.

Ocean Conservation  (8-12 years)

Program objectives are for students to discover a dolphin’s place in the marine food web, how to use the Florida Keys environment responsibly and ways to positively impact the Florida Keys marine environment.  Participants will be meeting our dolphins from the dry docks but will not be entering the water.
Group size limit 40.

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