Photos included
Program Behaviors
This program provides a high quality up-close and personal experience for each guest. Following instruction in our outdoor classroom which overlooks our beautiful dolphin lagoon, guests enter the water to hug, rub the dolphins melon, and splash and play with our dolphins for about 45 minutes. You’ll experience the power and playfulness of this amazing mammal in waist to chest deep water, on our submerged platform.
Following a fun educational session into the world of our dolphins, conservation and a mini demonstration on proper hand placements for each behavior to better prepare our guests. Our Dolphin Encounter program at Dolphin Connection is one of the best activities offered in the beautiful Florida Keys! Our Dolphin Encounter program is specially designed for visitors of all ages looking for an in-water experience with a dolphin. It is also the go-to program to accommodate all families, teams or groups. In this program, guests will be able to experience multiple behaviors, including an unforgettable hug, become a trainer with the infamous Hand Target behavior, and a heartfelt handshake with our playful gray friends. Guests will be standing on a submerged platform for the entirety of the program. You will learn about the Dolphin's skills, strength, agility and intelligence. Our talented photographers will be capturing your experience throughout the program.
Minimum height to participate: 48 inches to participate alone , if children less than 48 inches must be accompanied by a paid adult participant 18 years or older. For safety reasons, pregnant women are not permitted to participate in water activities, dockside only. Guests with any medical restrictions, special needs, fish allergies please contact us at 305-289-9975 to notify staff. Photos are included with the price. All Jewelry of any kind must be removed prior to participation.
For the dolphin’s health and safety, all jewelry must be removed prior to the beginning of the program. For liability reasons, NO personal cameras, GoPros, cell phones or any any electronic items/devices are permitted on the docks or in the water at anytime, on/during/or after program. These items are approved to have at our observation deck and overlook areas for any observers. For your convenience, staff photographers are present at each program. Participants our highly encouraged to check-in at the Dolphin Connection facility 15 minutes prior to their program time. We recommend coming program ready and with a towel, shoes, and excitement. Life Vest are provided and mandatory. (Wetsuits are only provided in winter months on a first come, first serve basis. Guest can bring their own if preferred.)
Photo codes sent are valid for 30 days for digital download from Dolphin Memories. Please make sure photos are downloaded in that time frame.
No Refunds. All dolphin interactive experiences are Non Refundable.
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*No Programs offered on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, due to facility being closed
