Dolphin Research Center

Spent a half day last week as a researcher. I learned so much about the dolphins and helped with different research activities throughout the morning. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. I was so impressed with how much they love and care for these dolphins. The dolphins are in charge and if they want to participate that’s great but if they aren’t feeling it then they can pass with no problem. Everyone cheers for the dolphins and encourages them like a mother would her child. Best experience I’ve ever had! I highly recommend this stop on your stay or travel through the Keys!! Flagler was my favorite dolphin💙. Special thank you to researchers Kristen and Sarah, you guys gave me memories and knowledge I will carry for a lifetime!

Last minute stop for me that turned out to be well worth the time! The dolphins here are well trained and there are several programs throughout the day that offer different types of learning opportunities and chances to see the dolphins doing tricks. I just did general admission and was able to experience a lot, but there are opportunities to meet the dolphins upclose as well!

Very Disappointing Experience! We drove over 3 hours from and back to Miami on the same day of our flight, excited to give our kids what we thought would be an unforgettable, magical dolphin experience. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the exact opposite. We booked the Dolphin Splash session and paid $450 for three people, since adults are required to be in the water with their child — you can’t simply watch from the deck. The session was supposed to last 20 minutes, but we soon realized that two other families were part of the same session. It was not private as we expected. You’re also not allowed to bring your phone or camera near the deck, so the only photos you can get are taken by their photographer at $20 per picture — another disappointment. But the real issue was the condition of the water. It was extremely dirty and murky, with a terrible smell. You couldn’t see anything below the surface — only the parts of your body and the dolphins that were above the water. It felt completely unsanitary, but since the tickets were non-refundable, we had no choice but to continue. We ended up sharing the 20-minute session with the other families, taking brief turns interacting with the dolphins in this unpleasant environment. Overall, this was a huge disappointment — a waste of time and money. I would not recommend this experience to anyone. Update, This is and update to Reply on your response , Thanks for the reply but regarding that your team is there to help making choices, we did ask on the front desk if each of us will have his own 20minute session or all three of us will be in the same session together because after all it is 3 tickets and they said that we will be together in the same session and didn’t mention that other families will be there too!! About the deck being cleaned.. absolutely no!! The stairs we were so slippery that one lady from the other family slipped on her way down and they caught her even my kid slipped on his way down it looked like it haven’t been scrapped in years!! The trainer her self suggested to just sit down on the deck and jump in water instead of using the stairs!! I understand that water is part of the ecosystem but the minimum amount of maintenance and cleaning is supposed to take place for the sake of guests’ and Dolphins’ safety as well. Before the session they brought a broom and tried to scrap some of the algae off the stairs and the underwater deck but it was so much that they couldn’t.. about the photographer if it was for the safety of guests and dolphins then it should be included in the package not to be sold by picture !! Also no one told us it was for a separate fee until we asked !!

The dolphin research center was an really great and worth experience. A lot of rescue animals and an awesome crew. Main focus is to take care of the animals. The staff is awesome as well. We got a lot to see during the hourly activities which are free to join, like an „How is the life as an trainer for dolphins, etc.

Loved this place so much! Very knowledgeable staff and you get to be close up to so many dolphins. We just did the general admission but felt like we didn’t miss out on anything. We did all the presentations and talks. Very cool experience!

The Dolphin Research Center was absolutely amazing! They have around 26 different dolphins, each with their own personality, and it was so fun getting to learn about them up close. The experience was incredibly informative — you can tell the staff truly love what they do and care deeply for the animals. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly, helpful, and eager to share their knowledge. I’d definitely recommend going first thing when they open so you have plenty of time to explore and enjoy everything without feeling rushed. Such a fun and educational experience — highly recommend!

We have been to the keys many times and for some reason never visited here. We LOVED IT! Man those dolphins are cool. RANGER WAS THE SWEETEST!! All the staff were very friendly and helpful too. We had a great time.

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Love that the money is directed towards care for marine life and not simply for profit We were super close to dozens of dolphins all afternoon and loved every minute of it

For my 500th review on Yelp, I'm covering the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. This is actually my second visit as my wife and I came in 2021. This time, however, we brought our kids along too. In 2021, my wife did an encounter that included shaking hands/flippers with a dolphin, rubbing their back as they swam by, and performing a couple basic training signs. For this trip, we each did the Memory Maker Meet encounter, which included the shaking hands/flippers and back rub, but most importantly, having a dolphin paint us a picture. We each chose two colors and held a canvas out while a pair of dolphins (Reese and Louie on that day) took turns spinning around with paint brushes in their mouths painting the canvases. It was very much worth the time and extra cost. Throughout the day there are opportunities included even with basic admission to watch training sessions or learn about caring for dolphins. You can very easily have a fun day and support a great cause at the same time.

While we were in Key West we took our family to the Dolphin Research Center so our toddler and baby could see dolphins swim up close! When we went to buy our tickets they told us that admission was 1/2 price due to construction and exhibits being closed. That was OK with us as we really were just there to see the dolphins. The facility itself was very clean and kept up well. The employees were friendly and very eager to share about the dolphins. We were impressed that they were able to tell the animals apart even from a distance! Our toddler enjoyed seeing the animals as well as the waterfall garden dedicated to the veterans. I will say that I'm glad admission was half price- even if there wasn't any construction going on and all the exhibits were open I don't think the experience would be worth the full price of admission.

We loved this adventure. I could have spent all day watching the dolphin. I would highly recommend this activity.

Excellent. Well organized dolphin activities with explanations that help you know a lot more about these intelligent mammals. Lots of kids, and older couples too. I especially love that this is a nonprofit organized for helping dolphins. It is unlike those for profit exhibits elsewhere. You leave feeling good about being there. If you have the money, do get the extra Memory Maker Meet. You get to be up close with the dolphins, touch their skin, and even make a painting with them. You learn and experience a lot.

We participated in a silent auction for Veterans last year, and bid on the Family Dolphin Splash. We were so excited to win! But we had to get this in before it expired so it did not matter what the weather was like to us. The week we visited (October 15) was terrible weather, rainy and cold, but this was great for our experience. This group event ended up being private with just the two of us because no one else showed up for the weather! The water was still warm, and we got in up to our waists. We met Louie and Delta and it was pure joy. We touched them and shook hands and fins with them and had a splashing contest with them (they won!). Dolphins are incredible, so smart and so funny. They feel like rubbery wet silk and are hilarious comedians. This was one of the coolest things we have ever done. I don't know how we have been coming to the Keys for so many years and never realized this gem was here. The only thing that could top it at this point would be actually swimming with them. Don't feel bad for the dolphins, they are non-releasable rescues. It is evident how much they love doing what they do. Dolphins are like giant wet puppies and spread sunshine everywhere they go, even on a rainy, cold and cloudy day.

We were very close to the dolphins. There's also the opportunity to get in the water with them.

When you are in the Keys (Marathon) you need to go and support this Great Research Center. All dolphins that are brought to the facility become permanent residents. This is not a Rehab and Release program. We were lucky to actually get great information from the Owner/Founder while watching the dolphins. He even tried to recruit our daughter..which would be a dream job for anyone interested in this field. They have educational groups you can join throughout the day. They also have a small Bird Sanctuary as well. We missed the Sea Lions as their habitat was being renovated.

Such an amazing experience, dolphins are just so amazing anyway - but the staff here are amazing and are passionate about dolphins. Visiting here and touching and interacting with these incredible animals highlights the importance of keeping them safe. It really was the experience of my wonderful vacation to the Keys that stands out as a wow time. Will look forward to coming back soon.

The dolphin encounter was truly a great once in a lifetime experience we will never forget. We spent some quality time with Tursi, Luna and Ranger. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and excellent with all of us and the dolphins. Tursi is a 50 year old dolphin with the best personality. She didn't exactly follow directions, but that made her even more loveable. We will cherish our memories of interacting with such amazing dolphins forever. If you are on the fence, choose dolphin research center and just go for the full experience. You'll love it.

We went here 13 years ago and came back this Spring Break and loved it just as much. Everyone that works here is wonderful! We had a great experience - highly recommend!!

What a fun place. And the people who worked here are energetic and passionate. The property itself is quite large, some shade under the boardwalk. They also appear to be adding boardwalk. Each show is really descriptive. They tell you so much info about dolphins, they let you play with them. And then they have showers in the washroom since you may be getting in the water. There is also a splash pad for play. At the end, there is an area to review photos. Seems they have several computers and monitors for viewing. While there was only one person, I thought they could run two station at once. Just load it up and let me see. Otherwise people are just waiting. There are probably nuances why, it just was long waiting and not being given attention on please wait.

My wife came here as a ten year old and it made her fall in love with dolphins so when coming back through the Keys as an adult it was a must stop. By far the coolest "aquarium" type attraction we've done. The no frills of this place allowed you to get up close and personal with dolphins even if you weren't doing a package. There were so many dolphins everywhere you could just hang out and watch them even when they weren't doing a training show. My wife loved that several of the animals were ones that had been there when she was a kid. Note that this is not an all day attraction. My guess is most people are going to spend 60-90 minutes.

I rarely go to touristy places BUT decided to try and see if it was worth the trip. We had a lovely time, met the dolphins and learned so much about each one, if you love dolphins this is the place, one on one interaction with them in their ponds, sea lion area was closed that day so we were not able to experience that attraction. We bought the yearly pass which gave many benefits including adopting a dolphin, great for the kids. They also have a schedule posted with the times of each event, they also have a nice gift shop for those momentous day at The Dolphin Research Center, oh BTW make sure to have the kids in bathing suits they have a small splash area for them.

On a trip to the Keys, we booked the experience to swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful which made the experience fun and memorable! We learned so much about the dolphins, while being able to be in the water and interact with them in a fun and safe environment. Upon entrance you get all day access to other events that are going on around the center, which allowed for even more fun! It was an amazing experience and well worth the value.

Omg this place is THE BEST! We met Bianca and Carly who are trainers at the DRC and they were just so sweet and passionate that we just had to check it out. My husband and I ended up doing the dolphin encounter and were SO happy we did! It was soooo fun to swim with the dolphins and hang out with them. They also has this super awesome informational session with the dolphins for everyone to watch which was super cool too! We loved DRC because we have been to like sea world and stuff but it doesn't compare. This is more of a habitat rather than a commercial show. They are rescuing dolphins and helping them live 2-3x their expected life span. We are happy to support them!

This is our second time in the facility!! I am really thankful for what you do with our veterans! My wife is 100 % service connected Navy veteran. I have noticed how helpful and peaceful it is the experience with the dolphins. This experience has also helped my wife a lot as she feels the calmness and stress free. The only concern or bad experience was that when I tried to utilize the bathroom by the front desk, an employee by the name "Angye" was really rude as she told me, " you don't use the bathroom until you pay" she did not even know who I was or not even a greet. Then, I found out she was the Guest supervisor ( speechless) with all the respect, how could you have someone in charge of the guest department who does not even know how to treat customers? I would recommend some customer service training. We are also part of the Wounded Warrior Alumni Program... I hope that other veterans won't have to go through any bad experience. I really felt diminished And discriminated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

It is a good place. It's VERY expensive. $70.00 for 2 of us. The programs were good and the narrator was entertaining and knowledgeable . We enjoyed our time there.

I tend to be skeptical of places that make money off of animals in captivity. Which means I do a lot of research before visiting any of them. We did a "meet the dolphin" experience. We arrived about an hour before our scheduled time so we could wander around. It was nice to see different dolphins and listen to a short program before our experience. I think this helped us identify what questions we wanted to ask. During the "meet the dolphin" we were able to get down on the dock and pet the dolphins in a few different ways. It was quite fun and the time flew by. Unfortunately because we were both participating, we have no photos of us with the two dolphins. I would definitely do this again, perhaps selecting another experience.

We had such a great time with Aleta & Merina during our swim. Catherine (their trainer) was so awesome! She was so passionate about the dolphins that she worked with & it was cute to see how they responded to all her commands. Dolphins are so smart! We had about 30 minutes in the lagoon during our visit. They also have a cool gift shop where you can get photos of your encounter (we did) and also some custom tee shirts that have artwork which was "done" by the dolphins themselves. They also have some sterling silver dolphin jewelry charms for sale as well. We had a great visit. Their dolphins are getting the best care in nutrition & health. Don't forget to check out their rare bird sanctuary as well.

Came here to swim with the dolphins with my boyfriend, as this is the largest dolphin sanctuary in the US! The staff was very friendly, and we got there about an hour early. We were able to walk the grounds and see different dolphin "shows" where the staff feed them and have them do tricks for the guests- SO cute! For $200, we were able to do a 30-min swim with the dolphins. I wish that we swam with them the whole time for that price, but it was a fun experience. The actual "swimming" consists of swimming to the center of the lagoon area (40 ft deep) and holding out your arms for a dorsal din pull from 2 dolphins. They take you in a circle in the lagoon then bring you back to the dock area. In total, the dorsal fin pull lasts less than 30 seconds. Most of the 30 min is spent doing tricks with the dolphins like hi-5, dancing, petting them, and other things on a waist-deep swim platform in the lagoon. There were 6 of us total, and 4 of us had 1 trainer and 2 dolphins, and the other group of 2 had another trainer with two dolphins. They had more of a private experience and were able to do more because they weren't sharing 2 dolphins among 4 people like we were- we had to wait for the other couple to do the tricks before we could, etc. But the sorting was random. Great place to visit if you are in marathon or Islamorada, even to just watch the dolphins and not swim with them!

What a wonderful experience. We did the family splash and it was very memorable. Lots of interaction with dolphins and everyone was very informative and helpful. Highly recommend

Had a fun time at the DRC. I really loved that they were dog friendly!! All of the staff greeted our fur kids with open arms too! The ticket price is very reasonable for what you experience. The dolphins even seemed incredibly interested in our pups:) Unfortunately it rained the day we visited but there are plenty of places to dodge the rain. We had some snacks at the snack cart too. They had a limited menu the day we visited. Plenty of free parking and if you're traveling with pets, we found a tiki style bar not far from there that offered 'dog beers' (broth).

Swam today with Luna & Summer, was as awesome as ever despite this being our (wife & I)(age 70) 3rd time (first time in the early 90's). People were friendly and professional. There was a dad and daughter about 8 years old who looked ecstatic afterwards ! Great time was had by all Highly recommend!!

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this sooner! If you haven't been to the DRC, GO NOW! It is by far the best place to see, learn and interact with dolphins. I've taken my family here countless times and always learn something new (did you know dolphins need fresh water in their diet?!). They offer many amazing interactions from swimming with the dolphins to trainer for a day. All the dolphins can be seenany time though as the whole experience is like being back stage.

I had a fantastic stop here on my way to the Keys. You can either stop by briefly and walk around and enjoy on your own, or you can book a more personalized or group event with the dolphins. They allow dogs on leashes which was great for my pups who were so curious about the dolphins in the water! The staff is super friendly, informative, and welcoming. They host information sessions regularly so you can get to known their facility and the dolphins.

Wow. 13 & 11 yr daughters enjoyed the time. The Encounters program allowed them to stay on a platform (not go in the water) and interact with a dolphin. I wholeheartedly recommend to all families with children.

My husband and I love visiting here. The people and dolphins are wonderful! While the chances to interact are expensive they are well worth it. Two of our granddaughters did the Trainer for a day Encounter and absolutely loved it. I am sure our grandson will want a turn at trainer his next trip down. I make sure I get at least one Encounter every time I go. You pay a reasonable price to enter( we keep our membership through parent level symbolic adoption) and stay as long as you want or come and go that day as desired. You can watch and talk to dolphins, birds, sea lions, tortoises and iguanas(just don't get too close to that tail).

I was surprised at the cost and was a bit frustrated at first. It appeared all we would experience was seeing dolphins in small pens. Then, Morgan walked over and everything changed! Morgan, one of the conservationists, talked with us one-on-one for 10-20 minutes. She fully described the Center's purpose and detailed the depths they reach to ensure the health and wellbeing of the animals in their care. She answered most questions before we had them and then answered our many more. Had I just been there for the dance session, I would've left very disappointed. Knowing the "whys" for the dance session and all the work they do for the good of the animals made me a true convert. I am so glad my entrance fee is supporting such a quality organization.

This is a nice little nonprofit with loads of dolphins. They have little short fun shows about every 30 minutes where you can ask questions. They have lots of opportunities to interact with dolphins in the water. From swims , to family splashes to dolphins painting . All of this is above the general admission. They had a fun splash pad for the kids also. We enjoyed a nice afternoon here.

This is an easy one star because it was an overpriced excuse for so-called research. There was no evidence of research in any areas. I paid $25 ($3 off for being a Veteran) to watch a poor excuse of dolphins giving people who paid much more than me rides. It seemed cruel. The woman who was talking up on one of four platforms was so in accurate about treatment and how they can't be released because they are born and resisted in capitivity....even suggesting in storm surges they prefer to stay ina cage. That's what plantation owners said about slaves. I'd avoid this place. Nonono. Don't visit. There appears to be a sea mammals place a few miles north on the other side of the road that might be better... much better.

They tell you that these dolphins are free to come and go as they please but they are completely netted off from any sort of escape route. This stop was the low light of our trip and utterly depressing. If you care about dolphins you won't want to see this please. It's not a research center but a holding center.

We had Dolphins Summer & Santini they were the absolute cutest things in the world and were so generous and kind to us. More important our guide Wade was so so incredibly sweet to our special needs brother and made sure he was comfortable the entire time. He even took more time for him to say goodbye at the end because he didn't get as much time in the water as us with it being too cold. If you ever go I highly recommend it and ask for wade he is awesome!

My 13yo daughter & I visited on Valentines Day and had one of the most amazing experiences of our life! We did the Dolphin Encounter and enjoyed every moment. The magnitude of the beauty & connection with these animals almost had me in tears. The facility is well taken care of and the staff truly adore the animals they are custodians of. They are truly doing a great work with & for these animals which made it worth every penny! Plan on going back so my husband & boys can experience the wonder too!

If you want to have a great experience with dolphins, this is the place to go. The staff were so friendly and available to answer questions. It was nice to see dolphins in a protected area. These dolphins are rescued and are brought up there. There several different options of how you can interact with them. There are also other animals (sea lions, birds, and turtles) that have been rescued. My husband and I just did the daily pass ($25.00 a person if you purchase online).

Very sad and surprised to see what this place evolved into. About 14 years ago, I was offered a job here as a veterinary technician and lab assistant. Back then the dolphin population was small (about 10-15 dolphins) and all were rescues or donations from other marine entertainment venues. The dolphins did not perform or do swims/interactions, they actually did research and served the community with rescue assistance. Visiting today was shocking, 27 dolphins occupying a space designed for half that. And the most disturbing part is they having been breeding dolphins in captivity for their own use in shows and swims. They still have nonprofit status, but it is really wrong that they maintain that status when other marine parks in the area are doing a better job and paying taxes. Theater of the sea is actually an entertainment marine park for profit that whose dolphins have enclosures twice the size and they absolutely do not breed dolphins. This is just wrong, and so sad from what they set out to do years and years ago. Gross and irresponsible to support, definitely will never recommend.

AMAZING!!! Highlight of our vacation! Did the dolphin experience in the water with the dolphins who pull you around and do tricks for you, they even gave us a kiss. Can't recommend this place enough

An amazing day trip out of key west. We had such an amazing time here and it was so much fun to meet the dolphins and see how well they are taken care of and how they interact with the trainers. A must do for all ages!!! Splurge for the $210 interaction. So worth it and your money goes to support the work they do there!

This place surpassed all my expectations. It was worth the money. We did the Dolphin Experience. We got there two hours early and got to watch shows and learn about the dolphins before we got in the water. Pax and Talon were the best male dolphins. Make sure you watch their show and research. They will entertain you and you will fall in love. The next part was the water part. We were on a platform with two other people and had two dolphins : Marina and Cayro. I was scared but they were very gentle with me. The trainer said if they don't want to do something they don't have too. They don't use negative reinforcement but positive. They like praise and cheers too. We got to touch kiss and do tricks with them. We did a dorsal swim as well. I can't wait to go back. I can't wait to see them again. Good job to the trainers and big thanks to all the dolphins for a memory I will never forget

Awesome Experience with Great Staff! Very friendly, welcoming and eager to share their knowledge. All of the animals are swimming freely and interested in interacting with the staff. Courtney W. was a great Experience Instructor!!

This place looked fun, but I wasn't sure if it'd really be worth $25 to visit, since they really hype up their more expensive offerings over just the base ticket. I can confirm: it is totally worth $25. It looks small on Google maps, but that's just because they don't have any bells and whistles, it's just nonstop marine mammals, all the time, everywhere you look. They have one sort of show or another going basically all the time (except for a couple times a day when they take breaks and just show videos). I could honestly have stayed all day (we had to get back to Miami, so I only stayed for a couple hours, which was not quite enough time). I learned a lot about dolphins and sea lions, but more importantly, holy *carp* the animals were super cute, and you get to be right up close, much closer than a traditional sea life place like Seaworld. As they show, their shows are actually just as much for the animals' benefit (training, etc.) as for the humans - I especially liked the show that was basically just free play, where they let the sea lions (some of whom were basically toddlers!) play with whatever toys they wanted, and talked about how each of them has their own personality... the cutest thing was how apparently one of them thinks the absolute most fun game on the planet is to bonk a volleyball over the fence and then make their trainer run and fetch it from the ocean - and then right when they were describing that, she came up with a new game, bonk the volleyball right under the pedestrian bridge where it's even harder to retrieve. Improv comedy at its finest right there. So yeah. Totally worth it. (Make sure to use the promo on their website if you can buy tickets at least a day in advance.)

This is my first experience being up close with a dolphin and it was very memorable. The only thing preventing me from giving this place five stars is that they don't really permit your own photogr

They treat the dolphins with love and care. All the dolphins are so happy and it is the experience of a lifetime!

I had so much fun here, my husband still makes fun of me for turning into a child when we came here. It was awesome! It was a great day of fun walking from show to show to learn and watch all the amazing dolphins show off the tricks they have learned at this facility. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly, and you could see they had a great connection and respect for these rescued dolphins. The dolphins seemed very happy and healthy, I wish this facility was closer to home so I could visit more but it was a fun way to spend a day.

I give 3 stars because the staff does really seem to care about the Dolphins, it does seem to be a great sanctuary for the dolphins. The research center is kind of small not much to do Unless you purchase a encounter do not expect to spend more then 2 hours here. We did the family splash. In this encounter you can stand on a metal platform that is under the water. With that being said we have 7 in our group, the season had 9 of us total. The cute couple with us received their own platform, our family was shoved on the second platform all together. Well that resulted in mom and littlest child having no room so we had to stay on the floating platform instead of the submerged one that we paid to stand on. The encounter itself was very short. We got to give 1 dolphin a high five and a few of us got to throw a toy. $900 and 15 mins later we were done. I was very disappointed I wasn't offered any area on the other platform to enjoy with my toddler as well. Oh well ya live and learn . Oh and pictures were reasonable but it was only 1 pose with multiple photos ‍

Love the inclusivity for people with disabilities this place has. They adapted our visit to meet my adult disabled son at his level so he could enjoy the visit with the family. It was an absolute pleasure to visit.

The Dolphin Research Center did something that I have been trying to do for years. Prior to coming here, my daughter did not like eating fish. But, one visit was all it took. We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. It had always been her dream to swim with dolphins. It was time to make her dream come true. They have different types of programs for you and the dolphins. We chose the Dolphin Encounter where my daughter could be in the water with the dolphin. We made reservations by signing up on the website. Reservations are nice because we ended up getting there late, and there was a lot of walk ins that day. My daughter was able to meet Delta and Gambit, two of their male dolphins. She was able to splash with them and pet them. The dolphins gave her a ride around the lagoon after she swam out into the open water. They had different trainers working with both the dolphins and the participants. When the trainer found out it was my daughter's birthday, she told the dolphins to look for a gift for her. They initially found a ring, and gave it to her. But, I objected and told her that she could not accept a ring from a boy. So they sent the dolphins to look for another gift. This time they brought her a seashell. My daughter dropped the seashell, and quickly reached for it. As she reached for it, she was bitten by a resident Mangrove Snapper. The dolphins saw the incident and chased the Snapper away. The bite was superficial. One of the visitors at the park was a physician. He looked at it and said it was okay, and need a bandage. The trainers immediately wrote an incident report, and provided first aid. After the dolphin encounter, we walked around the center, and watched the dolphins playing. They also had an Iguana on a rock that we were able to stare at. The Dolphin Reseach Center is a great place to learn about dolphins, and to interact with them. It was worth the price of admission for the family. As for snappers? After the bite, my daughter got her revenge by eating snapper that night. She now likes eating fish.

My favorite place in Marathon! Excellent therapy Adopt a dolphin today! Dolphin swim Dolphin splash all good

What an incredible nonprofit! This is a must see for people of all ages! We loved everything about DRC.