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    Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder

    4.6 (101 reviews)
    Closed • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Elena K.

    Did the Dockside experience with my husband, where you can interact with the dolphins without getting in the water. I was initially worried I'd feel I was missing out from the experience of getting in (especially since there was a couple doing that option right next to us), but we still had a blast! The team clearly values the dolphins' health and safety and have a great relationship with all the animals. We also learned a fair bit about dolphins, like the fact that they shed their skin every couple of hours. Nicole at the front desk was incredibly warm and helpful to give us an intro to the organization. The team clearly is very passionate and invested in their mission, which is great to see.

    Steve D.

    I scheduled a splash and wade session for my two daughters (both 11). It was one of the highlights of their vacation. The dolphins were amazing and the people really taught them some new facts about the animals. There were adults doing the splash and wade also so don't feel that it's just for young kids.

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    Lauryn N.

    I took a marine mammal behavior class through DPMMR at the University of Miami that lasted a semester, and this is the place you wanna visit if you're interested in learning about the conservation of dolphins while having fun! The trainers are all amazing and the dolphins are adorable. They also have a very nice gift shop with lots of souvenir options (necklaces, stuffed animals, towels, etc.) and everyone here is very knowledgeable and friendly!

    Getting a kiss from Tug was a highlight for my husband and I. We had so much fun interacting with Tug and Zoe.
    Jennifer C.

    We had an absolutely wonderful time meeting the trainer and doing tricks with Tug and Zoe. My husband and I would highly recommend Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder!

    William L.

    This place was awesome. My kids had huge smiles on their faces (that's hard to do.) The staff greeted us with smiles and immediately began to share what makes them special. The kids enjoyed learning about the attitudes of the different dolphins. They got to get up close and personal with them. As a parent, I loved watching them perform together. I took lots of pictures and we've got lots of memories. My daughter is in an AP Marine Biology course in school and left with more info for class. Thanks!

    Caroline is amazing

    Best dolphin offerings, heavy on personalization to the guest and also the animals, the trainers, staff and 6 dolphins work together as a family unit, some having worked together for 20 years. The dolphin mental and physical wellbeing is paramount and the educational experience is second to none. Trainer for a Day/Half Day is well worth the cost, same as Paint with a Dolphin and both very unique offerings. ​

    Andrea M.

    This was a fantastic experience . We started our day with Skye who told us what to expect, a few guideline , dolphin anatomy and some fun facts . She did a great job . Then we moved on to our in the water experience with Jessica . The interactions we had with the dolphins we will remember forever . Jessica's excitement and her love of what she does was very apparent as well as her love for the dolphins . She was very personable and really made the experience so much fun . We spent almost 2 hours with Marylou , who showed us "the back of the house " . The work that goes in to feeding these guys is insane . We also got to see what they monitor for each dolphin and how they keep track of everything . The animals individualized healthcare is better than most people have . These animals are treated extremely well , cared for and loved . Marylou answered all of our questions and had my grandson Jacob help her track their respirations . All of the staff works very hard and were very friendly . I would even do this again in the future I enjoyed it so much . Your money goes to a great cause when you visit this facility . Five stars all the way !

    Tansy W.

    Did the Connect to Protect dolphin tour and had a blast! Absolutely loved it. Time playing with the dolphins was probably only about 30 min but still totally worth it. They take tons of photos for you but they are pricey ($30 per photo or $80 for all photos, so obviously we did the latter). Highly recommend!

    Steve D.

    Wow, what an experience for Our 12 year old daughter! Staff were super friendly and very informative! We chose the connect to protect package....AND of course we went with the photo package! The pictures were phenomenal! The dolphin's were very obedient, which made our time seem short. However this is not timed and was super impressed that my daughter was able to do all the tricks they had asked! So please be understanding on the time part. Again, we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity! Thank you!

    Josh S.

    I thought the Marine Mammal Protection Act had entirely eliminated human beings coming into close contact with marine mammals. There are loopholes though, and Dolphins Plus has exposed it in the most humane way. Being my first time swimming with dolphins, I'm sure I could have found satisfaction at any venue. What impresses me about DP though is just how much they care not only about you as a customer, but also the safety, security, and wellbeing of the dolphins. This is something that I know for a fact many organizations do not do the best job of balancing, and yet somehow DP has found a way. In addition to the dolphin aspect of DP, the customer service and environment are phenomenal! Being someone who has gone to quite a few different conservation parks and has interacted with many of their staff on a professional level, I think that Dolphins Plus is by far one of the best when it comes to interfacing with the customers. All around, DP provided myself and my family an amazingly magical and fun experience (as can be seen in the photos below), so I know for sure that it will be a go-to next time I'm in the Keys, and I hope you'll consider doing the same.

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    We had a great experience swimming with a dolphin. The trainers were all very friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Highly recommend this place. Great staff. Experience of a lifetime. The dolphins had so much personality and seemed very happy.

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    The were the best! Very educational & fun. I would highly recommend you stop by & swim with the Dolphins.

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