My parents & I recently took my daughter for a visit,something she has wanted to do for several years. I felt that the amount of time each participant spent with the dolphins should have been longer for the price. $180.00 for approximately 7 minutes contact is a little steep. I understand the money helps keep the place going but, which is fine, but it wouldn't hurt to allow more time swimming with them. :(

The Dolphin Research Center is a nice place to see dolphins in their natural habitat. There re plenty of viewing spaces in the park to watch the dolphins and other sea life while they are not performing for the people. Guests can call ahead to reserve a swim with the dolphins as well; however, you may want to do this a few months in advance. The ...

WE ARE IN MID 60'S AND FRANKLY THOUGHT OUR VISIT WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT.NOT MUCH ACTIVITY AND GROUNDS WERE UNIMPRESSIVE.PERHAPS IF YOU ARE INCLINED TO SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS, THE EXPERIENCE MAY OFFSET THE NEGATIVES.
CHILDREN PROBABLY WOULD ENJOY. SEEMED PRICEY FOR WHAT IS THERE.

I've always wanted to 'swim with the dolphins' and my dream finally came true on December 8, 2007 while visiting Florida with my husband for our 40th wedding anniversary. We truly enjoyed our visit at The Dolphin Research Center. It was well run and very informative and the staff was great! I loved meeting and getting to know ...

I don't mind paying a high price to further the study of these wonderful mammals but I think the Center could be run much more efficiently. Obviously the management are tied up in petty bickering and the steering committee, if steering an actual boat, would go in circles heading nowhere.

The Dolphin Research Center is a lovely place with wonderful animals and the founding precept is great. That said, I must also say that I was terribly disappointed with my last few visits to the facility. I have been a member of the Center for several years and visit it quite frequently. My last visit was last year and I was appalled by the actions ...

We loved all the shows and swimming with the dolphins. Being able to saty as long as we would like. We will never forget it!!!

My 3 year old son had a blast with this experience! The trainers are very patient with newbies and the entire park exhibits all that the Keys are all about. We loved our time there so much that we now sponser a dolphin there. Thank you DRC for a memorable time!

The staff are very friendly, the dolphins themselves are spectacular, and the center is very well designed and organized. There are lots of opportunities to interact with the dolphins, and to learn about them. The dolphins seem very happy, and last time I visited they had 3 baby dolphins! Plus, the gift shop is excellent.