First of all, there is a big disclaimer, the dolphins are not forced to do anything they do not want to do. I mean, who are we humans to say that the dolphins must do what we tell them to do. These are dolphin in a natural habitat who will interact and be with humans because they like us, not bec...
This place is amazing! This was the first time I ever met a dolphin. I participated in the meet a dolphin program. The trainer took us on a platform and we pet them and did a hand/fin shake. The trainer was very nice and helpful and the dolphins seemed excited to interact with us.
The staff were ...
Kasey, Diva and Atoche were wonderful! We had such a good time petting the dolphins and learning all about center and how they take care of the ones born at the facility as well as the rescues that the center brings in. Kasey was very knowledgeable and answered all our quirky questions. Pictures wer...
1992, a long time ago. Glad you are still going strong! Swimming in the same pool as the dolphins was amazing! Would love to return some day!
I had the best time there all of the trainers were so nice and friendly they talked to us about how they got into dolphins and more. If you give this place less than four stars I don t know what your problem is I would give a million dollars to the place! I did the dolphin swim and it was so fun lov...
Hubby & I did the family splash program where you are standing on a platform in a sea water section of the research center with the dolphins. We had the pleasure of being introduced to Cayo; a 14 yr old dolphin. We were able to touch, give commands and play with Cayo. Our instructor (4got her name.....
A can t-miss stop off in the Keys at mile marker 59. The Dolphin Research Center in a non-profit, cruelty-free facility which differentiates it from competitors where dolphins might be forced to perform. I had an ear-to-ear smile the entirety of my visit and we became members which saved us on admis...
If you haven't been please go!! Amazing experience. Beautifully operated. Employees are amazing and so friendly and helpful. 100% hands down best experience
The Dolphin Research Centre might practice the highest standards of captive care, but it is still a cruel and miserable existence compared to the life these dolphins would have in the wild.
In the wild, dolphins hydrate through their food. As they are fed dead fish in captivity, they must be tube...
Great family fun place that will steal your heart please support their ongoing efforts with dolphins. These guys are so much fun to watch and they are playful and curious.
The Dolphin Research Center, also known as the DRC, is a cute place for the family in Marathon FL. They have dolphins and sea lions at the center and a variety of activities that can be booked in advance or purchased a la cart while on site. We purchased the family splash dolphin swim with our kids ...
This was a fantastic experience! A few of us in our party almost didn t go because we weren t participating in the personalized encounter with the dolphins like the rest and didn t think much else would be going on. So glad we decided to go too! Loved it!! There were so many informational sessio...
This is the place to go if you want to see and learn about happy, well loved and cared for dolphins. You can go and watch them swim around, and the dolphins come over and watch you sometimes. There are programs throughout the day that have narration while you watch a trainer work with the dolphins a...
The service is mean when i wanted to play with the animals one of them said SIR WHY DONT YOU NOT DO THAT in a rude way plz fix your attitude then i will come more often .
Staff was very informative and friendly. Overall a great experience! We definitely recommend visiting here if you visit the keys!
Its a must stop for anyone who loves dolphins, sea lions or chances at seeing iguanas as well. Loaded with happy dolphins that love to play, communicate and bring a personal interaction most never get with marine wildlife. Best stop of the trip for my family.
Always a good time. Great staff and and very educational! We go every time we go to the keys! They need and deserve everyones support!
so worth it!!! The dolphins are so beautiful. Staff is great and there is a little water park for the kids which is awesome to cool down.
A wonderful way to spend a few hours and learn about what DRC is doing to sustain the dolphins. I really enjoyed seeing Pax and Talon play -- the trainers and staff are extremely knowledgeable. They truly enjoy their work and are dedicated to the preservation of sea life. A visit not to be missed!
Just had the best experience. The staff are incredibly kind and the animals love them so much. Its intimate, educational, and I smiled the whole time. What a great way to see these beautiful dolphins up close. I will always come back! Thanks to the staff for a great time and seeing all of their hard...
Well worth the visit. The dolphins are incredible, and Victoria did a wonderful job educating us on the Research Center's objectives.
We visited with our family this past weekend and had a wonderful time doing the Family Dolphin Splash. It was the perfect choice for our family: mom, dad, 6 year old, 13 month old and grandma. Courtney, the woman who did our encounter, was so friendly with our kids, and made the experience super eng...
What a great experience. Did the family experience and the trainer spent a lot of time answering questions after our time in the water. You definitely feel the staff care about the dolphins deeply. Will be returning in the future to support their mission.
It was an awesome place to visit. Staff was very nice and knowledgeable.
I visited sometime in the mid 1990 s. I glad they are still going strong. I had a wonderful encounter with the dolphins and it left a wonderful impression on my memory. I learned much about these amazing creatures and it has stayed with me for all these years. I strongly recommend this place for a v...
We really enjoyed our time and making memories! The dolphins and trainers were so much fun, we will definitely be back! Thank you to all staff for everything!
My husband bought this tour for our wedding anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful! We got to swim with the dolphins and this is smth that we will keep never forget Thank you so much, we really enjoyed it
I have been visiting DRC for over 30 years and never get tired of going. The people a friendly, the dolphins might be friendlier. Peaceful, beautiful, entertaining, and educational all at the same time.
This place is inspiring! All the wonderful work done by the Dolphin Research Center is amazing! Today we participated in a wounded warriors project program to help our veterans. It was spectacular! It is a clean facili with dedicated staff who love their job so much! You can tell they truly care ...