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Dolphin Cove Research & Education Center

Dolphin Cove Research & Education Center
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Type of Site
Theme Parks, Zoos, Aquaria, Entertainment Venues, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Science, Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: $20-$30
Prices vary by type of encounter desired.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Mobility Obstacles: Waterways
Notes: Most of the activities are not wheelchair accessible; call ahead for details.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Dolphin Cove Research & Education Center

Swim with dolphins, explore Everglades


Family Time Off The Beaten Path Must See

Address: Phone:
Mile Marker 101.9 Bayside
Key Largo
Key West, FL 33037
+1 305 451 4060 / +1 877 365 2683
Fax: +1 305 451 4021

Description

Devoted to their roles as a research and education center, this operation also lets you swim with its bottlenose dolphins or meet them in nose-to-bottlenose sessions. A number of other activities are offered, ranging from sunset cruises, ecology tours into the Everglades, kayak and canoe voyages, and crocodile tours to see the endangered American crocodile. Dolphin swims are $150 for about 90 minutes with the friendly creatures, an observation opportunity with the dolphins is $21.50, and other tours vary in price so give them a call to explore the options.


What you should know before visiting Dolphin Cove Research & Education Center

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 8a-5p M-Su
Visit Time: 1.5hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: You can easily spend another half day here if you book any of the guided water tours. Participants must be at least 7 years old. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Price: $20-$30
Price Notes: Prices vary by type of encounter desired.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX

Exposure

Outdoor with some covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Notes: MM 101.9
Parking Availability: Yes


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