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Dive into an unforgettable private dolphin swim experience in Key Largo, Florida. Explore crystal-clear waters while learning about marine life and conservation.
Dive into an unforgettable private dolphin swim experience in Key Largo, Florida. Explore crystal-clear waters while learning about marine life and conservation.
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Operated by Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder · Key Largo, Florida
easy.
2–3 hours.
Participants should be in average physical health and comfortable swimming in open water but no specialized fitness level is required.
Yes, children aged 5 and older can join, but they must be supervised by an adult and meet swimming safety requirements.
Basic swimming ability and comfort in open water are important, but no advanced skills are required as staff provide support throughout.
Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and optionally a waterproof phone case or camera.
Yes, the Splash and Swim is offered year-round but availability may vary due to weather or conservation protocols.
Professional photographers are available for purchase, but personal waterproof cameras or phone cases are allowed for limited photography.
Absolutely. Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder is committed to ethical animal care, prioritizing the health and well-being of all dolphins involved.
Key Largo is known as the 'Diving Capital of the World' and has long served as a crucial area for marine research and conservation.
Dolphins Plus actively participates in rescue and rehabilitation efforts, educating visitors to foster greater environmental stewardship in the Florida Keys.
Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder, based in Key Largo, Florida, operates hands-on dolphin encounters, educational exhibits, and marine mammal rescue programs. The facility offers a range of experiences led by Animal Care specialists and expert trainers, including behind-the-scenes tours, interactive swims, and immersive Trainer for a Day programs. Visitors can tour diet preparation areas, the veterinary lab, and rehabilitation spaces during the Caring for Dolphins Tour and Hard Hat Tour, gaining factual insight into animal healthcare and nonprofit hospital operations. Dolphin Life programs hosted on site provide personalized encounter options such as the Connect to Protect Swim, Discover Dolphins Dockside, Splash & Swim, and full- or half-day Trainer for a Day experiences. These encounters include behaviors like handshakes, belly rubs, foot pushes, dorsal tows, and belly rides in ocean-water lagoons and deep-water environments, guided by trained staff. The Exploratorium, a 2,000-square-foot interactive marine-life museum on site, features aquariums and exhibits focused on rescue, veterinary care, and local ecology, welcoming children aged 5 and up. Dolphins Plus also supports rescue and research through donations, helping respond to whales and dolphins in distress and sustain ambassador animals that participate in educational programs. Programs emphasize education, animal welfare, and vetted staff supervision to ensure safe, informative experiences. All tours and encounters are designed to be educational, regulated by trained animal care professionals, and intended to deepen public understanding of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and marine mammal rehabilitation. Programs welcome families, educators, researchers and enthusiasts to learn about dolphin care and marine rehabilitation locally today.
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