Join a fun and educational wildlife tour in Key Largo, where you’ll meet colorful macaws and playful dolphins. Perfect for animal lovers and families looking for a memorable outdoor experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, no special training required
Wildlife
History
Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder has been a pioneer in marine rescue and education since its founding, emphasizing rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
Conservation
The facility actively participates in marine mammal rescue and wildlife education, promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder
Join a fun and educational wildlife tour in Key Largo, where you’ll meet colorful macaws and playful dolphins. Perfect for animal lovers and families looking for a memorable outdoor experience.
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.
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Hands-on swims, tours, and programs
Location
Key Largo, FL
Situated in the Florida Keys
Rescue & Care
Nonprofit hospital
Rehabilitation and veterinary care
Family Friendly
Ages 5+
Exploratorium welcomes children
Reserve a tour or encounter to learn about dolphin care, rescue, and rehabilitation with trained professionals.
Arrive early
Arriving 15 minutes early ensures you get the best view and a full experience.
Protect from the sun
Bring sunscreen and hats as you'll be outdoors for most of the tour.
Respect the animals
Follow guides' instructions to ensure safety and well-being of the animals.
Bring a camera
Capture memorable moments during the up-close encounters with macaws and dolphins.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during outdoor activities.
summer
Hat
Shield your face from the sun while outside.
summer
Comfortable clothing
Wear lightweight clothing suitable for outdoor conditions.
spring/ summer/ fall
Camera
Capture photos of the animal encounters.