Dolphins Plus, Inc.

Key Largo, United States

4.5

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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Private Lot
Good for Kids
Yes

Description

Specialties

At Dolphins Plus our sea lion and dolphin swims entail a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with our dolphins and sea lions for an exhilarating and unforgettable experience. In addition, we offer one of the most exceptional marine mammal educational experiences available to students of all ages, as well as a research program designed to promote a greater understanding of marine mammals worldwide.

History

Established in 1980.

Dolphins Plus was established in 1980, offering the first swim-​with-​the-​dolphin encounter in the United States. The «natural swim», an unconventional and unique snorkeling experience, involving no primary reinforcement or controlled behavior, served as the facility’s main interactive program from 1980 to 1990. In 1990, the concept of recreational dolphin-​human therapy facilitated the development of a trained series of interactions between special needs children and the resident dolphins. The «structured swim» evolved from this program in 1995 and satisfied the public’s desire to interact with dolphins through a variety of trained behaviors.