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What’s It Like Swimming With Dolphins?

Swimming with dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Some of the most frequently asked questions regarding swimming with dolphins include:

What is it like to swim with dolphins?
What should I expect from my dolphin encounter?
How long is your program, and how long will I be in the water?

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THE ENCOUNTERS

Dolphin Encounters at Dolphins Plus

Signature Swim

The best of both Worlds! In our Signature Swim program you will start off with some intimate introductory behaviors in the shallow water and then swim into the deep water for some faster pace fun!

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Shallow Water Encounter

The Shallow Water Dolphin Encounter here at Dolphins Plus is a waist deep dolphin interaction program. The program allows you to meet our dolphins up close and personal, while standing comfortably in shallow water.

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Dolphin Dockside

This up-close and personal dockside encounter with one of our Common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) has guests join their trainer on a floating platform to experience behaviors like belly rubs, poses, and handshakes.

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Trainer For A Day

Shadow a trainer for a day at Dolphins Plus! This program combines dolphin interactions with a behind the scenes look into marine mammal care and training. Please join us for this unique and exciting educational opportunity!

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Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

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Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

Our friends
in action

Our dolphins think they oughta be in pictures. We couldn’t agree more!

Check out some great candid shots of our marine mammal family in action.

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Testimonials

See what people are saying about their experience

Wanted to visit here long before I got a chance. My experience was one that I will never forget. If I were to live this life over again, I would work there. This is not your typical dolphin tourist attraction, by far. Read up, learn about this wonderful place and you may fall in love also.

-Debbie

We were so close and the trainers were amazing. The trainer working with my daughter so she could give the dolphin a kiss was terrific. My daughter got to "pet" the mom dolphin and her 9 month old baby and also interact with them from the little dock for a short while before giving them a kiss.

-TripAdvisor MaggieS1234

I cant say enough about this place!! We had such a wonderful time here! There are many options of things to do here but we chose to kiss the dolphins! Wonderful experience!!! Before you do any encounters they give you a excellent presentation about the dolphins ( we learned a lot ) and then they give safety information! The staff is wonderful!!! They truly love the animals and make sure that you are also enjoying your encounter!

-TripAdvisor 1bunbun

The internship at Dolphins Plus changed my life! The experience of participating in diet preparations, facility maintenance, data entry, and being part of the day to day operations solidified my dreams of becoming a marine mammal trainer one day!

-Cassie Snyder, Animal Care and Training Intern

The Dolphins Plus Animal Care and Training Internship was a great experience and showed me just how much hard work and dedication goes into marine mammal training. It helped me to achieve my life long dream of becoming a trainer at Dolphins Plus!

-Jordan Walker, Animal Care and Training Intern

I just wanted to mention that this was the most organized internship that I have ever had. I really appreciated that I always had something to work on so that I was moving forward each day. I really loved getting to intern at Dolphins Plus this summer! Thank you for everything!

-Cori S.

The summer animal care and training internship was AMAZING! My semester finished later than most, so I ended up having to start the internship later and they were extremely helpful and understanding! The trainers caught me up to speed and made sure that I was on track to do well! I also learned so much more at Dolphins Plus than I have anywhere else. This program is a great one for any level of intern, whether it is their first internship or their third.

-Allie H.

I completed the Animal Care and Training Internship at Dolphins Plus. It was an amazing experience and I will never forget my time there. As if seeing the dolphins everyday wasn't rewarding enough, all of the trainers and staff were extremely nice and eager to have you learn as much as you can during your time here. I fell in love with this facility, my fellow interns, and the amazing trainers that have taught me so much. I would highly suggest this internship if you have an interest in the marine mammal training field.

-Amanda A.

This was an amazing internship experience! It was well-rounded with lots of elements of education and animal training, providing me with unique opportunities to help me pursue my future career. I would recommend this internship for anyone looking to learn more about this field and gain valuable experience that would help them acquire a trainer position some day.

-Jessica B.

Dolphins Plus is an amazing facility and the animal care and training internship was such a great experience! I learned so much about the marine mammal training field and made the greatest friends (humans and dolphin) along the way. This internship will show you all of the hard work that goes into marine mammal facilities and has encouraged me to continue pursing my dreams of becoming a dolphin trainer one day!

-Alyssa A.

I absolutely loved the internship at Dolphin's Plus. It is by far the most hands on experience I have had in the marine mammal internship field. I recommend this internship to everyone.

-Anna W.

I really loved this internship. It was nice to work in an atmosphere where everyone cared for one another in addition to caring for the animals. I was able to learn an immense amount of skills and knowledge that will forever stay with me as I progress through this field.

-Caleb B.

I came to Dolphins Plus for the dolphins, and ended up staying for one of the most wonderful group of people I've ever had the pleasure of working alongside. This internship will absolutely jump-start your advancement into the animal care industry!

-Trenton

My Summer internship at Dolphins Plus was an incredibly rewarding experience. The knowledge I gained from the amazing staff and animals is valuable and I will carry it/build upon it throughout my future career.

-Alyssa B.

To put it simply, this internship was the most extraordinary thing I have ever done. I fell in love with six beautiful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, met the most amazing people, and spent my entire summer immersed in an environment that fostered learning, personal growth, and a desire to make a difference. There may have been many buckets to clean and lots of daily tasks to do, but it never felt like work.

-Anna B.

Dolphins Plus is an amazing place to ask questions, grow as a future animal caretaker/trainer in an uplifting team setting, and to experience the presence of some inspiring animals and people.

-Katie M.

The animal care internship with Dolphins Plus was one of the most beneficial additions to my education thus far. I felt extremely valued and a true part of the team. I would recommend this internship to anyone that is thinking of going into an animal related field.

-Rachel C.

Make sure you enjoy and have so much fun every day during your internship because trust me when I say time will fly. You will learn so much every day and be given many responsibilities. And seeing the dolphins every day is the best

-Kaitlyn B.

Dolphins Plus Bayside
101900 Overseas Hwy Key Largo, FL
33037 Located at MM 102 Bayside

Call: 305-451-1993

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