Have you ever wondered where to swim with dolphins in Florida? Swimming with dolphins is often on many people’s list of things to do, and if you’re visiting Florida, then there are plenty of places to meet and swim with dolphins.
If you are planning on a dolphin encounter of swimming with dolphins in Florida, then check the booking conditions for any age restrictions before you book. The most common dolphin you’ll find in Florida is the Common bottlenose dolphin, or sometimes known as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. These are blue and gray on top with lighter sides.
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821
If you’re visiting Discovery Cove for the day, there is the option to add a dolphin swim to your ticket. There are many reasons to book a visit to Discovery Cove including swimming with dolphins.The park is owned by the Seaworld Parks & Entertainment, offering an all inclusive day out in Florida.
A signature dolphin swim experience at Discovery Cove includes a group meeting with a dolphin in one of the crystal clear swimming areas. You will be taught about the animal behaviors and even have the chance to feed your dolphin as well.
The dolphin swim can take place in deep or shallow water, and there really isn’t a lot of difference between the two options. There are also plenty of photo opportunities as well which are a great memory of your dolphin swim experience.
Read our full review of Discovery Cove
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
9600 N Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Marineland is the World’s first oceanarium offering one of a kind dolphin experiences. A dolphin encounter at Marineland involves meeting a dolphin, joining the dolphin in the water and the chance to become a dolphin trainer for the day.
The swim adventure offers you the chance to touch, feel and play with the dolphins before enjoying a swim. Marineland is also home to Sand Tiger sharks, Terrapins, Sea Turtles, Stingrays and Eels.
Dolphins Plus Bayside
101900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
If you want to swim with dolphins in Key Largo then a visit to Dolphins Plus is on the list. Your in water dolphin experience includes the options to shadow a trainer for the day, shallow dolphin swims and also the signature dolphin swim experience.
If you don’t want to swim with dolphins but want to meet them, there is also the opportunity to meet and interact with them from a floating platform.
Dolphin Connection
61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050
There are five different interactive experiences to choose from at Dolphin Connection. Families with young children may decide to meet dolphins from the dock side. There is also a deep water swim with one or even two dolphins. Photo packs are also included in each of the experience packages.
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, FL 33050
The dolphin research center is a marine mammal education and research facility in Florida. You can see and learn about dolphins during your visit as well as book a dolphin swim.
Purchasing a dolphin encounter also permits access to the additional facilities in the park which include seeing the sea lions and tropical birds.
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
At Gulf World Marine Park there are daily educational shows with dolphins, sea lions and a features and friends show. If you’re wishing to book a dolphin experience there are a variety of options available.
If you wish to purchase photos, then do this in advance to save money. You may think you won’t want to buy photo packages, but I guarantee you will want to take the memories home with you in photos as well as in your hearts.
Miami Swim With Dolphin Tours
247 SW 8th St #275, Miami, FL 33130
A ticket for a dolphin experience also allows access to the whole park for the day. Why not visit with dolphins in Miami in crystal clear water making those memories. You will be able to watch, touch, interact and play with the dolphins in the shallow water marine adventure.
This swimming with dolphins experience is available 365 days of the year. You can even swim with dolphins on Christmas Day!
Theater Of The Sea
84721 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Theater of the Sea is located in the Florida Keys. It’s one of the oldest marine mammal facilities in the World. The rescue center offers dolphin swim experiences including deep and shallow water dolphin swims. Depending on which dolphin swim adventure you’ve booked, photos and video can also be included in the price.
Other Places To See Dolphins In Florida
If you’re not too worried about swimming with dolphins in Florida, but would like to see them, you’ll be pleased to know there are some great Florida locations.
Seaworld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Aquatica Orlando, 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821
Gulfarium Marine Adventure park, 1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Fury Water Adventures key West, Duval St, Naval Air Station Key West, FL 33040
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767
Miami Seaquarium, 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Dolphin FAQ’s
- What do dolphins eat?
- Dolphins mainly eat fish
- How big is a bottlenose dolphin?
- Typically a bottlenose dolphin is around8.5 feet long and weighs 400-500 pounds
- What is the scientific name for a bottlenose dolphin?
- Tursiops truncatus
- Where are bottlenose dolphins found in America?
- Cape Cod, the Florida peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico
- What is a baby dolphin called?
- A baby dolphin is called a calf