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Restrictions for the Florida Keys Dolphin Swim Program

Every facility that cares for marine mammals and especially dolphins, have their restrictions and rules to enter the water with the animals. They have these for the guests and animals safety. These restrictions are pretty easy guidelines to follow and will allow most people to enter and enjoy the animals and the dolphins.

PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT:

  • have contact with any wild marine mammal within 48 hours of participation to avoid disease transmission to our animals.
  • be pregnant if participating in the dolphin swim, dolphin wade, and sea lion swim.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD:

  • be capable of and willing to participate in the program and be a competent swimmer for swim programs (15 feet of water) …trainers oversee interactions from out of the water and cannot personally attend to individuals.
  • understand English or have a translator.

The Florida Keys Dolphin Facility is home to a colony of abandoned cats. If you have aversions or allergies, please take appropriate measures.

The marine animals live in natural ocean water not a chlorinated pool.

We cannot guarantee that everyone in a party will be in the same pool for dolphin swim/wade; group size varies based on animal housing. On the day of the program upon meeting the trainers, dolphin swimmers and waders in the same party can request to do their program in the same pool and we will accommodate if possible. .

Please inform the reservationist of any special requests, needs, and/or medical conditions so that we may prepare for your participation.

In most case, Theater of the Sea does it’s best to ensure an amazing experiences these fun and curious animals they have.

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From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with such warmth and genuine friendliness, immediately making us feel welcome and eager to explore. Their helpfulness was evident throughout the park, and we greatly appreciated their assistance. We also noted how remarkably clean and well-maintained the entire facility was, which certainly contributed to a very pleasant atmosphere. The layout of the park and the thoughtful staggering of the show times were particularly impressive. This allowed us to enjoy all the presentations at a relaxed pace, without ever feeling rushed. As someone who has recently undergone two knee replacements, I was pleasantly surprised and very grateful for how accessible and manageable the park was to navigate. It was not at all strenuous, which allowed me to fully immerse myself in the experience without any discomfort. One of the absolute highlights of our day was the "Swim with the Dolphins" experience in the deeper water. The staff overseeing this program were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and continued to be just as friendly and accommodating as everyone else we encountered. Again, I found this activity to be perfectly manageable despite my recent surgeries, which speaks volumes about its thoughtful execution. Beyond the fantastic guest experience, what truly resonated with us was the palpable kindness and care shown towards all the animals. It is evident that the well-being of your residents is a top priority. Learning about your commitment to rescue and rehabilitation for animals that cannot care for themselves further solidified our appreciation for Theater of the Sea's mission. Thank you once again for providing such an unforgettable and enjoyable day. We certainly look forward to sharing our positive experience online with friends and on review websites, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to visit you again very soon
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I visited Dolphin World last week with my husband. We had an amazing time. The interaction and swimming with the dolphins was just so mesmerizing. I did not think twice, no hesitation at all. The dolphin show was out of this world. The trainers do an amazing job. I'm my opinion the show surpassed Sea World. I came home and told my girlfriend all about and she wants to experience this also. I told her I do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for an amazing experience. Celeste Ferrell Virginia
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If I could give 50 stars I would. Every part of this experience was beyond amazing. I never thought I’d actually get to swim with dolphins! The trainers and the staff were exceptional. They went out of their way to make each and every person happy. This is something in your life you do not want to miss!
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Mya and Indi were incredible dolphins. Greatest experience ever highly recommend.
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Exhilarating! Such a wild high!
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My boyfriend and I drove 2 plus hrs for the dolphin deep swim experience and it was beyond worth it!!! We made such a great memory that will last a lifetime. I’ve swam with dolphins in the past and my experience in Florida definitely topped it! I recommend purchasing the pictures at the end of your visit:)
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It was a cool experience for the family. Relaxed and fun staff!
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I chose the Royal package and it was absolutely GREAT! I had a blast with the dolphins and trainers. The people who work there truly love these dolphins. I read a couple of reviews before I booked because I wanted to make sure it would be worth it, it is. I had seen where someone had mentioned the time they got to spend with the dolphins, I can only assume they chose a different package than I chose because, we had plenty of time with them and each person in the group got a chance with them. The only issue I had was the gift shop. I wanted to get a sticker with the dolphins that I got to swim with, but unfortunately they are the popular dolphins and no stickers were available. If anyone on staff sees this, I'd pay for these stickers when they come in if it would be possible to send them to me (I can provide the dates I was there if that would help). 😊 Overall a great experience. I would recommend this to anyone; Adults & Kids (age appropriate of course). Bucket List: ✅

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