ACCREDITATION
Dolphin Research Center is a member of the Alliance
of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA). The AMMPA
represents marine life parks, aquariums, zoos, research
facilities and professional organizations worldwide.
Its members are dedicated to the highest standards of
care for marine mammals and to conservation in the wild
through public education, scientific study, and wildlife
presentations.
To join the Alliance, a facility submits an extensive
accreditation application along with two letters of recommendation
from current Alliance members who have visited the facility
and can attest that the applicant meets Alliance standards.
The applicant makes a presentation before the full membership
that describes the facility and its resources; all marine
mammal programs; education, training, husbandry, and
veterinary care programs; food preparation; research
activities; and the history on each marine mammal in
its care. A team of experts conducts an on-site inspection
and evaluation to ensure full compliance with the Standards
and Guidelines on which accreditation in the Alliance
is based.
Dolphin Research Center has
always made the well-being of our family pod our highest
priority. The Alliance’s
ideals, standards and practices are a perfect match for
our organization’s philosophies.
DRC has been a member of the Alliance since the association
formed in the late 1980s. In 2002, we were one of the
first members to achieve full accreditation. DRC works
with other leaders in the field to improve standards
and guidelines used to provide optimal conditions for
the animals in our care.
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Dolphin Research Center, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050-6019
305-289-1121 www.dolphins.org
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