Dolphin Research Center General InformationSpend an hour or the whole day learning all
about our family of Atlantic bottlenose
dolphins and California
sea lions. Experience the different "dolphinalities"
during regularly scheduled narrated sessions. Each session
demonstrates a different aspect of these amazing animals' lives.
From high-flying athletics and Dolphin Fun Facts to medical
behavior training and research-in-progress, no two sessions are
alike. Join their fun and cheer their progress. They love an
audience!
Hours of Operation: Open seven days a
week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Sorry, we're closed to the public on New Year's
Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day &
Christmas Day.)
General admission: Adults-$19.50;
Seniors 55 and over-$16.50; Children 4-12-$13.50; Children 3 and
under-Free. Click here for discount admission coupon.
Interactive Programs: Click
here to learn about Trainer
for a Day, Researcher
for a Day, Shallow
Water and Deep Water Dolphin Encounter, Dolphin
Dip and our other
terrific hands-on programs.
Parking: Free parking. Bus parking also
available on a limited basis.
Refreshments: Hammer's Café sells cold
drinks, ice cream, and a variety of lunch items and snacks.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
restrooms. Pathways provide easy maneuverability around the
facility.
DRC is committed to removing barriers for
people with disabilities who wish to interact with our dolphins.
If you have a special need or concern, click here for more information.
Group Admissions: DRC offers discounted
admission to tour groups of 20 or more, with advance notice. Call
305-289-1121, ext. 239 to arrange your group's visit.
Classes & Youth Groups: Our
Education Department offers special half-day field trips for
students and youth groups. Click here to find out more.
DRC is a not-for-profit facility. Your visit
supports our mission to provide the best possible home for our
family, and to aid and rescue endangered manatees in the Florida
Keys. Thank you!
How to contact us:
Click here for directions and a map.
The Center is open to the public seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Most offices are closed on weekends; however, our voice mail system will handle calls 24 hours a day.
If you need to report a marine mammal in distress (dolphin, whale, or manatee) in the Florida Keys, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1 (888) 404-FWCC.
e-mail:
For questions about DolphinLab, dolphins, or educational information:
Dolphin Research Center Education Department (education@dolphins.org)
For questions about DRC, daily activities or daily interactive
programs:
Dolphin Research Center (drc@dolphins.org)
For questions about photos taken of your interactive program, or about your Dolphin Encounter:
Dolphin Research Center Visual Communications Department (drc-vis@dolphins.org)
For questions or information about our research projects,
or research proposal submission:
DRC Research Department: (drc-res@dolphins.org)
For questions or information about our Special Needs Assistance Program:
Dolphin Research Center Special Needs (drc-snp@dolphins.org)
For questions or information about our Special Needs 5 Day Program:
Dolphin Research Center Pathways (joan@dolphins.org)
For media inquiries, interview and photograph requests:
Dolphin Research Center Media Relations (media@dolphins.org)
For questions about membership programs, including Adopt-A-Dolphin:
Dolphin Research Center Membership Department (drc-mbr@dolphins.org)
For information about our Volunteer or Intern programs:
Dolphin Research Center Volunteer Resources (drc-vr@dolphins.org)
For technical questions about our web site, CD-ROM, or Screen Saver computer programs:
Dolphin Research Center Information Technologies (drc-is@dolphins.org)
Regular Mail:
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Highway
Grassy Key, FL 33050-6019
USA
Phone:
(305) 289-0002 (program reservations)
(305) 289-1121 (offices)
Fax:
(305) 743-7627
Tax Id:
59-2072869
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