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    Islamorada Dolphin Rescue Guided Tour

    Behind-the-scenes hospital insights and a marine mammal rescue demonstration

    4.8 stars• 622 reviews
    From$21/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    30–45 mins

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Guided tour, Q&A, admission

    Highlights

    Explore Dolphin Life Hospital on a guided tour focused on dolphin rescue, rehabilitation support, and marine mammal protection. Hear the stories behind notable cases and the work to protect dolphins and whales.

    • Explore ICU habitat, filtration, and support areas behind the scenes
    • Learn marine mammal rescue dos and don'ts through a demonstration
    • Hear stories of dolphin and whale cases and conservation efforts
    • View dolphins in rehabilitation remotely when available; live rehabilitation viewing is not part of the tour

    What's Included

    • Guided walking tour and Q&A session
    • Admission to Explorashoreum
    • Admission to see resident dolphins at Dolphin Life Key Largo

    Important details

    • Arrive approximately 15 minutes early
    • English understanding and speaking are required

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 7 days or more in advance for a full refund. Cancel less than 7 days in advance for a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are nonrefundable. Your first rebooking is free; additional rebookings cost $25. Processing fees and donations are nonrefundable.

    Meeting details

    Dolphin Life Hospital, 82748 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

    Experience provided by Dolphin Life Key Largo

    Related locations

    Dolphin Life Key Largo

    Admission included

    Stepping into the warm, turquoise waters at Dolphin Life Key Largo, you enter a world shaped by the rhythms of the ocean rather than the pace of a theme park. Resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins move through the lagoon on their own terms, and the encounters that unfold feel genuinely unhurried. Dolphin Life Key Largo sits along the bay side of Key Largo, where mangroves frame the horizon and the air carries the salt of the Gulf.

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    $14.84

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    Review summary

    4.8
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    Visitors consistently describe their dolphin encounters here as once-in-a-lifetime experiences that become trip highlights. The staff earns praise for being knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the animals in their care. What really stands out is the facility's animal-first approach – the dolphins' comfort takes priority over guest entertainment, and reviewers appreciate seeing how healthy, happy, and well-socialized the animals appear. The rescue and rehabilitation mission adds meaningful purpose to each visit. The experience includes an educational facility tour and interaction time that guests find both fun and informative. Several reviews mention receiving hundreds of complimentary professional photos, which is a nice touch for preserving memories. The facility itself is clean and well-maintained, with options ranging from dockside experiences suitable for young children to full swim programs in deeper water. Staff members go above and beyond (one even dove to retrieve lost sunglasses), and multiple international visitors enthusiastically recommend returning. This appears to be a professionally-run operation where ethical animal care and memorable guest experiences go hand-in-hand.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    If you love animals this is the place to go in the Keys. Great professional staff The big playful dolphins were amazing. We booked a private swim. Was money well spent! The staff were amazing and did a fantastic job working with us. It was on my wife’s bucket list. Successfully checked off now!!!! I would give it 6 stars if I could.

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    Brian Raymond

    July 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    If you love animals this is the place to go in the Keys. Great professional staff The big playful dolphins were amazing. We booked a private swim. Was money well spent! The staff were amazing and did a fantastic job working with us. It was on my wife’s bucket list. Successfully checked off now!!!! I would give it 6 stars if I could.

    Photo of Brian Raymond

    Brian Raymond

    July 1, 2026

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