Slide into a dolphin habitat for a coached, small-group swim
Swim in a dolphin habitat in Key Largo with coaching from dolphin caregivers and time for close-up interaction. Every session moves at the dolphins’ comfort level and varies by caregiver and dolphin.
Arrive about 15 minutes early, bring towels, and wear your bathing suit.
Cancel 7+ days before for a full refund. Less than 7 days: 50% refund. 24 hours or less: non-refundable. First re-booking is free; additional re-bookings are $25 each. Online processing fees and donations are non-refundable.
Arrive about 15 minutes early, bring towels, and have your bathing suit on.
No. Handheld devices are not allowed during encounters, including phones and GoPros.
Yes. For dolphin safety, you cannot wear loose-fitting clothing in the water, including long skirts, during swim encounters.
31 Corrine Place Key Largo, FL US 33037
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.
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.
Brian Raymond
July 1, 2026
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.
Brian Raymond
July 1, 2026
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