We did the dolphin encounter. There is nearly an hour explanation before you begin. This is essential to get the most from the experience. The time in the water is about 35minutes. It is magic to touch the dolphins, have a tow etc Although a little expensive. It is a charity and a research centre and not a 'ride' !... more

Dolphin Research Center on Grassy Key, FL is an amazing place. My husband & I were on our way to Key West & stopped to swim with the dolphins during a dolphin encounter. We were in the water (on a platform) with the dolphins. We got kisses, hand to flipper shakes & a ride around the lagoon! We also learned... more

We visited the Dolphin Research Center just last week. I had pre-booked a 'dolphin encounter' for my husband and two children (aged 16 and 17) back in the UK. They found the experience absolutely thrilling and unforgettable. We hired a car in Miami, where we were staying, and drove down to the Center through the Keys (approx. 2 hours, but... more

My kids (9&10) really enjoyed the Dolphin Dip. Good price on the Dip compared to others. Other than that not much else to see especially for the price. more

We were looking for something to do with dolphins and ran into Daniel who works at the Dolphin Research Center. He suggested we visit the center and it was a very educational and fun time all in one. We were at the center on a day when a handicapped boy was making his first visit with a dolphin. The center... more

I LOVED this place. I couldn't beleive that I really got to touch, play and swim with real live dolphins!!! It was amazing! Truely a dream come true. It is a bit price, but it was a once in a lifetime experience and worth the money. The gift shop had some great books on the keys! more

My 13 and 10 year old girls did the dolphin encounter and paint with a dolphin. My older daughter is a dolphin fanatic and has wanted to be a marine biologist since she was five. The day we went, they split people up into groups of 7-8, with one to two dolphins per group. The group stands on a slightly... more

This is a research and rescue facility. It was $19.50 to enter and watch my friend swim with the dolphins and other shows. The dolphins looked extremely well cared for. The people there seemed to be really considerate of the dolphins' well-being. They only had one person in the water w/ the dolphins at a time presumably to be less... more

Our son loved the "Paint with a Dolphin" with Tursi and Aleta and we thoroughly enjoyed watching him do it. We would've liked to have tried the swim or dip but it was too cool when we visited. more