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    Theater of the Sea

    4,354 reviews
    #4 of 32 things to do in Islamorada
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    Islamorada, FL, USA
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    About Theater of the Sea
    Our mission is to provide a wonderful home for our animals while sharing them with visitors in ways that inspire awareness and sensitivity towards animals, the environment, and conservation issues. At Theater of the Sea watch up close and personal DOLPHIN SHOWS, sea lion shows, parrot shows, and much more! A pioneer in animal interactive programs, at Theater of the Sea you can... SWIM WITH A DOLPHIN... SWIM WITH A SEA LION... Wade, Meet and Paint with a Dolphin... Meet and Paint with a Sea Lion... Swim with the Rays... Swim with the Sharks... And Meet the Sea Turtles! Our 30 minute dolphin swims include BOTH trained behaviors like dorsal tows, kisses, and hugs as well as swimming and snorkeling with dophins. We offer a variety of animal interaction programs for various ages and prices. Programs are available daily and include admission to our dolphin, sea lion, and parrot shows, guided marne life tour, lagoon-side beach, and bottomless boat ride. Theater of the Sea is family owned and operated since 1946 and one of the oldest marine mammal facilities in the world. The lagoons and lush, tropical gardens are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, alligators, marine invertebrates, and birds.
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    Theater of the Sea General Admission
    93 reviews
    $38.64 per adult
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    When in Islamorada, visit the Theater of the Sea attraction with this general admission ticket, granting you access to the animal shows and a guided tour of the park. Enjoy shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, and parrots and park attractions with sharks, turtles, and stingrays. Create the perfect itinerary: See the shows, take a glass-bottom boat tour to explore the local wildlife, or relax at the nearby lagoon.
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Fabulous time

    A wonderful experience. Very well managed, one show follows they other and you are not waiting around. Each show was well done.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank LionJeff
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Awesome Spot
    Review of: Theater of the Sea General Admission

    I've gone to Theatre of the Sea a few times and it has been super chill every time. If you do all the shows, it takes about 2 hours. You get to see a dolphin show, parrot show, sea lion show, and a little boat...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank sporttke
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    So cool!

    Highly recommend a visit when staying here or passing through. The work they do with/for these animals is nothing short of amazing. My husband and I really enjoyed each of the shows.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank AmandaTravels74
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    General admission

    It was just me and the wife and we had a great time. We stayed about 3 to 4 hours which was enough time to see every show and to browse around some. Everybody was nice and the shows were enjoyable. My wife was able...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank j29510
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing Theater

    Very nice park to go to. All is very clean, employees are very friendly and amazing shows. 2 of our kids did the wade with dolphins activity and they had a really good time.

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    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank 146michielb
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    great for the dolphins view

    This is a small familly owned business, dont expect the same as in a disney resort. That being said, the dolphins show is great, you are really close and can even go on stage and get a dolphin kiss on your cheek. Worth aslo to...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank American_bullit
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Good but too expensive

    The price was definitely too high for what is about a half day experience. The animal experiences were priced close to double for 30 minutes what a day at Disney or universal will charge for entry for a whole day. They told us if we...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Foot B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Cool place
    Review of: Theater of the Sea General Admission

    The tour guides were very good and knowledgeable. The tour was set up well. The dolphin show was the best.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank pkcush
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    BUCKET LIST!

    I went swimming with the dolphins for my birthday. It was an AMAZING experience that I would recommend to anyone that has a desire to do so! It was unforgettable, I swam side by side with the dolphins in a lagoon! One of the best...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank dawnmiller2016
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great family activity
    Review of: Theater of the Sea General Admission

    Very informative,entertaining shows. Many interactive things to do, you can actually swim with the sea lions or dolphins.The grounds are beautiful .You can take a guided tour or just roam around on your own. There is much to see and do, hold a parrot or...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank joeva11
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    David J
    Theater of the Sea vs Dolphin Research Center Having checked, there are questions similar to this, one from 10 years ago and another inconclusive thread from a couple of years back. So here goes. My question is around the ethics of marine animals in captivity. How can we make an informed decision on which facility to visit? the DRC is "not for profit", and seems more focused on rehabilitation and education. TotS seems more entertainment based...does that make it less progressive in its treatment of the animals? I cant see much difference elsewhere either - maybe TofS is more expensive by $25 for the interactive element? I just want to have my children have an experience I wasn't allowed as a kid - but not at the price of in any way funding their mistreatment (of the dolphins, not the kids :) Thanks, David.
    January 31, 2019|
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    Response from animalcare | Property representative |
    David J, thank you for you inquiry. Many of our animals at Theater of the Sea are rescues including dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, and crocodilians. The health and wellbeing of the animals takes precedence over all other... More
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    January 30, 2019|
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    Response from Gebarr | Reviewed this property |
    We just did this last week. We were allowed to take an underwater camera to swim with the dolphins. They mostly take you one at a time so I took photos and videos while my wife swam. If you are not swimming you can be an... More
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    January 25, 2019|
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    Response from animalcare | Property representative |
    Hi Sherpa, Thank you for reaching out to us. you can rent a wet suit for $10.00 or you can bring your own. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any further questions 305-664-2431 or visit our website. Kind regards... More
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