It was a big day for the kids... they got to swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center on Marathon Key. Their session included hand-shaking, kissing, swimming, mimicry, and signaling, plus we got to spend the day at the center checking out a number of training sessions for the 22 dolphins and 3 sea lions who call the center home. Flipper, from the original 1960s movie lived at DRC and Flipper's daughter and grandchildren are among the current residents.
Although we all have some mixed feelings about the concept of swimming with dolphins as entertainment, we liked the non-profit center and its staff a lot, and the kids thought their experience was nothing short of amazing! Click here for photos. AND... Here to see a video.
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Oh how fabulous! I was looking for things to do on our Florida trip and came upon your site! Swimming with the Dolphins is something we would love to do.
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