Dolphin Research Center
College Lab, Other Great Outdoors, and Zoo
Marathon
"Great place for dolphin encounters."(2 Tips)
"Worth every penny!"(2 Tips)
"Paid extra to touch the dolphins and well worth it!"(2 Tips)
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Glenn CleffiNovember 22, 2017Must stop at DRC. Once in a life time experiences. Every staff member went above and beyond to make us feel like we were part of the family. The dolphins all seem very happy and well treated. AAA+
- Jan FreemanMay 6, 2015This is one of the VERY few facilities that meets the Greenpeace criteria for enclosing sea mammals. Most likely because they're free to come and go as they please & choose to stay. Worth every penny!
- Angie OsmanskiNovember 28, 2018Definitely worth a stop! Staff was very informative and helpful. Paid extra to touch the dolphins and well worth it!
Chelsea ByrdJune 3, 2016This place was really neat find. I recommend spending the day there. Bring the family, it's fun and worth the $28.
Sharon KruegerMay 7, 2015I was here on a day when they had two guys playing guitars and singing to the dolphins. The dolphins really seemed to enjoy it. It was so beautiful.- Chelsea ByrdJune 3, 2016This place was a really neat find. I recommend spending the day there. Bring the family, it's fun and worth the $28.
- Ernesto Ruiz-HuidobroAugust 19, 2017Great place for dolphin encounters. All proceedings go to dolphin research. Definitely recommended.
Nancy SeligaMarch 30, 2019Very interesting and not that expensive, worth visiting!dolphins are interesting creatures
*SabrinaDecember 21, 2011Amazing place. I'm glad they keep their dolphins in natural habitat. Really pricey to interact w a dolphin tho. Stop by visitor center to get a coupon.
Meaghan PooleMarch 12, 2013An amazing experience! The dolphins are so responsive and love to interact with everyone!
Jesse BraunJune 3, 2012Very cool place. Helpful workers and playful dolphins. Expensive but in relativity to other places like this, less costly.
The splash park is a great addition, lots of fun for everyone!!
Kerrigan TobinJanuary 18, 2012only not-for-profit research in the united states so every penny you spend is for a good cause.
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Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy (mile marker 59)
Marathon, FL 33050
United States
Marathon, FL 33050
United States
DRC is a nonprofit marine mammal education & research facility. We promote the peaceful coexistence between marine mammals, humans and the environment we share. Open daily,9 am-4:30 pm, with narrated behavior sessions & educational interactive programs.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(305) 289-1121
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