Grassy Key Things to Do Tips by grandmaR

Close Up Encounter with Dolphins

I have not been here, but I understand they do terrific work here and the dolphins can leave if they want to.

Their website says:

"Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. Over half of our family was born at the Center, while the other members either have come to us from other facilities or were collected long ago by previous management"

Daily, they have the Dolphin Encounter swim and DolphinSplash wade-in programs; Trainer for a Day; Hands on Training; Play with a Dolphin; Paint with a Dolphin; Meet a Dolphin & Behind the Scenes with Sea Lions.

Admission Price: Adults $17.50, seniors (55+) $14.50, children (4 - 12) $11.50, children under 4 free.

Approximate time required: 2 hours

Address: 58901 Overseas Hwy. MM 59

Directions: 2 ½ hours from Miami & 1 ½ hours above Key West.

Phone: Local Phone: 305-289-1121

Website: http://www.dolphins.org