Bring your family to meet the family of dolphins and sea lions, all of whom live in natural, seawater lagoons at Dolphin Research Center. Spend a couple of hours, all day, or even a week experiencing their personalities and learning more about their amazing abilities in fun-filled, narrated behavior sessions. In addition, watch educational presentations, visit the tropical birds and tortoises, play in the Sprayground or simply enjoy the beautiful, outdoor Florida Keys setting. For an even closer connection, check out one of our great interactive programs, including the Dolphin Encounter swim!

We offer yearly memberships.

Dolphin Research Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located on Grassy Key in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys. Through education, research, and rescue, Dolphin Research Center promotes peaceful coexistence, cooperation, and communication between marine mammals, humans, and the environment we share with the well being of Dolphin Research Center's animals taking precedence. Whether they are born here, or come from rescue/rehabilitation centers or other facilities, each receives the finest possible care and a safe, healthy, enriching home for life.