Dolphin Research Center
Marathon, Florida Keys
About This Activity
The Dolphin Research Center on Grassy Key is a nonprofit facility home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. General admission is $35/adult, $25/children (4-12), with interactive programs available separately. Open 9am-4:30pm daily. The center emphasizes research and education over entertainment, offering a more meaningful marine mammal experience.
Seasonal note: Open daily 9am-4:30pm year-round. Interactive programs book separately.
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