Dolphin Research Center – Day Tour

Dolphin Research Center – Day Tour

We drive you from island-to-island on the iconic Overseas Highway, about 58 miles from Key West & over 20+ bridges. You will visit the World Famous Dolphin Research Center, a sanctuary & forever-home for dolphins, sea lions, and parrots. On your up the keys tour, we begin our excursion with a stop at the Key Deer Refuge for a unique encounter with the friendly Key Deer! Afterward, your guide will bring you to the Blue Hole, where you will learn about its unique features and spend some time appreciating the local wildlife. From there, you will journey to the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon to get up-close to these intelligent creatures, as well as other rescued friends such as sea lions and parrots!

6 Hour Tour Features

• Guided Tour Of The Famous Dolphin Research Center
• 7-Mile Bridge
• Picnic Lunch (sandwiches & chips)
• Bahia Honda State Park
• National Key Deer Refuge Safari
• Blue Hole

Flippin’ Fun For All

While at the Dolphin Research Center, you will be able to watch a variety of different dolphin programs, learn more about the behaviors dolphins exhibit, and get close to these dolphins that often engage with guests! To make your Dolphin Research Center tour even more memorable, you can add on a Swim With Dolphins experience or Meet The Dolphins experience! After your engaging tour, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and then head to the scenic Bahia Honda State Park to dip your toes in both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean!

About Dolphin Research Center

Established as a non-profit organization in 1984, the Dolphin Research Center has a mission to ensure that dolphins have a home in the Florida Keys for life! The center is home to dolphins that have been born on the premises and rescued dolphins. Also found at the center are rescued California sea lions and parrots! With more than 70,000 visits a year, the Dolphin Research Center continues to be a pioneer in marine mammal care, research, and the education of these mesmerizing animals!