Dolphin Research Center

12/07/2024

Atocha creating her own wall of water with her spit behavior!

12/06/2024

Anyone have a favorite (or favorites) dolphin(s) at DRC? Want to always keep them close to your heart no matter where you are? Look no further than our Dolphin Tail Fluke AND Signature Whistle charms at our gift shop. Each tail fluke charm is identical to the actual fluke that the dolphin has and each signature whistle is also one-of-a-kind. These charms come in a small and large size as well as gold and silver. Check them out yourself at https://dolphinresearchcenter.square.site/shop/dolphin-fluke-pendants-and-charm-whistles/10?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

12/05/2024

Sea lions are in the same taxonomic suborder “Pinnipedia” like seals, however there are a couple of ways to tell sea lions and seals apart! One way is through their ears! Lina is showing off her external pinnae (ear flap). Seals have internal ears, just like dolphins!

12/04/2024

Install new boardwalks ✅, successful manatee rescues ✅, prep facility for hurricane season ✅. What can’t our Environmental Services department do? Needless to say, this team of people work behind-the-scenes and make sure animal, guest, and staff safety is number one! We are grateful and so appreciative of their hard work and heavy lifting that they do for DRC! If you'd like to help DRC keep improving our facilities, donate below so we can continue to work on projects like extending the perimeter and primary fences of the dolphins habitat allowing them to have 2x more space in the future!

12/03/2024

Look who is turning 12! Happy Birthday Reese! 🎉 There is no other dolphin that can top your tongue wiggle mid dive and your cute face full of excitement when you pop up at the dock afterwards! We love how you love to learn and have fun with all your dolphin buddies. We can't wait to see what you do this next year! We love you Reese! Adopt Reese for his birthday at https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=47

12/02/2024

Today is Cyber Monday! Support DRC by checking out our online gift shop for all your holiday needs! We have a wide selection of apparel, souvenirs, and so much more! Be sure to check it out at https://dolphinresearchcenter.square.site/s/shop

12/01/2024

Happy December 1st from Calusa! What are some things that you are looking forward to this month?

11/30/2024

It's the last day before December so start your holiday shopping early and purchase a gift certificate to Dolphin Research Center! This time of the year, programs book out fast so be sure to book programs and reservations in advance!! Come make fun memories to end 2024 at DRC!

Call 305-289-0002 to purchase gift certificates

Pictured: Summer and Windley

11/29/2024

Happy Birthday to the sensational Santini! There isn't anything she can't do! We love your enthusiasm and zest for life! ✨✨ Nothing slows you down and we know we can always count on you! We love you Santini! Never change! Celebrate Santini's 38 years with us by adopting her.
https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=22

11/28/2024

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! At DRC, we are thankful for all of you and your constant support for our animal family. Share in the comments something you are thankful for! We are closed to the public today but will be open again tomorrow. Jax will see you then!

11/27/2024

On November 12th, DRC did their part to help clean-up the Keys local environment by coordinating the Toms Harbor Bridge Clean-Up. This year, DRC was able to collect 15 bags of trash and recycling. Some notable items that were collected were:
* Over 200 plastic and glass beverage bottles combined
* Over 60 food wrappers/containers
* 76 beverage cans
* 48 caps, lids
* 35 cups, plates, forks, knives, spoons
* 25 plastic straws, stirrers
* 1 plastic patio chair
* 1 beach umbrella w/o the canopy
* 30 zip ties
* Over 40 cigarette butts & v**e pens/cartridges combined
The statistics from the cleanup were shared with the Ocean Conservancy to compile cleanup data from around the world. This information aids in public education and awareness, to influence and drive legislation, and also to celebrate the good that people are doing.

Let us know in the comments if you have participated in a bridge, beach, or any type of environmental cleanup and if there was anything unusual you found!

11/26/2024

Happy 51st Birthday Tursi! 🥳 There is no dolphin like you! Each day we get to spend with you is extra special and you bring endless smiles to others when you do your signature squeal mid-dive. You are a great teacher to trainers and your dolphin family alike. We love you Tursi!! ♥️ Celebrate Tursi's 51st birthday with us by adopting her.
https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=25

11/25/2024

At Dolphin Research Center, we are so lucky to have natural lagoons for our dolphins to live in. These lagoons provide lots of natural enrichment for our dolphins to enjoy. Morada likes to explore her lagoon with a piece of sea lettuce on her dorsal fin!

11/25/2024

Tanner hopes your weekend has been spectacular!

11/22/2024

‼️EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SALE‼️

Dolphin Research Center’s 2025 Calendars are 25% off! Get yours now before they run out!

https://dolphinresearchcenter.square.site/product/2025-calendar/1686?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

11/22/2024

Happy Birthday to Pandora and Delta! 🎉🎉 Double the birthday fun today while we celebrate Pandora turning 27 and Delta turning 15! Both of you love people and grabbing attention! Whether it's by showing off or trying to sneak in extra snuggles. We love you as much as you both love others! Adopt Pandora or Delta to celebrate their birthday with us!

Pandora: https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=18
Delta: https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=5

11/21/2024

Happy Birthday to our dolphin matriarch! Merina, your 40 years have flown by and you truly are a wonderful grandma, mom, aunt, and sister to all your lagoon mates💗 We love learning from you and seeing how you help shape your dolphin family. Celebrate Merina by adopting her for her birthday! https://dolphins.org/adopt_a_dolphin?animal_id=16