Dolphin Research Center

Dolphin Research Center Dolphin Research Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, education, rescue, and research facility.

Founded in 1984 as a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility, we are home to a family of dolphins and California sea lions in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys.

We are already half way through the year! What are some goals you hope to accomplish in these next six months?Pictured: ...
06/01/2026

We are already half way through the year! What are some goals you hope to accomplish in these next six months?

Pictured: Reese and Gambit

🛑Wait, don’t scroll!🛑 Bowie is 4! This charismatic girl deserves all the love and if you ever get the chance to meet her...
05/31/2026

🛑Wait, don’t scroll!🛑 Bowie is 4! This charismatic girl deserves all the love and if you ever get the chance to meet her (or if you already have!), you will surely agree that she is a special little lady. Help us continue to celebrate Bowie by sending her birthday wishes in the comments. ⬇️

Can you believe this little lady is 4 years old today? Happy Birthday Bowie!🥳 Where does the time go? We love you! 🩷 Cel...
05/31/2026

Can you believe this little lady is 4 years old today? Happy Birthday Bowie!🥳 Where does the time go? We love you! 🩷 Celebrate Bowie's birthday with us by donating today!

Happy World Sea Lion Day from our newest sea lion family members, Clyde and Raleigh! These impressive males bring plenty...
05/30/2026

Happy World Sea Lion Day from our newest sea lion family members, Clyde and Raleigh! These impressive males bring plenty of personality and lots of loud vocalizations!

Did you know sea lions are among the most vocal pinnipeds? They use a variety of sounds to communicate with one another, helping identify the caller’s species, s*x, age, and location while also attracting or repelling other sea lions.

Santini and Calusa are jumping for joy! Summer break is almost here!
05/29/2026

Santini and Calusa are jumping for joy! Summer break is almost here!

Suns out, tongues out!🌞Pictured: Pandora
05/28/2026

Suns out, tongues out!🌞

Pictured: Pandora

Morada looks more and more like her mother, Cayo, every day!
05/27/2026

Morada looks more and more like her mother, Cayo, every day!

Tanner and his target pole!Target poles are one of the many tools our training staff uses during sessions to help shape ...
05/26/2026

Tanner and his target pole!

Target poles are one of the many tools our training staff uses during sessions to help shape behaviors. In this photo, Tanner is coming just high enough out of the water to touch the buoy with his rostrum.

Training sessions provide great mental and physical stimulation for our dolphins, especially for Tanner because he loves to learn! 🤓 Behaviors like this can also become the building blocks for more complex behaviors later on, such as a back tail walk!

Address

58901 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL
33050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(305)2891121

Website

https://linktr.ee/dolphinresearchcenter

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