Rough-Toothed Dolphin Encounter
Gulf World is the only facility in the world where guests can interact with rough-toothed dolphins! You’ll experience the power and playfulness of this amazing marine mammal in waist to chest-deep water. There will be a photographer on hand to take photos that you can purchase in the Photo Center. Duration: approximately 30 minutes of shared/group time.
| Rates |
- Participants (48 inches and above) $159.99
- Participants (42 inches to 47 inches) $139.99 – must be accompanied in the water by a paying participant 18 yrs + (one on one.) Younger children will do alternate behaviors if necessary in the case that the deep water behaviors cannot be completed.
- Photos can be purchased in advance and save $20 over 20 digital photo will be taken.
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| Includes |
- Behaviors: touches, hand target, handshake, mimics and more!
- All-day admission is included with your encounter. Please set aside extra time to explore the park.
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| Not Included |
- Swimsuit and towels.
- Food and beverage.
- Transportation.
- Photos.
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| Observer Rules |
- No personal cameras or cell phones allowed. No personal photos.
- Due to limited space, only one paid observer per swimmer over 18 is allowed. Observers are required to pay for general admission plus a $5 observer fee. Swimmers under 18 may have one complimentary observer with the option to pay $5 for one extra observer.
- Observers are required to pay for general admission.
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| Requirements |
- Bring your swimsuit and towel -- we recommend wearing your swimsuit under your clothes.
- Participants must be at least 48 inches tall to do program by themselves.
- Participants 42 inches tall - 47 inches tall must be accompanied in the water by a paying program participant 18 or older one on one.
- Participants will be measured before participating in program at check-in.
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- For our animals' safety, wearing jewelry during the program is prohibited.
- Expectant mothers are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Participants must be able to speak and understand English.
- Participants must be free of open wounds and show no signs of illness.
- No refunds will be given unless cancelled by Gulf World.
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| Additional Information |
- You must arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled program time and account for high season traffic. Programs that have to be rescheduled will be charged a $25 fee per participant.
- Participants must be free of open wounds and show no signs of illness.
- Bring your swimsuit and towel (recommended wearing suit under clothes)
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- Availability: every day Gulf World Marine Park is open (weather permitting)
- Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable unless cancelled by Gulf World.
- Participants must be able to speak and understand English.
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Rough-Toothed Dolphin Encounter
Gulf World is the only facility in the world where guests can interact with a rough-toothed dolphin! Participate in a truly exclusive experience!
Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable unless cancelled by Gulf World.
Duration
Approximately thirty minutes of shared/group time.