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Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove presents guests with the opportunities to swim with dolphins in the heart of central Florida.

 

Activities

Dolphin Swim
This program gives you the opportunity to swim with a dolphin!  After an initial orientation, your group of 6 – 8 visitors will have the opportunity to swim with a dolphin for 30 minutes.

Coral Reef
The coral reef activity allows guests to spend as much time as they would like snorkeling.

Tropical River
Float through the different sceneries of the Tropical River: Visit the beach, rainforest, an underwater cave, or even a waterfall.

Ray Lagoon
The Ray Lagoon gives guests the opportunity to swim with southern and cow-nose rays.

Aviary
View over 250 tropical birds.

Resort Pool
 

Packages

The All-Inclusive Package includes:
• The dolphin-swim experience
• Unlimited access to the Coral Reef, Ray Lagoon, Aviary, Resort Pool and Tropical River
• A meal
• Mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, and sunscreen
• Parking
• SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission for seven consecutive days
• A photo at Discovery Cove

Prices:
January 1 – March 13, 2005: $229
March 14 – October 28, 2005: $259
October 29 – December 31, 2005: $239


The Non-Dolphin Swim Package includes:
• Unlimited access to the Coral Reef, Ray Lagoon, Aviary, Resort Pool and Tropical River
• A meal
• Mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, and sunscreen
• Parking
• SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission for seven consecutive days
• A photo at Discovery Cove

Prices:
January 1 – March 13, 2005: $129
March 14 – October 28, 2005: $159
October 29 – December 31, 2005: $139

The Trainer for a Day Package includes:
• Everything the All-Inclusive Package Includes
• Extra Interaction with the Animals and Behind-the-scenes looks at many aspects of the animals’ daily life
• Free Valet Parking

*Must be at least 6 to participate and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Prices:
January 1 – March 13, 2005: $399
March 14 – October 28, 2005: $429
October 29 – December 31, 2005: $409

Tip:  For an extra $30, you can have 14 consecutive days at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens instead of 7 for any of the above packages.

Dolphin Lover’s Sleepover Package
This family focused program provides an opportunity to swim with dolphins, visit Discovery Cove for the day, camp out on the beach, and participate in other activities. This program also includes 3 meals (dinner, breakfast, lunch) and SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Admission for seven consecutive days.

Dates: March 5, 19, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 27, September 10, October 1, November 5, December 17, 2005

Prices:
$389 per person except for March 5, November 5, and December 17 when the price is $359 per person.

Other Information

• Guest attendance limited to 1000 visitors a day

• Must be at least 6 to swim with the dolphins

• Call 1-877-4-DISCOVERY for more information and to make a reservation as they are required. Ask about more information on group programs and a special twilight summer program

• Open 9am – 5:30pm