Things to See & Do in St. Augustine, Florida

Interact with the Dolphins

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Marineland opened in 1938 as the world's first underwater motion picture studio. "Oceanarium" - a new word - was used when denoting a place where many species of marine life lived together as they do in the sea.
From opening day Marineland drew large numbers of interested visitors, and has become one of Florida's leading tourist attractions. It has been the site of pathbreaking research in marine biology. A host of prominent individuals from explorers, first ladies and film makers, to Nobel and Pulitzer-prize winning authors, artists and poets, have been associated in the creation and promotion of Marineland over the years.

Come let your imagination swim wild!  Marineland, the world’s first oceanarium, invites you to join us in creating your own lasting memories at the Dolphin Conservation Center, our new 1.3 million gallon series of dolphin habitats.  Choose from a variety of interactive programs which range from those where land loving guests can enjoy dolphins up-close, through those which offer the opportunity to glide into the dolphins’ aquatic world from a sloping beach to swim with Marineland’s gentle residents.  Experience these amazing animals for yourself.  Book your program reservations in advance to ensure your own thrilling dolphin encounter.

There is no need to reserve general admission to our facility.  For just $5.00 for guests aged 13 and up, and $2.50 for children, you can visit our facility and observe the dolphins as they swim and interact with guests during their programs.  Open seven days per week from 8:30 to 4:30.  (Please call in advance to verify in case of inclement weather or unexpected circumstances.)

Marineland’s Programs For Our 2006 Season

Dolphin Designs $75.00 per person
This interactive program will combine your passion for dolphins with your passion for art! Participants will choose up to three colors for the dolphin to paint on a canvas that the participant holds over the water. Once the painting is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the dolphin artist. Getting this close to the aquatic artists means there’s a chance you might get wet. Swimwear is advised.

All participants will be photographed during their interaction by our professional staff photographers.

To participate in Dolphin Designs, you must be at least 5 years of age.

Flippers and Fins $65.00 per person
In this exciting program, participants will learn about Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins during a 10 minute hands-on interaction. Your up close experience may take place from any of several locations around our dolphin habitats and because you may get wet, we strongly recommend wearing attire that can do the same!

All participants will be photographed during their interaction by our professional staff photographers.

To participate in Flippers & Fins, you must be at least 3 years of age.

Participants 7 years and under must be accompanied by a paying participating adult 13 years or older.

Discover Dolphins $120.00 per person
Become a part of the dolphins’ watery world as you step into their habitat with a Marineland trainer. For 20 exhilarating minutes you will be in the water, experiencing first hand what it’s like to be so close to these incredible animals. An informative and educational pre-encounter session will prepare you for your hands-on, shallow water program. All participants will be photographed during their interaction by our professional staff photographers.

To participate in Discover Dolphins, you must be at least 5 years of age.

Participants 7 years of age or under must be accompanied by a paying participating adult 13 years and up.

The Immersion $150.00 per person
In this, our most interactive experience, participants will enjoy time with the dolphins in the shallow water as well as the unique opportunity of swimming with them in deep water. Aided by snorkel masks and life vests, there is no better way than this to truly experience the grace and power of the bottlenose dolphin. Your phenomenal 30 minute dolphin encounter is preceded by a 30 minute classroom presentation to prepare you for this once in a lifetime experience.

All participants will be photographed during their interaction by our professional staff photographers.

To participate in The Immersion you must be at least 5 years of age.

Participants 9 years of age or under must be accompanied by a paying participating adult 16 years and up.

The Quest $275.00 per person

For those that have experienced dolphins in other places, this is the one thing that has eluded you…an opportunity to swim, swim, and swim some more…and we don’t mean while waiting in a line for your turn.  This interactive program was created with intimacy in mind, thus only 4 guests (divided into 2 groups of 2) can participate in this afternoon affair.  Join our professional and motivating staff as they allow you to play with the animals in a way usually reserved for the trainers themselves.  And while you will become familiar with the animals when first immersed via our zero-entry beach, the focus is being in the deep water…where the real fun begins. 

Each encounter is unique, as the staff includes you in the creative planning…giving you the opportunity to be a member of our crew.  After you have completed this program, there will be no need to do another.  Included in your “quest” are a few extras: each participant receives a dolphin painting created with your cooperation, an inspirational education module, 2 complimentary photographs from your experience, and a custom designed beach towel with our logo prominently displayed.  It’s not the amenities that should intrigue you; it’s the quality time spent doing what you’ve always wanted: swimming with dolphins.  So come on, and let your imagination swim wild!

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