Dolphin Cove Underwater Viewing

Dolphin Cove

Watch a playful group of bottlenose dolphins both above and below the surface of the water at Dolphin Cove.

Dolphin Cove is one of the largest interactive dolphin pools in the world, where you can see dolphins play and jump above the water, or see them gracefully swim in the underwater viewing area.  Don't forget to visit our dolphin mothers and calves at the Dolphin Nursery.

  • Animal Touch
    Animals
    Touch Animals
  • Family Friendly
    Animals
    Family Friendly
  • Sun
    Animals
    Outdoor
  • Dolphin
    Animals
    See Animals

  • Accessibility

    This is a walk-through exhibit with access to all areas.

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  • Dolphin Encounter

    Dolphin Encounter at SeaWorld Orlando

    See how we care for our dolphins, participate in a training session, then touch a dolphin on this approximately 15-minute program.

    • Opportunity to have your picture taken while touching dolphins
    • Learn how our animal team takes care of these amazing mammals
    • The total experience lasts about 15 minutes with an approximately 3-5 minute dolphin interaction
    • Admission to SeaWorld is required and not included
    • Guests under 3 years of age are free and do not require a reservation
    • All guests under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult
    • Groups will be combined for program of about 10 guests
    • Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change
    • For animal safety, no personal belongings, including phones and cameras, are permitted along interaction wall
    • Professional photographers may photograph participants and select animal interactions; photos are sold separately
    • Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable
    • Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations should visit the Contact Us page to discuss requests prior to making reservations
    Limited Quantities Available
    Prices Starting at
    Guest (13+) $29.00 /ea.
    Minor (under 13) $29.00 /ea.

  • Dolphins Up-Close Tour

    Dolphin Up-Close Tour at SeaWorld Orlando

    Find out what it takes to be a SeaWorld dolphin care specialist, when you come face-to-face with the ocean’s most playful ambassador on this approximately 30-minute hands-on tour.

    You will learn first-hand from our animal care specialists about behaviors, training techniques and the world-class care we provide for these amazing animals.

    • Opportunity to have your picture taken while touching and feeding dolphins
    • Experience an extended hands-on interaction and training session with our dolphin family with the help of expert animal care specialists
    • Practice what you've learned while asking a dolphin to perform some of the behaviors
    • Admission to SeaWorld is required and not included
    • Guests under 3 years of age are free and do not require a reservation
    • All guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult
    • Groups will be combined for tour of about 18 guests
    • Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change
    • For animal safety, no personal belongings, including phones and cameras, are permitted along interaction wall
    • Professional photographers may photograph participants and select animal interactions; photos are sold separately
    • Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are nonrefundable
    • Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations should visit the Contact Us page to discuss requests prior to making reservations
    Prices Starting at
    Adult (18+) $50.00 /ea.
    Minor (Under 18) $50.00 /ea.

  • Animal Experience Add-On Package 

    Animal Experience Add-On Package at SeaWorld Orlando

    Save when you buy in advance! Our Animal Experience Add-On Package allows you take souvenirs of your tour home with you. Included in the package are:

    • Checkbox Selected Icon One printed photo ($20 if purchased separately)
    • Checkbox Selected Icon One medium-sized plush ($17.99 if purchased separately)

    We’re sure you’ll enjoy your tour so much that you’ll want to take home a souvenir, so we’re making it easy and you’ll get to save! This add-on package includes one printed photo and one medium sized plush, so you can take more than just memories home with you. Tour is not included.

    Add-On Package $37.99 $29.00 /ea.
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A Day To Remember

Dolphin Swim

Enjoy a full day of fun and relaxation at Discovery Cove. Upgrade your day with a 30 minute dolphin swim including a shallow water dolphin interaction with a deep-water tow for the entire group.

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Discovery Cove Dolphin Swim

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