Dolphin Research Center

06/25/2026

Did you know that Ziggy and Speedy are African spurred tortoises? 🐢 This species is the third largest species of tortoise in the world and the largest of all mainland tortoises! They can grow up to 200lbs!

Pictured: Ziggy

06/24/2026

Grandmother and granddaughter 💞

Pictured: Bowie and Tursi

06/24/2026

TONIGHT! Join us for an exclusive after hours event

Dolphin Sunset Celebration
TICKETS: https://dolphins.org/experiences

06/23/2026

is a reminder that making a difference starts with showing up.

Today, on the National Day of Community Action, we celebrate the power of volunteering, small acts of kindness, and local engagement. Whether you’re lending a hand, supporting a neighbor, or helping protect the marine environment, every action, big or small, helps strengthen our community.

At Dolphin Research Center, we see firsthand how people coming together creates positive change for both animals and humans. Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time, shares their passion, and helps make a lasting impact.

How will you show up for your community today?

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Who Did It Best?

Atocha is putting her own spin on a headstand! Copying others may look like fun, but imitation is actually a powerful learning tool. It helps humans acquire language, build social connections, and pass culture from one generation to the next. Bottlenose dolphins are impressive mimics as well. They’ve been shown to imitate each other’s whistles, computer generated sounds, and even the behaviors of humans, dolphins, and other species. If you want to learn more about dolphins’ ability to imitate, check our our Research Team’s study on this topic at www.dolphins.org/research_spotlight

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to Louie and all the wonderful dads out there!

Today only, dads get FREE General Admission from 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM)!🎉

Treat Dad to a fun-filled day and celebrate with us. We look forward to seeing you!

06/20/2026

Today we celebrated Diamond’s birthday with cheering from guests and trainers while she got to enjoy her fish cake! Her favorite parts were made out of capelin (of course), and she was happy to share ice with her lagoon mates. A celebration was had by all for her 14th birthday. Happy Birthday Diamond!

06/19/2026

Happy 14th Birthday, Diamond! 💎🎉 Enjoy every second of being the center of attention today, just the way you like it! We love you so much! 🤍 Donate today to celebrate our shining Diamond with us!

06/18/2026

In honor of National Veterinary Appreciation Day, we send our gratitude and admiration to all the incredible animal caregivers around the world.

To our team veterinarian, Dr. Shelby Loos, our entire medical team, and all the dedicated professionals who devote their knowledge, experience, and hard work to the care of marine mammals and other animals, thank you! Your commitment and compassion make a difference every day, and we are grateful for all that you do.