Dolphin Research Center

Dolphin Research Center Dolphin Research Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, education, rescue, and research facility.

Founded in 1984 as a nonprofit marine mammal education and research facility, we are home to a family of dolphins and California sea lions in the heart of the fabulous Florida Keys.

Happy Kwanzaa from our family to yours! Honoring heritage and togetherness today and always.Pictured: Ziggy
12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa from our family to yours! Honoring heritage and togetherness today and always.

Pictured: Ziggy

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Calypso and everyone else at Dolphin Research Center wishes you a holiday full of joy, laughter, grea...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Calypso and everyone else at Dolphin Research Center wishes you a holiday full of joy, laughter, great food, and festive fun. DRC is closed today but will reopen tomorrow at 9am!

We are in the season of giving and Cacica wanted to show off her “present” she found in her lagoon! Our dolphins love gr...
12/24/2025

We are in the season of giving and Cacica wanted to show off her “present” she found in her lagoon! Our dolphins love grabbing mangrove pods to give to their trainers during sessions. Just one of the perks of having a natural lagoon habitat!

Nothing gets you through the day like your friends! Tag your best friends below!Pictured: Jax, Louie, and Sandy
12/23/2025

Nothing gets you through the day like your friends! Tag your best friends below!

Pictured: Jax, Louie, and Sandy

Cayo, Diva, and Luna dives are a 10/10 from us! 💯
12/22/2025

Cayo, Diva, and Luna dives are a 10/10 from us! 💯

We're all smiles for Aleta's birthday!🎊 Aleta is 41 years young today! We love you Aleta!💜Donate below to celebrate Alet...
12/21/2025

We're all smiles for Aleta's birthday!🎊 Aleta is 41 years young today! We love you Aleta!💜Donate below to celebrate Aleta's special day.

Flukes up if you are excited for the weekend!Pictured: Louie (left) and Sandy (right)
12/19/2025

Flukes up if you are excited for the weekend!

Pictured: Louie (left) and Sandy (right)

Christmas is only a week away! Race on over to Dolphin Research Center but don’t forget to make a reservation in advance...
12/18/2025

Christmas is only a week away! Race on over to Dolphin Research Center but don’t forget to make a reservation in advance! The holiday season gets busy and Luna doesn’t want you to miss out on the fun at DRC!

Has one of our new animals stolen your heart already? 💘 Our new animal family members are adoptable! Just like the rest ...
12/17/2025

Has one of our new animals stolen your heart already? 💘

Our new animal family members are adoptable! Just like the rest of our DRC animal family, you are now able to adopt Samantha, JJ, Ace, Cane, Baby, Raleigh, and Clyde! Yay!

Visit https://drc.givecloud.co/magnificent-seven to adopt one of the magnificent seven today!

Address

58901 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL
33050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(305)2891121

Website

https://linktr.ee/dolphinresearchcenter

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