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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Dolphin Encounter & Ocean World Adventure

  • 5 1/2 Hours
  • Moderate Activity
  • #
    POP-002

Highlights

  • Enjoy an up-close interaction with bottlenose dolphins in waist-deep water.
  • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
  • Walk through the rainforest, watch marine animal shows and snorkel in a reef aquarium.

Description

Interact with the friendly, highly intelligent dolphins at Ocean World and enjoy the marine park’s other attractions at your leisure. Few experiences are quite so memorable as wading out into the waist-deep water for an up-close encounter with the resident bottlenose dolphins. After a brief introduction describing their behavior and what to expect during your interaction, you will ease into the water to touch, feed and hug the dolphins, if you wish. As you will discover, these marine mammals are curious, sociable and love the attention. But the dolphin encounter is only one adventure at the marine park. You might also snorkel in the reef aquarium, take a refreshing swim in the sheltered waters just off the enclosed beach, watch a sea lion show, meander through the rainforest and feed macaws and toucans at the bird sanctuary.

Helpful Hints

  • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a bathing suit, towel and sunscreen.
  • Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Bring additional money for pictures, videos and souvenirs. Towels are available for rent. An 18 year or older adult must accompany children at all times. Minimum age to participate is 4 years old. No pregnant women allowed. No jewelry on hands, neck and ears allowed to avoid harming the animal. No camera or glasses allowed in the water. Electric mobility equipment i.e. scooters not allow inside the premises. The park is wheelchair friendly with ramps. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a friend or family member. Showers, restrooms and changing facilities are available. Participants must be able to get on and off the bus unassisted.