Miami Dolphin Encounter Florida

Why try this program as opposed to a Dolphin Swim? Well, for starters, the Dolphin encounter is the perfect program for you if you're a non-swimmer. It eliminates any fear factor or discomfort that may occur for you in the deeper water. It's also easier for smaller people, elderly people, or children, and involves more touching and close-up dolphin interaction time. And if you're a bit budget-conscious, a Dolphin WADE experience is less expensive than a dolphin swim program.

Since many people cannot swim, children as well as adults, they need not miss out on the exhilaration and joy of being with the dolphins. If you are a non-swimmer, the Dolphin Encounter in Miami is tailor-made for you. You will be in water no more than a few feet deep, so a swimmer and non-swimmer can share the experience together, and both will have a terrific time.

Miami's Dolphin Encounter Program - Fun for Everyone!

The minimum age for the Dolphin Encounter program in Miami is only 5 years old. So, if you have a young one, this program is ideal. Children could become intimated by the large dolphins during the dolphin swim program in the deep water, and may want to leave out of fear. But here in the shallow waters, children are comfortable and play happily with the dolphins, parents and trainer.

The behaviors you'll experience during the Dolphin Encounter in Miami are the dolphin kiss, dolphin handshake, petting the dolphins, and dolphin tricks. Dolphin petting is, of course, what everyone wants to do. Touching their soft, silky skin is just amazing. You will see people's faces simply light up when they touch a dolphin - big smiles from ear to ear!

For the dolphin kiss, (a true Kodak moment) you need to stand steady to guide the dolphin's mouth toward yours, and give them a sweet long kiss. The Dolphin Handshake is like making a business deal with the dolphin. The Dolphin stands up on the waters edge and places his pectoral fin in your hand. The deal is complete as you "shake hands" with the dolphin and smile for the camera. Finally, there are the dolphin tricks. These are not only entertaining, but help you understand how jumping over bars and fetching balls from the water stimulates the dolphins. You get to participate in the tricks with the guidance of the trainer. The overall time in the water with the dolphins is usually 30 minutes in a group of about 6 - 10 people, and it's phenomenal.

If cost is a factor for you, the Dolphin Encounter in Miami is less expensive than the Dolphin Swim. As of this writing, September 2007, the Dolphin Encounter is $149 per participant and the Dolphin Swim is $213 per participant. This 25% savings can be a big help for groups and families. And don't forget, the cost of the Dolphin Program also includes the entrance fee to the Miami Seaquarium Park for the day, where you can see more Dolphin Shows, a Sea Lion Show, as well as other Marine Animals. It's a great full or half day for everyone!!

The Dolphins Encounter in Miami is a great new program offered by the Miami Seaquarium, opening up the world of dolphins to more types of people than ever before. There are no longer exclusions from this unforgettable time due to age or limited swimming ability, which is fantastic news. So now there's simply no excuse -- anyone can play with the dolphins -- non-swimmers, young children, older people, and even the budget conscious consumer. Since all of the Dolphin Programs (Dolphin Encounter or Dolphin Swim) in Miami are very popular, don't hesitate to make your reservations early, so you too can delight in being up-close and personal with one of nature's sweetest creatures -- the dolphin.

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