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Dolphin Discovery Program

Dive Into the Extraordinary

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! Our exclusive Swim with Dolphins experience invites you to step into the water and connect with our playful bottlenose dolphins like never before. Feel the thrill of swimming alongside these intelligent, graceful creatures in a safe, unforgettable encounter!

Participant Requirements:

  • Must be at least 8 years old to participate. Minors age 8-17 must be accompanied by a paid adult observer or paid adult participant.
  • Participants MUST be confident swimmers! A portion of this program takes place in deep water where you cannot touch the bottom of the pool.
  • Park admission is required to participate and is NOT included with this package.
  • Must bring swimsuit to wear underneath the provided wetsuit.

Animal Fact

50"
  • Adult bottlenose dolphins can reach 6 to 12 feet in length and weigh 400 to 800 pounds. Full-grown males are slightly larger than adult females.

Program Information:

Pricing: $129.99

Interaction Time: 9:15am, program lasts about 2 hours total, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Capacity: 4 Participants

Meeting location: Dolphin Discovery Classroom, entrance located on exterior of park, next to Batman the ride.

Photography: Photos of your interaction are included with participant ticket. Each participant will receive 3 digital photos.

Bookings: Program reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of desired date.

Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our programs as inclusive as possible; however, at this time, our Swim with the Dolphins experience is not ADA accessible due to the physical nature of the activity and current facility limitations. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are actively exploring ways to improve accessibility in the future. If you have specific questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Loose Item and Photography Policies:

For the dolphin’s safety, loose items including cell phones are not permitted during this program. No personal photography of any kind is permitted. Guests must store all loose items including cell phones in the designated area prior to entering the interaction area. Violating the Loose Item and Photography Policies may result in an early dismissal from the program.  

Program Policies:

Bookings that do not adhere to the Participant Requirements outlined above may be cancelled and are not eligible for a refund.

For the dolphins’ safety, loose items including cell phones are not permitted during this program.

For everyone’s safety and comfort, please advise us prior to your interaction if there are any emotional, behavioral, or physical conditions that could affect a guest’s participation so we may make appropriate accommodations.

Prior to your program, you will receive a call and/or email confirmation from Education staff to confirm your booking and provide any relevant program information.

While most of our animal interaction programs are hands-on, we can never guarantee touching or feeding animals.

This program runs rain or shine. If severe weather prompts a park closure, guests will be contacted regarding options for their purchased programs.

There are no refunds.

You can reschedule your program 72 hours or more from your original reservation date and time. There will be no rescheduling accepted with less than 72 hours’ notice.

For general questions or any special accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 707-556-5434

Meet our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in this rare hands-on in-water learning session! Must be at least 50” tall and 10 years old. 
Minors age 10-17 must be accompanied by a paid chaperone or paid adult participant.
All jewelry must be removed. No exceptions.

Interaction Times: 9:15am & 1:00pm (Friday-Sunday)
Length of Interaction: 2 hours
Slots Available: 5 guests / interaction time (10 guests total / day)

MEETING LOCATION IF INSIDE THE PARK
:
 Coaster Candy.
MEETING LOCATION IF COMING FOR INTERACTION ONLY AND NO ADMISSION: Glass Doors in Dolphin Discovery Parking lot next to Batman the Ride.

Must book 48 hours in advance, available for purchase online only. $129.00. Observer ticket available for $20.00
PARKING: Please park your vehicle outside the Dolphin Discovery classroom.
*Overflow parking will be our guest drop off area.

There are no refunds.

If you need to reschedule your program we ask that you contact us 7 days or more before your original reservation. If reschedule is requested with 6 days or less notice, we cannot guarantee a reschedule.

This program is currently on hold. Please check back soon for booking updates.
 
For general questions or any special accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 707-556-5434
Park Admission NOT included.

Animal Fact

50"
  • Adult bottlenose dolphins can reach 6 to 12 feet in length and weigh 400 to 800 pounds. Full-grown males are slightly larger than adult females.
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