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SeaWorld, 7007 Sea World Dr - >32821, Orlando
+1513-505-3106

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Interactive exhibit with playful bottlenose dolphin calves at a landmark aquatic theme park.

Welcome to the Dolphin Nursery, a magical spot located within SeaWorld Orlando, where you can experience the beauty and charm of dolphins up close. This area offers

  • friendly and playful dolphins that enjoy interacting with visitors
  • organized close encounter sessions that are well-coordinated with passionate staff
  • excellent underwater viewing opportunities, perfect for kids to enjoy
  • engaging shows featuring amazing dolphin behaviors

Visitors have remarked on the breathtaking views and the calming atmosphere of the nursery, making it a perfect place for family outings. Don't miss the chance to create unforgettable memories while learning about these intelligent creatures!

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🗣️ Dolphin Nursery: Reviews

4.5/5 (121 Reviews)
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Moncy Varghese 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved the close encounter session. It's well organised and the staffs are extremely passionate. We had 10:30 appointment and it starts at the base of sky tower. Sky tower is at the right side of the entrance. Can't miss the huge flag. U can also purchase during your visit. Also don't miss underwater dolphin and theatre. shows are at different times so just check the schedule ahead.

Jack Campbell 10 months ago

Positive experience: The shows and the wildlife have really gone downhill over the past years.

The sealys 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very cute... everyone loves Dolphins. They will entertain you once they realize you're watching them.

Apfelstreusel 1 year ago

Negative experience: So sad seeing these highly intelligent creatures kept in house arrest in concrete for their whole life only getting food for tricks..

J Dee 2 years ago

Negative experience: How sad to see these poor dolphins ripped away from their families and the ocean for this cruel entertainment

Rose Oakley 2 years ago

Positive experience: I've not been yet tried to call to get info. The number goes to a woman that not affiliated with this place. They need to update and correct the phone number.

Donita Khouri 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jesse, SeaWorld employee shared great information about the dolphins. We got to see a 7 mo old male dolphin who was recused.

Sassy_sis 2 years ago

Negative experience: Dolphins are one of the most intelligent beings on earth, they do not belong in man-made enclosures. I choose to Show my love for dolphins by Going on a whale-watch trip to sea. #DolphinProject #nomoretanks

Luna Motte 2 years ago

Negative experience: It's so disgusting to see such beautiful and stunnig Dolphins in captivity. They show sick and traumatised sterotypical behaviour. They are heavily injured because of the tiny tanks. They are aggressive and kill trainers because they're put into this tiny tanks. Please don't support such cruel torture if you love Dolphins or animals in general.

Africa Ruiz Mora 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Omg! These sweet dolphins were actually talking back at me and waving with their bottom fin turning upside down. Truly magical! This is my favorite spot on the whole park. There are a few windows on the side that gives a very inmersive experience

snorkymn 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really fun to watch the young dolphins. They emerald ham it up for you if you stick around.

Jennifer Hearman 3 years ago

Negative experience: Very bad paying customer experience today is September 19 2022. One of your employees harassed me in regards of my son touching a rock ! I was rudely attacked by bomb rushing me saying the Dolphins are protected by the law. I stated to Orlando employee, I understand and she initiated and proceeded to mover forward with the conversation after I was already told not to touch the rock . I will be reaching out to corporate !

Pat Anderson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience .. staff were great to have a closer experience at the nursery it was more money .. which I found a bit cheeky with the cost of seaworld itself lockers and eateries even just for juice was high end of our family budget but it's still Amazing .

Dan Chwalisz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a lovely area of the park especially in the morning or evening, morning is Better. It is not well shaded, but it gives amazing views of mother and calf dolphins, as the calves learn and grow up. SeaWorld set the viewing up perfectly for children to watch and interact with their dolphin peers. It is a small hidden gem. Complete with child level underwater viewing and glass viewing bubbles into the tank where the baby dolphins play with human kids.

Babu Rao Vendra 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice and interesting show of wel trained Dolphins we enjoyed this.

Bernadette Addy 3 years ago

Positive experience: Not really as entertaining as the orca experience, this was an ok view of the baby dolpins. Excellent for toddlers and little visitors

betty cooper (Betty Jo) 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed the splash from one of them...lol

Daniel Gilpin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great habitat and the animals are well treated

Adrean Jackson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I throughly enjoyed this place,was a dream of a lifetime

Candy Saindon 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: We were there at 9am which is feeding time....they are adorable!!!

Taylor Haenny 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to relax and watch the baby dolphins swim around with their mothers. They have keepers talks throughout the day, and they have great underwater viewing for kids as well. There is a coffee shop just around the corner, so this is a great stop in the morning. Or you can also grab food from around the corner and bring it to the benches to relax while you enjoy some of my favorite marine animals.

Pierce Munroe 3 years ago

Positive experience: Took my 4 year old for her birthday. She was very happy and loved every second. Only down side of a small child is it is hard to reach into the pool to touch the dolphins. No issues with the experience.

John Leo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The baby dolphins are so very smart

Christopher A Woznicki 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing experience! Had an amazing time with the family and can't recommend doing the Paid Tour enough. Such a great family memory

Jonathan Rosa 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My kids and I had the best time and I will strongly recommend it and my son who is 16 enjoyed it as well

Clark Kent Danner 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was the most amazing experience. We had tons of fun. My wife and I went for our honeymoon and it was everything my wife dreamed of we got to feed the dolphins take pictures and learn some dolphins hand signs. The trainers are outstanding as well.

MiMick Mick 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful Experience with the Dolphins

Robert Langford 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: SeaWorld is great for the whole family.

Joy Joiner 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Omg so amazing. Dolphins encounter was the bomb

David O'Neil 4 years ago

Negative experience: Never could get in due to massive lines. Huge waste of time. Totally bizarre. Don't bother with Sea World until they fully open the park.

Marty Hogan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a great start to the day. We were the first ones to view this morning. The guide was super informative and zero crowd at 0900. We got to leisurely view the dolphins and learn a bit of trivia and their history. Some in the party got great video. Only regret is the grand kids were not there. Very much worth the time.

Jury Krajack 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome, Great place to take the grandchildren. And I commend them on their Waives of Honor program giving free tickets to Veterans.

Belinda J Wolff 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: They take injured animal's in when they recover they then release them That's a wonderful gift. Thank you Mr & Mrs Mauro Wolff

MISS DINORAH VAZQUEZ 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Seaworld Orlando Loving The Dolphin Nursery So Adorable & Amazing To See Upclose 5 Star's & Plus They Have A Pokestop There So I Am Very Excited Too !!

avias seay 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome. Beautiful dolphins in tranquil waters. A really cool exhibit

Vik Sem 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: You can pet the dolphin for around 30$

B. Roy 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Up close ab personal with our resident dolphin friends. Little cave carve outs for kids to view. SeaWorld is underrated and should be supported more for a great family atmosphere!

Nikki Sagendorf 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this. They were so playful and fun to watch.

Rosalinda Aguirre 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter loved play with the dolphin

Jessica Gonzalez 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: With Seaworld park ticket, you can see these dolphins up close through glass

Michael Bullock 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The dolphin pups were active and exciting to watch.

Reyna Ortiz 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was really great

Kirsty Prince 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love visiting the dolphins they really want to interact with everyone it's adorable

Marlene Howe 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best part of the day!

Derrick Kirk 6 years ago

Positive experience: Great experience! Disappointing that they wouldn't let you use your own phone for pictures. Afterwards, they charge $25 for a single photo. ☹

Brandon Hefner 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was cute to have my kids touch and interact with the baby dolphin. No where else can they have this experience.

Gordon Alexander Fallon 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very fun and entertaing, You can tell that the dolphins are enjoying themselves. They kept swimming over to the side that we, us humans, were at and would splash and cajole among themselves

Trevor G 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very fun experience. The trainers were very kind and knowledgeable along with playful to keep the dolphins happy and playful. Its only about a 10 minute encounter where you get to feed and pet the dolphin on it's back and belly along with doing hand commands that the dolphins will execute. You can tell the dolphins love the trainers and have a lot of fun playing with them. If you are near sea world. This and shark experience is a must!

Agnieszka Glonek 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really amazing. Pray for a lovely weather, otherwise the show will be cancelled. And it is not about the rain! It is about thunders and storms.

Billy McDonald 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ohhh my gosh!!!! I love being at the Dolphin Nursery! My last visit I played peak a boo with a baby dolphin for 15-20+ minutes and I don't know who was more entertained, me or the dolphin? This visit they just sat there with me checking me out while I talked to them. Sooo much fun.

Rhea Highsmith 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous up close tour with the dolphins!!

Bill Mineer 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Location is an attraction within Sea World Orlando. Granddaughter did the dolphin encounter (extra cost) and she really enjoyed it.

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