All guests can use the swim vests and/or suits provided by Discovery Cove. Discovery Cove guests must not wear jewelry. This is to protect the animals.
Do not touch the dolphins. The dolphins will attempt to make physical contact with you if they feel the need. Touching one dolphin will cause them to leave the area. This not only affects dolphin behavior, but also causes irritation to other members of your group as everyone loses in the swim.
Florida's freshwater fish can be consumed without any harm. Mercury levels are low in marine fish like Bluegill, Redear sunfish and Redbreast Sunfish.
You should wear appropriate and comfortable clothing. After you have chosen your dolphin swim experience, it is important to dress in comfortable clothes and a swimsuit. We recommend shorts for men and women in full-body swimsuits.
Panama City Beach lies just east of Destin on Hwy 98. It is the end of South Walton's beaches. These beaches are considered the cleanest and most beautiful in the nation. The St. Andrew Bay filters out much of the sediment and there is almost no river runoff.
We do need to note that dolphins are wild animals. Although we know all the places they’re likely to be, very rarely the dolphins evade us. When you book your tour with Adventures at Sea, whether you want to be close to the water or relax on the deck of our pontoon boats. We’ll do everything possible to make sure you don’t miss this iconic piece of Florida’s natural landscape. Contact us today to book your date!
You can attract dolphins by creating a floating object out of balloons and then sweetening the water with pilchards, Spanish Sardinines, or ballyhoo. It's a fuel efficient way to score, and you can do it while sitting down, talking with friends, or listening to some tunes.
There are many species of dolphins that can be found in Panama City Beach. However, the most common and well-known dolphins are the bottlenose dolphins.
Morning Go Out in Morning or Early Evening. The best time of day to see dolphins and swim with them is when they are feeding. You might also consider going out after sunset to swim with dolphins. It doesn't matter what time of day you go, dolphins are easy to spot.
Ancient Greeks related stories about dolphins protecting sailors. It even happened in an episode of Flipper. This is why people love it so much. There is no reliable evidence to support this idea.
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Shell Island, St Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are exciting and new experiences every time you visit. The whole family can enjoy snorkeling in the shallows and grass flats of the island. For a personalized wildlife adventure, we offer both small-group and private tours. This tour offers it all! Family fun is our specialty and we have been doing it for more than 30 years.
Dolphins will not swim with or "kiss," people, or tow them through the water. They do it because they must. Because they are not natural behaviors, all dolphins in captivity have been trained to correct these behaviors.
The "Belly Ride" allows you to touch dolphins' bellies while holding onto their pectoral fins. The "Boogie Push", which is the last activity of the day, is the same as "Foot Push", but you'll be pushed while riding a boogieboard.
Panama City Beach - Gulf World Marine Park
Orcas are considered apex predators. This means that they are at the top of the food chain, and have no predators. Killer whales are the most powerful and largest animals in the ocean. No other predator can challenge them.
Dorsal Tow Dorsal Tows let you hang on to the dorsal tails of one, two or three dolphins (depending upon where they are) while they race through a body of water. It's an unforgettable ride!
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