Florida Residents Dive Into Dolphin Interaction Deal This September at Miami Seaquarium

MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine state residents are in for a special dolphin deal. Starting September 6th through December 16, 2011, Florida residents will enjoy 30 percent off all dolphin interaction programs at Dolphin Harbor at Miami Seaquarium.

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With this special offer, the Dolphin Odyssey program is $134 plus tax per person (regularly $199 plus tax) and the Dolphin Encounter program is $94 plus tax per person (regularly $139 plus tax). Children 5 through 9 can participate in the Dolphin Encounter program for the discounted price of $68 plus tax (regularly $99 plus tax).

Dolphin Harbor, home to thirteen Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and the park's dolphin interaction programs, features a 12,000 square foot, 700,000 gallon dolphin pool surrounded by an 8,000 square foot facility that includes a reception area, education seminar room, changing facilities and rest rooms. 

Dolphin Harbor offers guests two different dolphin interaction programs.  Dolphin Odyssey is a two-hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin. Guests must be at least 52 inches tall to participate in the Dolphin Odyssey program.

Dolphin Encounter is the newer program that allows guests to wade out into the pool and have a shallow water experience meeting the dolphins. The two-hour program features an educational seminar and the chance to feed and touch a dolphin as well as learn about dolphin training techniques. Dolphin Encounter participants must be at least five years of age and for those children under 9 years, an older sibling or adult must accompany the child as a participant.

Expectant mothers are not allowed to participate in dolphin interaction programs. Program fees include one day's admission to the park. The Florida Resident special offer is valid from September 6 to December 16, 2011. Proof of Florida residency is required. For more information or to make a reservation please call (305) 365-2501.

SOURCE Miami Seaquarium