Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is an extraordinary family adventure where guests have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays and tropical fish. This luxury park offers guests the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer. Discovery Cove is a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, coral reefs, tropical rivers, waterfalls, and gleaming white-sand beaches. It has also achieved the status of being the first all-inclusive day resort and animal interaction park within the US, as a 'Certified Autism Centre'.

The day is all yours at this one-of-a-kind tropical hideaway. Explore to your heart's content. Relax on the pristine beaches. And even more enticing, do it all at your own pace.

Discovery Cove is where you can immerse yourself in adventure everywhere you turn and forget about your cares for the day. All you need to focus on is discovery, interacting with dolphins, birds, fish and rays in an all-inclusive setting. Attendance is limited to 1,300 guests per day at this reservations-only adventure, setting it apart from the other Orlando attractions.

Experience both power and playfulness during your personal swim with a bottlenose dolphin. It's the centerpiece of your visit, but that’s just the beginning.

Feel a unique mix of both calm and adventure as you snorkel among thousands of rays and exotic fish, and explore the splendor of coral reefs and grottos. Then, enter a series of free-flight aviaries where you can touch, feed and interact with hundreds of colorful tropical birds.

Before you arrive:
Discovery Cove is very popular and as there is limited capacity you need to plan your day well in advance, 6 months or more if you can, especially if you are planning to do the Dolphin Interaction. You can pre-book the date of your dolphin interaction, but your actual dolphin swim time is allocated to you on arrival. You can book your reservation on-line at www.discoverycove.com or speak to a reservations specialist on 1-877-577-7404.

Location:
Discovery Cove is located just off I-4, near to SeaWorld on the Central Florida Parkway.

Parking:
Parking is Free and just a short walk from the entrance. Alternatively you can drive right up to the entrance and use valet parking for a small fee, approximately $10 plus tip.

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Attractions

Dolphin Swim
Discovery Cove's Dolphin Swim is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and your family to make a connection with these truly remarkable creatures. The experience allows guests the chance to talk, touch, play and swim with the gentle and exquisite bottlenose dolphins. Discovery Cove is home to 35 of these amazing marine mammals.

The Dolphin Swim begins with an interactive orientation in the secluded cabanas which includes a brief video presentation on dolphin characteristics, how to use hand signals and positive reinforcement to communicate with your dolphin and various safety guidelines. Next, you and your group of 6-8 guests head to the Dolphin Lagoon where you’ll wade into the shallow turquoise waters to start your exclusive dolphin experience. Here, you will meet and play with a dolphin for 30 minutes, getting to know each other through hugs, kisses, rubdowns and, ultimately, a one-on-one swim together through the lagoon. Guests must be at least 6 years of age to participate.

The Grand Reef
Become part of an entirely new universe where giant rays and thousands of tropical fish swim along with you.Immerse yourself in Discovery Cove’s unique coral reef for a swim you won’t soon forget. Here, you can snorkel through the expansive colorful reefs, shipwreck remains and enchanting grottos. Spend as much time as you desire coming face-to-face with countless species of exotic fish, staring into the enormous eyes of giant rays and even catching a glimpse of shark and barracuda as they swim safely behind protective glass.

SeaVentureThis underwater experience is conducted in the Grand Reef. It allows guests, wearing dive helmets, to have up-close encounters with sharks (safely behind massive panoramic windows), one-on-one touches with unique animals and schools of fish and gentle rays. Guests must be at least 10 years of age to participate.

Explorer's Aviary
Towering high above water and land, Discovery Cove’s Aviary is home to more than 30 species of birds for you to mingle with, talk to, touch and even feed!

One of the most remarkable discoveries at Discovery Cove is that part of your day interacting with the wonderful wildlife can take place on land, too! The free-flight aviary is a hidden treasure just waiting for you to unearth. Feast your eyes on more than 250 tropical birds as you snake your way through stone catacombs, over bridges and across rivers bordering this sprawling oasis. Accessible through the Tropical River’s magnificent waterfalls or by way of the Discovery Cove beaches, you will marvel as colorful birds dine from your open palm.

Wind-Away River
Relax the day away in the invitingly warm, freshwater tropical river as you wind your way through a variety of extraordinary Discovery Cove landscapes. Stop off to dig your toes into the soft sand of the sunny island beach. Absorb the sights and sounds as you float past the dense rainforest. Enjoy the echoes of laughter you and your family create as you enter an underwater cave. Soak in water cascades as you go through rocky waterfalls. Visit the interactive aviary for a wildly amazing tour. Or, just chill out in the freshwater lagoon.

Packages

Day Resort Admission
Non-swim version of the adventure pass and Ultimate adventure tickets are available.
It includes everything except the dolphin swim. You may book any number of Non-Dolphin Swim Tickets provided at least one Dolphin Swim Ticket has been purchased with most brokers.
Non-swim only bookings can be done directly with Discovery Cove.

Signature Dolphin Swim Package
Entitles you to 1 day admission to Discovery Cove and 30-minute dolphin swim experience including breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks. It also includes 14 days unlimited entrance to Seaworld and Aquatica. Your pass will be valid for 14 consecutive days after first use at any park.

Signature Dolphin Swim Package +3 Parks
Entitles you to 1 day admission to Discovery Cove and 30-minute dolphin swim experience including breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks. It also includes 14 days unlimited entrance to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens. Your pass will be valid for 14 consecutive days after first use at any park.

2024 Ticket Prices

Day Resort Admission - from $224

Day Resort Admission +2 Parks - from $284

Day Resort Admission +3 Parks - from $304

Signature Dolphin Swim Package - from $274

Signature Dolphin Swim Package +2 Parks - from $334

Signature Dolphin Swim Package +3 Parks - from $354

SeaVenture - from $59

Trainer for Day

The Trainer for a Day program is an exclusive program available for up to 24 guests each day, separated into three groups of 8. You will arrive by 8am and spend the day with a dolphin trainer until 3 pm. The rest of the afternoon will be yours to enjoy all of our amenities and attractions at your leisure.

The morning begins with a behind-the-scenes small-mammal interaction and training session, feeding and care of exotic birds in the free-flight Aviary, 30 minute dolphin interaction, behind-the-scenes feedings in the Grand Reef, behind-the-scenes animal food preparation and record review, ending the day with an enhanced dolphin interaction and training encounter, which will have an exciting double foot push by two of our dolphins!

Private Cabanas at Discovery Cove

Cabanas are a perfect way to add a touch more luxury to an already amazing day at Discovery Cove. They can be purchased along with selected celebration packages but can also just be purchased on their own, no earlier than 3 weeks in advance.

Each cabana is cleverly tucked away into the lush landscaping and affords guests total privacy. They include a table & chairs, separate lounge chairs, towels, a fridge stocked with beer, wine and soda's, a hamper with a selection of snacks including crisps and chocolate and a locker to keep your belongings safe. Cabanas can comfortably accommodate up to six guests.

You are also assigned a personal attendant who will regularly come and replenish the fridge and hamper throughout the day, as well as clearing away any rubbish and wet towels.

Make sure to ask them for their best tips & inside info as they have lots of great knowledge about Discovery Cove and more than willing to share it with you.

Some cabanas look over the Dolphin Lagoon, giving a first class view of guests enjoying their Dolphin Swim.

Cabana Prices 2024

Day Beds - from $99

• Comfortable Day Beds tucked within lush landscaping provide a special place to relax and unwind

Private Cabana - from $299 includes

• Towel Service
• Snack basket
• Mini Fridge stocked with complimentary Coca-Cola products and bottled water

Elite Cabana - from $599 includes

• Towel Service
• Snack Basket
• Mini Fridge stocked with complimentary Coca-Cola products and bottled water
• Personalised buoy delivery during your Signature Dolphin Swim
• Photo Package
• Discovery Cove Signature tote bag

VIP Cabana - from $899

• Towel Service
• Snack Basket
• Mini Fridge stocked with complimentary Coca-Cola products and bottled water
• Personalised buoy delivery during your Signature Dolphin Swim
• Photo Package
• Discovery Cove Signature tote bag
• Dedicated VIP Cabana Host
• Exclusive Animal Encounter
• Reserved seating at Laguna Grill
• Guaranteed Dolphin Lagoon View