What is the age requirement to swim with the dolphins?
Guests of all ages are welcomed at Discovery Cove. To swim with the dolphins, however, guests must be at least 6 years old. This policy was established to ensure the cognitive and physical stature of the child. These factors are taken into consideration to ensure children are able to interact in a group social setting, accept instructions, and understand the trainer. Also, the physical size of the child is taken into account since he/she will be in water that is approximately 3 feet deep with large, powerful animals. Also, children must be at least 15 years of age to participate in the Trainer for a Day program without an accompanying adult and at least 13 years of age to visit Discovery Cove without adult supervision.
