Discovery Cove
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Discovery Cove in Orlando is a tropical park where vacationers can swim with a bottlenose dolphin, interact with rays, observe 30 species of birds in the aviary, and swim in the pool.
Admission to Discovery Cove is limited to 1,000 guests per day to ensure an experience with more personal attention.
Things to Do
Upon arriving at Discovery Cove, guests are personally checked in and invited to walk through a nature trail with unique animals.
Discovery Cove is home to lagoons, reefs, waterfalls and grottos which can be explored by the whole family. Among other attractions, visitors can explore the reef filled with exotic fish with a mask and snorkel.
Family Vacation
To be able to swim with dolphins, visitors must be at least 6 years old (please double check this requirement before you go as rules may change). Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult to visit Discovery Cove. Kids 14 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian through the check-in process.
How to Book
In 2006, all-inclusive pricing starts at $249. If you skip the swim with a dolphin experience, prices start at $149 per person. For more information and reservations call 877-4-DISCOVERY or visit www.discoverycove.com. Find out more about Orlando and plan your vacation getaway.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jan 02, 2008