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FTF's best bets for dolphin swim and dolphin interaction programs, especially for families, in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Australia and Israel.

Swimming with dolphins in a controlled setting is truly an amazing experience for all ages and, like other animal encounters, can also be an effective tool in working with special needs children and adults.  When planning your experience, both in the Caribbean and the US, be sure to look for a properly trained staff of committed naturalists and marine biologists, caring and compassionate trainers, and a clean, contemporary facility. We guarantee an unforgettable experience. 

For more information on dolphin safety regulations, and what questions to ask to make sure you support only dolphin-friendly facilites, read our story on the Ethical Questions Raised by Dolphin Swims. 

Here are some of our favorite dolphin swim venues in various parts of the world. Keep in mind that many of them are commercial facilities which may change ownership without our knowledge, new ones will open at resort hotels, dolphin care may change, and facilities may be adversely affected by hurricanes or floods, so be sure to verify your choice with a local concierge or tourist office before making a reservation. 

Bahamas Dolphin Swim Programs

Capture of wild dolphins is officially illegal in the Bahamas.

Dolphin Encounters
P.O. Box SS 6257
Nassau, Bahamas
(242/363-1003) 
Families can commune with dolphins and enjoy many programs such as "Swim with the Dolphins" and "Close Encounters" where they can interact with the dolphins by feeding, touching, and even dancing with them.

UNEXSO Dolphin Experience
P.O. Box F-42433
Royal Palm Way
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
(242/373-1244)
This is a great place for dolphin encounters.  Families can enjoy swimming or scuba diving with trained dolphins in pools or in the sea.  Learn the hand signals and watch the dolphins perform for you.  Even if you don't have any experience, just be willing to interact and have fun underwater!  UNEXSO is associated with the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.

Kerzner International's Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas
(1-800-PLAY-711)
This resort is truly dolphin friendly, with one of the world's largest captive-dolphin habitats, which greatly exceeds US requirements.  This is the home of the famed "Katrina Dolphins," which Kerzner adopted after they lost their New Orleans, Louisiana home in the 2005 hurricane.