Haven't been but, hate to see these animals locked up for human entertainment!
How dare you exploit them!
Welcome to Island Dolphin Care.
I interned here a couple of years ago, and you can feel the magic of this special place as soon as you walk through the doors. Everyone smiles, and the kids who are brought here absolutely love it. The dolphins are well-taken care of, and are surprisingly gentle and intelligent with those they interact with.
I personally saw miracles from this place. I saw faces of veterans and addicts who had been struggling with PTSD, depression, and all sorts of other horrible things. Once they enter the water with the dolphins, their faces light up, and you can feel their joy. I have witnessed children who struggle with autism and other special needs make remarkable changes in just a week here.
A visit to the Keys would be wasted without a visit here. You can feel the weight of the world being lifted off your chest as you step through the doors. Be sure to hear the story of how it was started too. It's incredible, and you will leave a changed person.
We have been taking our daughter here for years, to help with her disabilities, the staff & dolphins make her visits so rewarding.
You will walk in and feel the healing environment! It is magical!
I love Island Dolphin Care, beautiful place, amazing people, would recommend to anyone.
Great program,Wonderful stress reliever. Outstanding staff.