Swimming With Dolphins in Destin, Florida

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As intelligent marine mammals imbued with real personality, dolphins offer a wonderful experience that is a cut above just swimming with fish. Unfortunately, local law in Destin prohibits swimming with the many pods of dolphins that can be found in the local waters. Ergo, no tour operator offers swimming with the dolphins, and your only legal opportunity to do so in the wild will happen by accident. There is a marine park in the Destin area, however, that has a dolphin swimming program, and there are some tours that offer something a little more than just dolphin watching.

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The Gulfarium

The Gulfarium is a Destin-area marine theme park, and it has a dolphin encounter program. This is the best option for a family with small children, or for someone who simply isn't a strong to you. Children must be at least 7 years of age and 4 feet tall to participate. Reservations at least one day in advance are required by the park