Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove
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Reservations-only marine park with swim-with-dolphins and snorkel reef experiences — covers marine biology, animal behavior, and coral reef ecology hands-on.

What families say
Families consistently rave about the dolphin swim as the day's highlight (kids especially loved it), and there's plenty else to fill a full day—snorkeling with rays and fish, a lazy river with otters, an aviary, and a flamingo parade, plus included food that reviewers said was genuinely good. Plan to arrive early and stay the whole day (open to close works well), pack water shoes and sunscreen just in case, and know that snorkel gear can be hit-or-miss (a couple of reviewers had leaky masks). No complaints about crowds or organization—reviewers called it clean, well-run, and relaxing for parents.
Ages 618
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6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821
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