The Marsh Dolphin Adventure Theater

The Zoo's daily dolphin demonstrations are our most popular visitor experience. Inside the beautifully staged Marsh Dolphin Adventure Theater, the shows offer a semi-theatrical demonstration of the fantastic natural abilities of these beautiful and intelligent marine mammals. Trainers will offer information on dolphin anatomy, behaviors, senses, feeding and other facts.

Demonstrations run throughout the year, weather and crowd dependent. During the spring and summer season, there may be as many as four shows a day (10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm), while fall and winter show schedules vary. Click here for the latest information. Please check at Admissions when you enter the Zoo about the show schedule and whether you will need to reserve your seat for a particular show. 

The doors for the show will open approximately 30 minutes prior to each show, and the arena will be closed several minutes before the show begins (no late comers – they will need to return for the next performance). Seating is limited; first come first served. Once everyone is seated, the entire room will go dark, and then the Dolphin Adventure begins. 

Please Note:  Strollers are not allowed inside the Marsh Dolphin Adventure Theater and will be parked outside in a special area. If you have any concerns about the security of your stroller, you may want to consider renting a Zoo stroller for your visit.

Photo by Don Reynolds Imaging