This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with our dolphin pod!  The 90-minute Dolphin In-Water Adventure program includes:
• A backstage classroom session about dolphin characteristics, adaptations and training.
• 35 minutes of poolside/in-water time with our trainers and dolphins where in-water participants will get a sampling of the different activities the Zoo’s trainers carry out each day – feeding a dolphin, signaling the dolphin to carry out a behavior, and lots of up-close, hands-on interactions. Please note: This is a wade-in program and no swimming is involved.
• Along with memories for a lifetime, participants will receive a souvenir towel and a digital photograph of themselves with a dolphin!

Want to see what it's like? Take a look for yourself!

Requirements
• Participants must be at least 4 feet, 6 inches (54 inches) tall
• Participants who meet the height requirement and are between the ages of 6 and 13 must be accompanied by a paid  adult either in the water or as an observer
• Observers must be at least 6 years old
• Observers cannot register separately; they must be associated with a participant
• Observers experience the classroom session and are able to watch their participant from an area near the in-water activity
• Observers between the ages of 6 and 13 must be accompanied by a paid adult observer with a ratio of one adult per child
• In order to insure the health and safety of our guests and dolphins, those who are pregnant may only observe

Pricing
Participant: Zoo Member $195; Non Member $215
Observer: Zoo Member $35; Non Member $45
Payment in full is required at time of registration. Pricing is subject to change. There will be no refunds unless the Indianapolis Zoo has to cancel the program and guests cannot reschedule. Registration for this program is available either online or in person at the Indianapolis Zoo's Education Building.

Registration and Arrival
Registration is now open! Begin the online registration process to see the Dolphin In-Water Calendar for available dates and times. Guests should arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to their scheduled start time to fill out paperwork in the Education Building, located directly to the right of the Zoo admission gates.
PLEASE NOTE:  Pre-registration is required for this program. Online registration closes 14 days before the event date. If you are interested in a date within the next 14 days please call us to check availability.

Gift Certificates
Because of the unique nature of this experience, gift certificates cannot be purchased online.  To purchase a gift certificate, please call 317-630-2000, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

Have a question you don't see here?  Check out:
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Dolphins
History of the Dolphin Adventure

For more information, email or call the Dolphin Adventure line at 317-630-2000 Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.