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Discovery Cove Dolphin Experience, FL

At first glance, the admission price to Discovery Cove might give you a heart attack. But when you add up everything you get for that price - swim with the dolphins experience, coral reef snorkeling, stingray pool snorkeling, tropical bird aviary, breakfast, lunch, wetsuit/mask loans - it's not too bad. Well... compared to flying somewhere remote and doing all of those things Discovery Cove is cheap. Where else can you swim with the dolphins? Their dolphin experience is worth the admission price because you'll likely never get to do that anywhere else in the world.
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Here's the layout according to their own map.  Entry is on the right.  Besides the dolphins they have a coral reef that you can snorkel in, a stingray pool, a lazy tropical river that you can float around, and an incredible aviary.  Note the lazy river runs directly through the aviary.

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At Discovery Cove you are issued a wetsuit jacket and a mask to borrow all day.  The snorkel is your s to keep -- guess it's cheaper to give them away than to worry about cleaning them.  There are lots of tropical fish to see in the 72 degree water.  And there is a shark tank down there, too, that is separated with a glass partition to keep you safe while it appears you are swimming with the sharks.

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A blue-naped mousebird sits eye-level in a tree.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I think this is a female green honeycreeper.  That's the closest match I could manage off the discovery cove birdlist.  If you know it's a different bird, please email me.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A keel-billed toucan is one of the more striking residents at the Discovery Cove aviary.  The keel-billed toucan is from Central America and eats a mixed diet of fruits and meat.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The Lady Ross's Turaco was another one of the more striking residents of the Discovery Cove aviary.  It would be so neat to see one of these birds in the wild if you could get this close.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This pied imperial pigeon preened itself just above my head in the Discovery Cove aviary.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This bizzarre red-legged seriema looked like a miniature ostrich.  Its head came up to about my waist.  I don't know if it could fly; it basically wandered around the Discovery Cove aviary on the paths sort of trying to avoid the humans.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I think this is a reichenow's weaver.  It's the best match I could come up with against the DIscovery Cove birdlist.  If you know that it's a different bird, please email me.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The roul rouls stayed on the ground of the Discovery Cove aviary and foraged beneath the bushes.  They were always on the move, and they were frequently seen with the white-cheeked turacos.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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These cute speckled mousebirds were very friendly and very interested in whatever food you had in your hand be it fruit or worms.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The black-necked aracari is one of the many birds you can hand-feed in the Discovery Cove aviary.  He eats a balanced diet of fruits and meats.  An aracari is a type of toucan.  It's found in Central and South America.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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If you can stand to hold a live worm in your hand, this blue-faced honeyeater might eat from your hand.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A blue-naped mousebird sits eye-level in a tree.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The Lady Ross's Turaco was one of the more striking residents of the Discovery Cove aviary.  It would be so neat to see one of these birds in the wild if you could get this close.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This pied imperial pigeon preened itself just above my head in the Discovery Cove aviary.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This bizzarre red-legged seriema looked like a miniature ostrich.  Its head came up to about my waist.  I don't know if it could fly; it basically wandered around the Discovery Cove aviary on the paths sort of trying to avoid the humans.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I think this is a reichenow's weaver.  It's the best match I could come up with against the DIscovery Cove birdlist.  If you know that it's a different bird, please email me.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The roul rouls stayed on the ground of the Discovery Cove aviary and foraged beneath the bushes.  They were always on the move, and they were frequently seen with the white-cheeked turacos.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The black-necked aracari is one of the many birds you can hand-feed in the Discovery Cove aviary.  He eats a balanced diet of fruits and meats.  An aracari is a type of toucan.  It's found in Central and South America.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A blue-naped mousebird sits eye-level in a tree.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This guira cuckoo was sitting on the ground at the entrance to one of the Discovery Cove aviary sections.  For fun, I stuck my hand out and he hopped right on.  Without food as an enticement.  I took a few pictures of him with my free hand before I led him to my shoulder where he sat and watched me take pictures for the next 10 minutes.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The black-necked aracari is one of the many birds you can hand-feed in the Discovery Cove aviary.  He eats a balanced diet of fruits and meats.  An aracari is a type of toucan.  It's found in Central and South America.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This guira cuckoo was my best friend for at least 10 minutes in the Discovery Cove aviary.  The caretaker showed me where his mate had a nest of 6 eggs, one of which had already hatched.  The nest was too high to see inside - all I could see was the tail feather of the mother.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I loved the look of the keel-billed toucan.  The brightest colors you could imagine on a bird.  We saw some of these when in Costa Rica, but it was nice to see one so close.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I loved the look of the keel-billed toucan.  The brightest colors you could imagine on a bird.  We saw some of these when in Costa Rica, but it was nice to see one so close.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A peacock and peahen hang out on the bridge over the lazy tropical river that winds through the Discovery Cove aviary.  It was a special feeding time for them, else you would not likely find them out in the open like this.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Doves in the United States are as boring as you can get.  Who knew that they could be so varied?  The "beautiful" is part of the bird's name, not necessarily my description of it.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I thought this blue-bellied-roller was a relative of the kookaburra when I first saw it.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Everyone gets a kick out of feeding a beautiful tropical bird, especially one as friendly as the blue-naped mousebird.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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I visited the Discovery Cove aviary several times during the day, and this bush thickknee was always sitting in the same place on the ground.  Only when I was leaving on my last visit at the end of the day did it get up and walk around.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Well, if you've never hand-fed a channel-billed toucan, the Discovery Cove aviary is your big chance.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A channel-billed toucan awaits a meal at the Discovery Cove aviary.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This pair of purple-tailed imperial pigeons was hanging out on a branch just above the path.  Another great example of how pigeons can be so neat outside of the USA.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Bring the kids to the Discovery Cove aviary, because they will certainly get a big kick out of feeding someone like this friendly (and hungry) speckled mousebird.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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A pair of sun conures in a tree.  They breed them in the USA as pets, and are fairly smart birds.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Even an almost 3-year-old can feed the sun conures at the Discovery Cove aviary.  Sun conures loved people, and were not shy about getting on somebody's shoulder or head -- even if they didn't have any food.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This sunbittern stayed pretty still on the ground - a shame because its wings have a remarkable pattern on the back when they are open.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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One of the weirdest looking birds I've seen - the vulturine guineafowl reminded me of a zombie undertaker in a Las Vegas show costume.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The vulturine guineafowl remained on the ground looking for food on the floor.  I don't think I saw it take food from anyone, but that doesn't mean that it didn't.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The white-bellied go-away bird has a strange name which is taken from the sound of its call.  I never heard it.  It's from Africa.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The wattled curassow was another floor-dweller, and spent most of its time at the Discovery Cove aviary trying not to be seen.  I caught it on a lucky break out in the open.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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The white-cheeked turaco was never interested in anything I tried to feed it.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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This white-crowned robin chat was elusive, always hiding in the shadows of the Discovery Cove aviary.  I found it, though.  Twice.\n\nThis is one of the great things about the Discovery Cove aviary.  You don't have to pay for a tour to South America or Asia or Africa and hope you get lucky enough to see a bird like this.  And this close, too.  And you'll get to feed it.  Compare the price of Discovery Cove admission to an exotic tour like that and now it appears to get more affordable.

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Trainers get ready for the day's dolphin swims.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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After a brief 10-minute video and pep-talk in the cabanas, your 8-person group is led out onto the beach where they give a little more instruction and information.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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The water is "heated" to 78 degrees, which is warmer than the coral reef, but cooler than the lazy tropical freshwater river.  So the entry is slightly chilly.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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Your group is led out into waist-deep water (all of these people are crouching for some reason) and you get a live lecture / dolphin demo.  The trainer explains a few things about a dolphin's anatomy.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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The trainer teaches you a few hand signals to get the dolphin to perform.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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After the introductions or in between sections of your dolphin experience, the trainer may get your dolphin to show off for everyone.  Notice there are plenty of staff photographers on hand to take stills and video of your entire experience.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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After a successful trick, you've got to reward your dolphin.  Everyone gets a chance to toss a dead fish into their mouth.  The dolphins swallow them whole - they save their teeth for killing and defense.

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Everyone has a chance to kiss their dolphin.  Since it's illegal to even initiate an encounter in the wild, you'll likely only get a chance to kiss a dolphin here at Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida.

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Everyone loves to kiss a dolphin, and the dolphins seem to enjoy it, too.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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Every subgroup gets to have a minute or two alone with the dolphin for some great photos.  The trainers will have the dolphin do a different trick for each subgroup.  This one is letting this couple rub his tummy.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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I got to give my dolphin a fluke massage.  Dolphin's skin feels like a combination of slick plastic and rubber.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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This dolphin shows off for everyone.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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This dolphin weighs close to 750 pounds and can propel himself right out of the water while spinning (notice the way the water is flying off of him).  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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Towards the end of your dolphin experience, you get a short ride.  Not on his back, though.  You grab 2 fins and he happily drags you across the pool.  Your unique view is of his blowhole and the approaching beach.  They can go up to 20mph, but for you they slow it down considerably.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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It's definitely a rush to get a dolphin ride.  Too bad it's so short.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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It's all smiles and fond memories for anyone who takes the opportunity to enjoy the dolphin experience at Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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After the rides, the dolphins from the different groups swirl around and jump out of the water in synch.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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Dolphins make their last jump around the pool to signal the end of your dolphin experience.  The whole thing lasts about 40 minutes.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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You must be at least 6 to take part in the dolphin experience, but if you have a little one waiting at the edge of the pool, the trainers might let you grab them so that they can meet one of the dolphins, too.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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This trainer wags both her fingers as a signal for the dolphin to squeak.  Dolphins make all of their noises through their blowhole, not their mouths.  Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida

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A stingray glides by my feet in the stingray pool in Discovery Cove.  You can swim with them, pet them, or feed them.  There are probably at least 30 of them in the pool.  The water is a little chilly, but that's why you get a wetsuit.

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A stingray glides by an excited observer in the stingray pool in Discovery Cove.  You can swim with them, pet them, or feed them.  There are probably at least 30 of them in the pool.  The water is a little chilly, but that's why you get a wetsuit.  When was the last time you swam with a stingray?

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Not only are there stingrays in the Discovery Cove stingray pool, but other tropical fish as well.  This was a rare moment when the pool was pretty empty of humans.

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