The facility is integrated directly into Aquaventuras Park, allowing access to water park amenities alongside marine programs.
The dolphin trainers provide briefing sessions on hand signals used to communicate with the dolphins during water encounters.
The park uses a filtration system designed to maintain water quality standards for both human contact and dolphin health.
The interaction programs are designed to accommodate non-swimmers through specialized platform-based activities.
The site conducts routine physical examinations for the dolphins under the oversight of resident veterinarians.
Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta is a marine mammal facility located within the Aquaventuras Park in Nuevo Vallarta. The site features a series of interactive pools designed for structured dolphin encounter programs, including swimming, touching, and observing dolphin behavior. The facility focuses on educational programming that emphasizes marine biology and conservation efforts. Guests participate in small groups guided by professional trainers to facilitate interaction with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The park infrastructure includes surrounding water slides and leisure areas integrated into the dolphin habitat complex. It serves as an authorized location for international dolphin interaction programs and adheres to standard animal welfare protocols for captive marine mammals.
The designated poolside observation platform where trainers facilitate a "dolphin kiss" or "fin shake" photo opportunity.
Purchase professional photo packages on-site immediately after your session, as they are not available for download later.
Bring biodegradable sunscreen to protect the water quality for the dolphins.
Arrive early to complete the mandatory orientation and safety briefing required before entering the pools.
Do not attempt to touch or feed the dolphins outside of the trainer's specific instructions, as this can disrupt the animals' training and safety protocols.
Jewelry, watches, and hair accessories must be removed before entering the water to ensure animal safety. Life jackets are mandatory for all participants regardless of swimming ability.
