Schedules and times are available at the Dolphin Quest Activity and Gift Shop. The Teen Encounter is designed for participants ages 13 to 19. During this 30-minute program, teens learn about dolphins, careers in marine science, training, and veterinary medicine while interacting in the shallow water of the Dolphin Learning Center Lagoon. Interaction with the Dolphins is a memorable experience' Adult Encounter The Adult Encounter, for individuals 16 years of age and older, is a 30-minute interactive program that begins with meeting the dolphins with their trainers. While becoming acquainted with the dolphins, the trainers share information about the animals and environmental issues affecting them in the wild.
Space is limited and participants are selected by a daily lottery.
This special 30-minute encounter is for adults 16 years of age and older. It s a shallow-water program designed for participants to share a dolphin experience with a friend or loved one. The encounter provides an up close and personal hands on experience in training, education and fun. Check schedules with the Dolphin Quest Activity and Gift Shop. Space is limited to 4 people per session, so please call to make arrangements for this rare opportunity to better understand and work with the Waikoloa dolphins, as well as your own animals at home.