Dolphin FAQs
How many dolphins does Dolphin Encounters have?
Dolphin Encounters has 18 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
How old are your dolphins?
Dolphin Encounters has dolphins ranging in age from 1-year-old to 41-years-old.
How long does it take to train your dolphins to do behaviors?
Training time varies. It depends on the trainer and the dolphin. Humans learn differently, so do dolphins.
How do you come up with names for the dolphins?
Several of our dolphins are named after our employees; others were named by students participating in "Baby Naming" competitions. It is an interesting process.
What are your dolphins' names?
Abaco, Andy, Aunty V, Cacique, Chippy, Dot, Goombay, Gussie Mae, Jake, Laguna, Miss Merlin, Niña, Princess, Salvador, Soca, Shawn, Stormy.