The best family activity at Ocean World is the Dolphin Encounter, which offers close contact with dolphins in waist-deep water, touching, kissing, dancing, feeding, and playing with this gentle mammal.

An interaction that is fun and educational, ideal for non-swimmers and families with young kids.

Includes:

• ½ hour dolphin encounter program, preceded by a lecture on dolphins.
• Round-trip transportation from hotels in Puerto Plata.
• Park admission.
• Snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium.
• Pirates Pool.
• Rainforest, Bird Exhibit, and Habitat of Iguanas.
• Usage of Dolphin Beach (lounge chairs are included).
• Lunch.
• Dolphins Show.
• Sea Lions Show.
• Birds Show.
• Sharks Show.

Additional Information:

• Make sure to bring a bathing suit, towel, sunblock, and additional money for pictures & souvenirs.
• A prior shower is required. 
• No camera or glasses are allowed in the water.
• Pregnant women are allowed in this program. 
• An 18-year-old adult in the water must accompany children under 11 years old.
• Participants must release jewels from the hands, neck, and ears to avoid harming the animal.
• An 18-year-old adult is allowed to take one child or one infant in the water.
• Infants: 0 - 3 years old, free.