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Dolphin Kids gives young participants a chance to explore their curiosity within a group of children. Specialists introduce the animals through explanations and guided activities, while parents follow the experience from nearby. The reunion afterward becomes part of the pleasure, as children describe what they noticed and share the moments that mattered to them.
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THE EXPERIENCE
How the Day Unfolds
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The Experience
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Educational introduction with marine mammal specialists
Guided shallow-water dolphin interaction designed for children
Life jacket
Towel
Secure storage for personal belongings
Wetsuit availability during winter months
Designated parent observation area
Professional photographs, available for purchase
Souvenirs and personal purchases
Marine Mammal Center, Av. Las Palmas 39-A, Nuevo Vallarta
Swimsuit for the participating child
Sun-protective clothing
Money for optional photographs and souvenirs
A camera for use only in the designated observation area
Exclusively for children aged 4–9
Minimum height . 1 meter
No swimming skills are required
Participants must wear a life jacket during the water activities
Parents observe from the designated area while specialists supervise the children
Jewelry, accessories and sunscreen—including biodegradable sunscreen—are not permitted in the pool
Personal cameras are permitted only in observation areas
Discuss accessibility or additional support needs before booking
Specific interactions are adapted to the group, specialists and dolphins on the day
Parents are not permitted to enter the pool . The child is supervised by a full team of professionals
Follow the specialists’ instructions throughout the experience
Arrived 45 minutes before to the meeting point
24 hours . 100 refund
Less than 12 hours . 50% refund
Less than 12 hours – No sows . No refund
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When choosing an experience for younger children, consider how comfortable they feel joining an activity while their parents watch nearby. Talking through the arrangement beforehand can make the setting more familiar: they will meet the specialists, join other children and return to their family afterward.
Encourage your child to think of something they would like to learn about dolphins. A question about their sounds, movements or appearance gives them a personal point of interest. After the session, let them describe what they noticed before adding your own observations.
The experience offers different perspectives for children and parents. Children take part in the activities, while adults have time to watch their reactions and interactions with the group. Comparing those perspectives afterward can turn a short encounter into a longer family conversation.
Allow time after the visit for changing and settling back into the day. Families planning another activity should confirm the program’s starting time and account for travel between locations.
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