Swimming with dolphins is one of those things that should be on everybody’s bucket list. Luckily for us Northern Californians, there’s a place where you can do just that. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is an award-winning theme park and animal park located in Vallejo. Here you’ll find tons of thrilling rides and unique animal attractions, including an opportunity to swim with dolphins. You’ll never forget a visit to this incredible park where you can meets some of the world’s most majestic creatures and interact with them in a way you never imagined.
Located in Vallejo's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom park is an amazing exhibit known as Dolphin Discovery. This is the only place in Northern California where you can get up close and personal with a bottlenose dolphin and you'll definitely want to do it.
This rare and hands-on attraction is great for all ages. Kids will be utterly fascinated by these majestic creatures since the program is designed to be both fun and informative.
You'll start out with a brief and educational classroom session before meeting the dolphins in person. The entire session will last approximately two hours, in which you'll learn all about these fascinating creatures along with swimming beside them.
Upon walking into the pool area, most people are surprised by just how friendly and playful the dolphins are. They'll likely be swimming, jumping, and talking right in front of you!
The park provides you with wetsuits which you will then change into. Groups are kept small in order to ensure that your interaction with the dolphins is as personal as possible. You'll start off your interaction with the dolphins by greeting and touching their rubber-like skin.
The highlight of the interaction is taking part in the "dorsal fin swim". Participants will take turns being guided around the swimming pool by a dolphin while hanging onto its fin. This is definitely something you'll remember for the rest of your life.
There's something downright magical about witnessing these highly intelligent creatures do their thing right in front of you. By the end of your time at Dolphin Discovery, you'll feel as if you've made some new friends.
Are you the type of person who likes to observe from afar? Don't worry, there are plenty of options for you here at the park. Dolphin shows are performed daily where you can see these fantastic animals in action as they perform tricks and "wow" audiences.
Are you ready to pay a visit to one of Northern California's most unique animal attractions? You'll find Six Flags Discovery Kingdom at 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589. Dolphin interactions are offered daily, and you can read more about it here.
