Dolphin Research Center (DRC) will hold its annual Love Our Locals Day on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). This is DRC’s way of giving back to the Florida Keys community and visitors with a day of marine life, family activities and local pride.
General admission is free for all guests. Families, friends and even pets are invited to enjoy DRC’s animal family, including dolphins, sea lions, parrots and tortoises, and spend the day surrounded by nature and learning.
Highlights include:
- Free general admission: Explore DRC from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at no cost.
- Free raffle: Earn tickets just for attending, visiting booths and bringing a reusable water bottle.
- Prizes: A limited number of winners will receive a free Dolphin Encounter or Meet a Dolphin program and participate the same day at 1 p.m. (Drawing at noon) — so don’t forget your swimsuit.
- Cool off in the splashground: a fun way for kids to beat the Florida heat.
- Learn about DRC’s cutting-edge research with resident and wild dolphins.
- Discover how DRC is the Florida Keys’ only licensed manatee rescue team — and celebrate International Manatee Day the very next day.
- Refuel with bites and drinks available on-site.
- Bring the whole family — furry friends included.
- Enjoy special membership discounts offered only during the event.
“Love Our Locals Day is our way of saying thank you to our incredible community,” said Allie Proskovec, DRC’s director of media and marketing. “It’s a chance for families and visitors to spend a day together, meet our amazing animals and see firsthand the mission they help support.”
https://dolphins.org/program?id=32
