OUR MISSION
To protect marine animals and their environments through experiential learning and scientific discovery.
Touching hearts and minds since 1988.
127,503 local school children taught.
$6,961,052 donated to conservation science.
DOLPHIN QUEST PILLARS
Our four main pillars of animal welfare, conservation, scientific studies, and education are essential for the Dolphin Quest community as we uphold ethical treatment of marine life, contribute to preserving delicate ecosystems, advance our understanding of marine science, and empower communities with valuable environmental education and awareness. Together, these pillars form the foundation for responsible stewardship of marine resources and inspire positive change in global action towards marine conservation.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is our top priority at Dolphin Quest, which means we provide for each individual animal’s physical and mental needs.
Conservation
At Dolphin Quest, we believe knowledge and inspiration transform passion into conservation action for aquatic animals.
Scientific Studies
Dolphin Quest is dedicated to the scientific study of marine mammals and to the preservation of our ocean ecosystems.
Education
Education is at the core of Dolphin Quest’s culture and is demonstrated through inspiring public encounter programs and outreach activities for schools.
CHOOSE A LOCATION TO BOOK YOUR DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
Note: Two of our Dolphin Quest facilities are in the Hawaiian Islands.
Be sure to select your correct island destination.
OPERATION GRACE
The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is leading an innovative initiative to save at-risk, threatened, and endangered dolphins, porpoises, and whales from the brink of extinction. Through Operation GRACE (Global Rescue of At-Risk Cetaceans and Ecosystems), Dolphin Quest and the NMMF are taking a collaborative, community-based approach to rescuing aquatic mammals from extinction.
Dolphin Quest partnered with NMMF to help launch Operation GRACE in 2022 with a $250,000 founding donation enabling the NMMF to apply their unique veterinary and conservation expertise to protect and conserve at-risk aquatic animals.
A portion of monies received from each Dolphin Quest dolphin encounter is donated to support and fund important scientific studies resulting in over $6,961,052 donated to conservation science. If you too would like to make a tax deductible donation to support Operation GRACE, please scan the QR code below. We thank you for your continued support.
CLICK or SCAN the QR code to donate to Operation GRACE and save aquatic mammals.
To learn more about the scientific studies supported by Dolphin Quest, CLICK HERE.
JOIN DOLPHIN QUEST OCEAN ACTION TEAM
Dolphin Quest has assembled a group of marine animal advocates, who are committed to protecting our planet and who respect, value, and work to conserve our living ocean.
We stay in touch with our team members via email to share ocean conservation news and updates related to the aquarium and zoo community. Members also have the opportunity to actively participate in animal advocacy initiatives affecting marine animals in human care and in the wild.
If you’ve participated in a Dolphin Quest Encounter, then you are already a member of the Ocean Action Team. If you’re interested in joining, please fill out your name and email address below.
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Ocean Action Team
If you are interested in joining the Dolphin Quest Ocean Action Team complete the form below.