Dolphin Quest invites local school groups to visit us at the Kahala Hotel & Resort, on the island of Oahu, to participate in exciting educational experiences and learn about dolphins and other amazing sea creatures through fun and engaging activities. For a list of educational resources pertaining to marine animals and the ocean please click here.
Programs are offered seven days a week, September – mid-June. Open to grades Pre-K through college.
Dolphin Quest School Programs
Dolphin Quests offers various educational programs on site at our Oahu location. View reservation information below.
Includes
- Hands-on learning in our outdoor classroom
- Lessons in animal care, marine biology, and conservation
- A unique “hand-to-fin” Dolphin Encounter!
Curriculum alignment
- School programs are uniquely tailored to a specific grade level and are based on Hawaii Content and Performance Standards, National Education Standards, STEM, and Ocean Literacy Principles.
- We also can customize our content to best fit your group’s needs – this is a great option for scout troops working on a specific badge!
Program length and price
- 90-minutes
- $20/child
Distance Learning
Bring a dolphin to your classroom! Dolphin Quest brings a dolphin to your classroom in a fun, interactive, live internet stream. Students meet a dolphin and talk to a trainer about what their day with these magnificent animals entails. View reservation information below.
Includes
- Live interactive session with a marine mammal specialist and dolphin
- Lessons in animal care, training, marine biology, and conservation
- After the program, students can ask the marine mammal specialist questions about the dolphins, training, how to start a career with animals, and more.
Curriculum alignment
- School programs are uniquely tailored to a specific grade level and are based on Hawaii Content and Performance Standards, National Education Standards, STEM, and Ocean Literacy Principles.
- We also can customize our content to best fit your group’s needs – this is a great option for scout troops working on a specific badge!
Program length and price
- 45-60 minutes
- $75/class
- $25 for each additional class scheduled within two weeks
To make a reservation for an Oahu school program, please complete the Field Trip Request Form.
NOTE: This is only a request. Your preferred date may not be available at the time of your request. Booking is NOT CONFIRMED until a Dolphin Quest educator has replied with your School Program Booking Confirmation.
If you have additional questions about our school programs, please contact us at (808) 739-8918.