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Discovery Cove

Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
877-4DISCOVERY
As featured in 3 days in Orlando and 1 other guide
Ranked #2 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.5 of 5 stars 1886 Reviews
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Water Parks, Aquariums
Activities: Swimming with dolphins, Viewing wildlife, Swimming, Snorkelling
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: Discovery Cove is a beautiful, tropical oasis. The park is well run, and the entire staff is very friendly. Buy the picture CD that the park sells if... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Williamstown, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Loved everything about it. Well worth it even if you don't want to do the dolphin experience. There is buffet breakfast and lunch...snacks and drinks all day. Clean beaches, water is beautiful. Would go back again! More

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Trumbull, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I'll keep this review short and sweet. Expensive. Don't do the Dolphin swim. All amenities are included. Not crowded. Unlimited food. Divine views. Excellent snorkeling and aviary. New "freshwater oasis" to open soon...wonder if the price will go up. Definitely, definitely go here. More

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Coral Springs, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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I don't have much to add to what has already been said- the place is beautiful, the dolphin interaction was fun, the reef with the stingrays was fantastic, the lazy river is nice, the aviary is fun, etc. What I do want to add is a warning- if you want a chair with an umbrella, find one FIRST and put... More

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Lower Sackville, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

There are no words for this piece of paradise. The second you walk in your mouth drops open. You think you have been transported to a far away oasis. You can actually smell the flowers in the air wherever you go. Well worth the money you spend to get in. More

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Windsor
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I couldn't go far enough back but our visit was in November 2008. This was a truly amazing place. We arrived early in the morning (if visiting here make sure you get there early - it is definitely a full day's worth of activities). From the moment we got there, the staff was very happy and helpful, and explained everything... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We visited discovery cove last week. And really enjoyed the whole experience, from the dolphins to the lady river, the lunch was a suprise in how good it was, and beer and snacks through out the day... Would highly recomend... And will definitly be visiting again.. More

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Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We did not get to visit during our trip this year but did two years ago. The day is well worth every penny and a day we will never forget. You are taken care of from the moment you step foot in the place, they have thought of everything. Watching my animal loving son swim with a dolphin, priceless! I... More

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Ozark, Missouri
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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I took my 7 year old just for the day trip- didn't swim with the dolphins. It was worth EVERY cent- the highlight of our trip. Looking forward to going again soon- maybe we will do the dolphin swim, then. More

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The most amazing park I have ever been to--and I've been to all of them in Orlando! The value is fantastic, the service is amazing! Words can not describe how much I love Discovery Cove! If you haven't been here, it's a MUST on the bucket list!! More

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Halifax
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Our first trip to Florida in 2009 we opted to skip out on this park due to the cost. This trip I was adamant that we would splurge and see what it had to offer. At a cost of $229 per person(and this was on the cheap end, prices vary by the day) it offers you: full breakfast, unlimited lunch(11-3),... More

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