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Dolphin Connection: Our Goal
Our mission is to inspire awareness and positive change for the marine environment through direct contact with marine mammals. We seek to illustrate through personal experience the need for conservation, and strive to communicate this essential message by providing a natural environment for dolphins where they can serve as educational and scientific ambassadors for their marine world. We want each Dolphin Connection program at Hawks Cay Resort to be unique, and to inspire individuals to actively participate in helping protect our underwater habitats. We would also like to educate those visiting the Florida Keys on the importance of using the ocean’s ecosystem responsibly, so that the marine environment we cherish here in the Keys will thrive for future generations to enjoy.The Dolphin Connection was founded in 1996 by Cheryl and Doug Messinger and is widely considered an international leader in the training and care of marine mammals.
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Swim with the dolphins! The Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, that is.
Guests at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys have the unique opportunity to encounter bottlenose dolphins in this marine mammal's natural environment. The Dolphin Connection program, located in an ocean-fed saltwater lagoon, is home to a pod of friendly and highly-intelligent dolphins that Florida Keys visitors can interact with while learning the importance of protecting Florida's marine ecosystem.
Hawks Cay Resort is the only hotel or resort in the continental United States that features an on-site dolphin research facility. We offer a variety of educational and exciting programs for adults, children and the entire family to enjoy. Whether you choose to jump in the water for a hands-on dolphin encounter, learn how to train dolphins or stand on the dock and admire fantastic aerial tricks, join us at Dolphin Connection for a one-of-a-kind Florida Keys vacation experience.
Guests at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys have the unique opportunity to encounter bottlenose dolphins in this marine mammal's natural environment. The Dolphin Connection program, located in an ocean-fed saltwater lagoon, is home to a pod of friendly and highly-intelligent dolphins that Florida Keys visitors can interact with while learning the importance of protecting Florida's marine ecosystem.
Hawks Cay Resort is the only hotel or resort in the continental United States that features an on-site dolphin research facility. We offer a variety of educational and exciting programs for adults, children and the entire family to enjoy. Whether you choose to jump in the water for a hands-on dolphin encounter, learn how to train dolphins or stand on the dock and admire fantastic aerial tricks, join us at Dolphin Connection for a one-of-a-kind Florida Keys vacation experience.
Dolphin Connection Blog - February 201202/01/2012
Frequently, when swimming with the dolphins at Hawks Cay Resort, guests wonder why our population is all male. “Where are all the females?” Great question! The answer is, “All over the country.”Dolphin Connection is a founding member of the Bottlenose Dolphin Breeding Consortium, bringing together groups of ...read more
Dolphin Connection Blog - January 201201/02/2012
Happy New Year!Depending on what portion of the country you live in – and how thick the layer of snow on your roof is – it might be hard to imagine yourself applying sunscreen as you prepare to slide into the water to swim with dolphins. Here at ...read more
Dolphin Connection Blog - December 201111/30/2011
Happy Holidays everyone! December is here, and with it comes the season of joy, love and gift giving. Dolphin Connection is blessed with the presence of joy and love in our lives every day throughout the year, thanks to our beautiful dolphins, but did you know we also get into ...read more