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Buying Discovery Cove Trainer for a Day & Dolphin Lover's Sleepover Tickets

If you want to discover a bit more about what goes on at Discovery Cove then you can buy a special Trainer for a Day package which gives you an enhanced dolphin interaction and training encounter, access to special behind-the-scenes feedings at the Coral Reef, feeding and care of exotic birds in the free-flight aviary plus behind-the-scenes small-mammal playtime and training session, behind-the-scenes animal food preparation and record review and an animal behavioural training class.

Alternatively, with the Dolphin Lover's Sleepover package you get to sleep over alongside the dolphin lagoon and then spend the whole of the next day at Discovery Cove.

All Discovery Cove tickets come with a 7 consecutive day complimentary pass to either SeaWorld, Aquatica or Busch Gardens that can be used either before or after the visit to Discovery Cove. For an additional $30 charge, this can be increased to two park admissions or for an additional $50 to all three theme parks for 14 consecutive days.

Dolphin trainer interacting with a dolphin at Discovery Cove

Dolphin trainer interacting with a dolphin at Discovery Cove

Changes for 2007

Discovery Cove have reverted to seasonal pricing following an all-year pricing structure introduced in 2006 but the new Discovery Cove tickets includes additional benefits.

You should book up well in advance if you plan to visit Discovery Cove around main holiday times like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

At present you can get a 10% discount on selected dates (February 4 - March 15, April 25 - May 18 or September 3 - December 20) if you book at least 100 days in advance.

There is no separate pricing for adults and children as such but children under the age of 6 cannot participate in the shallow-water dolphin interaction.

Children under the age of 3 are admitted for free.

Discovery Cove Trainer for a Day ticket prices, 2008

Discovery Cove ticket prices are subject to change and you should check with Discovery Cove for the latest prices.

To participate in the "Trainer for a Day" you must be in good physical condition and at least 6 years old. All guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paid "Trainer for a Day" adult.

Florida residents can get a great discount on normal prices.

Trainer For A Day package with 7 day one park pass
Includes reserved dolphin-swim experience, continental breakfast and lunch, including all snacks and beverages throughout the day, mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, sunscreen and other amenities, all day self-parking and admission to either SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica or Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa Bay) for seven consecutive days

plus enhanced dolphin interaction and training encounter (only eight guests in an entire lagoon), individual photo session with two dolphins, behind-the-scenes feedings at the Coral Reef, feeding and care of exotic birds in the free-flight aviary, behind-the-scenes small-mammal playtime and training session, behind-the-scenes tour of dolphin back areas, animal food preparation and record review and animal behavioural training class, Discovery Cove gift bag with waterproof camera and trainer t-shirt
Jan 1-Mar 15
$468.00
plus tax

Mar 16-Nov 1
$488.00
plus tax

Nov 2-Dec 20
$468.00
plus tax

Dec 21-Dec 31
$488.00
plus tax
Trainer For A Day package with 7 day two park pass
As above but with admission to two parks for 7 consecutive days. Choose from SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa Bay). Jan 1-Mar 15
$498.00
plus tax

Mar 16-Nov 1
$518.00
plus tax

Nov 2-Dec 20
$498.00
plus tax

Dec 21-Dec 31
$518.00
plus tax
Trainer For A Day package with 14 day three park pass
As above but with admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa Bay) for 14 consecutive days Jan 1-Mar 15
$518.00
plus tax

Mar 16-Nov 1
$538.00
plus tax

Nov 2-Dec 20
$518.00
plus tax

Dec 21-Dec 31
$538.00
plus tax

Discovery Cove Dolphin Lover's Sleepover ticket prices, 2007

The Dolphin Lover's Sleepover package is intended for families with children (6 years and over) as they participate in arts, crafts, and other children-focused activities.

The Dolphin Lover's Sleepover is only available on selected 2007 dates; March 3, March 24, April 7, September 15 and October 6. No 2008 dates available at this time.

Dolphin Lover's Sleepover package (selected dates only)
The same as the All-Inclusive Admission plus spend the night at Discovery Cove and learn all about your favourite flippered friends. Sleep in cozy Eureka tents right alongside the dolphin lagoon and drift off to sleep in your own tropical paradise. Awake to a fun-filled day of snorkelling with rays, feeding exotic birds and swimming with dolphins. You'll be one of the first on the beach and have an entire day of free time for your family to enjoy the "treasures and pleasures" of Discovery Cove. $449.00
plus tax

$419.00
for Platinum, Gold or Silver Passport members

Other Discovery Cove Ticket Packages

Discovery Cove also offer a normal daytime All-inclusive package which includes a dolphin swim, Non-dolphin swim package, Twilight Discovery package which includes a shallow-water dolphin interaction and gourmet evening meal and special tickets for Florida residents.