Does playing with dolphins sound like your idea of a good time? If so, you’re in luck because Mississippi is home to Ocean Adventures – a marine park that specializes in up-close encounters with a variety of sea life, including dolphins. Take a look:

Interacting with dolphins doesn’t require travelling to a faraway tropical land. Nope; all it takes is a visit to Ocean Adventures in Gulfport.
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The must-visit marine park actually specializes in up-close encounters with dolphins as well as sea lions, sharks, stingrays, and birds.
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Underwater viewing areas make it easy to see the below-the-surface lives of animals. But close-up, unique views aren’t the only way to get close to animals at Ocean Adventures.
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When it comes to interacting with wildlife, there are several "adventures" to choose from.
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During a Dolphin Encounter, you’ll meet a dolphin face-to-face. You’ll also get to feed, touch, and interact with the dolphin.
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Another option is the Dolphin Meet and Greet, where you’ll feed, touch, and participate in posed behavior with one of the dolphins.
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For those who really want to get up-close to some dolphins, the Dolphin Encounter is the way to go. This adventure actually involves getting into the water and swimming with dolphins.
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Regardless of which adventure you choose, all proceeds go the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. So you’ll get to have fun and support a good cause – what more could you ask for?!
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Visit Ocean Adventures 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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For more information, call (228) 896-9182. You can also visit the Ocean Adventures website or Facebook page.

Address: 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS, 39503

This isn’t the only place you can have an up-close encounter with wildlife. Read about another here.

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