Discovery Cove

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This is Orlando's most exclusive theme park. Situated next to SeaWorld, it opened on July 1st 2000 and offers a very special experience to it's guests.

In this beautiful tropical paradise you can swim with dolphins or snorkel through colourful reefs teeming with tropical fish. Or you can swim quietly down a lazy river with rocky waterfalls and a freshwater lagoon. You can snorkel with stingrays and swim safely within inches of sharks and barracuda.

Swimming under a picturesque waterfall brings you into a huge aviary where you can meet, feed and play with more than 300 tropical birds.

To ensure that everyone has a truly memorable day and can enjoy all the experiences fully, the number of visitors are restricted to around 1000 per day. This is your only chance in central Florida to get in the water with the dolphins and many other tropical fish so if you can afford it don't miss this wonderful opportunity.

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The All-Inclusive Package
An experience like no other, this exclusive package allows you to take part in every attraction Discovery Cove has to offer.

Reserved dolphin-swim experience

Unlimited access to the Coral Reef

Unlimited access to the Ray Lagoon

Unlimited access to the free-flight aviary

Unlimited access to the Resort Pool and Tropical River

A freshly-prepared meal

Mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, sunscreen and other amenities

All day self-parking

Admission to either Sea World Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay* for seven consecutive days** or admission to both parks for 14 consecutive days for an additional charge

A complimentary photo portrait of you and your party as you enter Discovery Cove

*Passes valid for either Sea World Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for up to seven consecutive days before or after your Discovery Cove visit. Combination park passes valid up to 14 consecutive days before or after your Discovery Cove visit.

**Promotional packages do not include seven-day Sea World Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay passes or option for combination park pass.

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Price for All-Inclusive Admission
Jan. 1 through March 21, 2004: $229 plus tax
March 22 through Aug. 31, 2004: $249 plus tax
Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004: $229 plus tax

The Non-Dolphin Swim Package
For those of you who choose not to participate in our dolphin swim experience, and for children between the ages of three and five.

Unlimited access to the Coral Reef
Unlimited access to the Ray Lagoon
Unlimited access to the free-flight aviary
Unlimited access to the Resort Pool and Tropical River
A freshly-prepared meal
Mask, snorkel, swim vest, towel, locker, sunscreen and other amenities
All day self-parking
Admission to either Sea World Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay* for seven consecutive days** or admission to both parks for 14 consecutive days for an additional charge
A complimentary photo portrait of you and your party as you enter Discovery Cove

Price for Non-Dolphin Admission
March 22 through Aug. 31, 2004: $149 plus tax
Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004: $129 plus tax

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Children aged 3 to 5 years pay Non-dolphin swim prices as they are not permitted to swim with the dolphins and children under 3 years are admitted free.

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You must be aged 6 or over to take part in the dolphin swim experience. You must also make your reservation in advance. You can either pre-book your tickets through your travel company or you can book direct using the Discovery Cove website. They do permit you do make a change to your booking dates if you need to, so you could look at the weather forecast on arrival in Florida and make a change to get the best day for your visit.