Swimming with the dolphins in Texas can be one of the most memorable experiences you've ever had. Imagine the tales you'll be able to share with your friends and family. On your next visit to Texas, why not swim with these beautiful creatures? You can not only enjoy the beauty of Texas but also experience the vacation of a lifetime.
Find out what areas offer the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. There are two kinds of dolphin experiences: the type where you are in a closed environment and have a trainer standing by and the type where you go out into the open water and encounter wild dolphins. In Texas only the open water allows you to swim with dolphins. You can interact with dolphins in venues such as San Antonio's Sea World, but you cannot swim with them.
Find out the cost. At Dolphin Connection Texas it costs approximately $25 per adult for a one-hour experience. For children 12 and under it costs $20.
Familiarize yourself with how to react to the dolphins. If you are with a trainer, he can tell you how to properly treat and interact with the dolphins. If you encounter a dolphin in the wild, you need to know what the laws are. In Texas it is illegal to encounter a wild dolphin and attempt to feed it or play with it. Feeding teaches dolphins to seek out food from humans instead of hunting for it. They grow dependent on the humans and get into trouble when no human interaction is present. This is also for your own safety since wild dolphins, like any wild animals, can become aggressive.
Make reservations. You will need to call and make reservations far in advance since seating is limited and the boat only goes out during what is considered peak times. This means fewer trips per day, so make your appointment to secure a seat for you and your family.
