THE DOLPHIN COMPANY WELCOMES ITS FIRST GUESTS IN QUINTANA ROO
With Mariachis, applause and joyful cheers, The Dolphin Company restarted the operation of Garrafon Park the 1st of July.
Jul 1st, 2020
With Mariachis, applause and joyful cheers, The Dolphin Company restarted the operation of Garrafon Park the 1st of July.
Jul 1st, 2020
The Dolphin Company, the largest park operator in Latin America, with 25 years of experience and more than 12 million guests, unveiled its new comprehensive plan of protocols and communication strategy: 'Dolphin Cares'.
Jun 17th, 2020
It is with great excitement that we share, after 67 days of the complete closure of our Parks and Dolphin Habitats, the resumption of operations in one of our attractions yesterday.
May 21th, 2020
At two months from suspending operations at The Dolphin Company, we are still trying to understand how and when we will restart services in our Parks and Habitats.
May 11th, 2020
Committed to the safety and welfare of our guests and team members, we have decided to extend the temporary closure of our 31 Habitats and Parks located in Mexico, the United States, Italy, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, St Kitts, and Grand Cayman until Saturday, May 16th. This revised opening date shall depend upon the indications of authorities and the specific situation in each country in which we operate.
April 1st, 2020
The Dolphin Company, the largest Dolphin Family in the world and the largest Park Operator in Latin America, proudly shared that during the past annual meeting held by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), Dolphin Discovery Vallarta-Nayarit, Dolphin Cove Cayman and Dolphin Connection, were recertified by this international association.
March 18th, 2020
The creation of The Dolphin Company brand reflects the growth of the Dolphin Discovery Group and is now the umbrella brand representing all the brands.
March 11th, 2020
The Dolphin Company, is the # 1 Dolphin Company in the world and the largest park operator in Latin America. Zoomarine, one of The Dolphin Co's 31 parks and habitats around the the world, played host to The International Forum: 'Life is Negotiating', organized by the law firm Mpm Legal with the collaboration of the Il Sole 24 Ore Group. The conference held at the end of January, received recognized experts in politics, communication and commerce.
February 6th, 2020
The Dolphin Company shared that on December 29, the Dolphin Cove team received a call from NEPA (National Environmental Protection Agency) late at night requesting assistance with a stranded dolphin at Puerto María, Jamaica.
January 7th, 2020
The Dolphin Company announced today that for the second time, Marineland, its third habitat with dolphins in the United States, hosted the Bernie franchise with 'Bernie the Dolphin 2', which premiere will be in the US on December 17.
December 16th, 2019
On December 2nd, Dolphin Discovery celebrated 25 years of creating and sharing unforgettable experiences for the millions of guests the Group receives annually within its 31 habitats and parks.
December 10th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin has, through its subsidiary in the Dominican Republic, completed its acquisition of "Ocean Adventures" on the 15th of November. "Ocean Adventures" is the pioneer of excursion offerings in the Bavaro zone of Punta Cana.
December 4th, 2019
During a press conference, Dolphin Discovery announced that "The Dolphin Race" will be held in Cancun for its 2020 edition. In this 25 year Edition, this event will be part of the celebration of Dolphin Discovery's 25th anniversary. This race with a special cause will take place on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 at 7:00 am on grounds of the Country Club which will also be characterized as a pet-friendly event.
November 19th, 2019
During a press conference, Grupo Dolphin announced the tour of its environmental awareness program for children, teens, and young adults 'To Love is To Educate'. Which aims to raise awareness among the young population of Quintana Roo about the importance of caring for the environment and the species that inhabit it.
October 24th, 2019
In previous days, the rescue team of Aquarium Mar del Plata, a marine park of Grupo Dolphin in Argentina, answered a call from the Naval Prefecture of this town that alerted them about a mass stranding of seven orcas in La Caleta, a seaside resort adjacent to Mar de Cobo.
September 20th, 2019
On September 4th and 5th, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) presented its first congress for the entertainment industry in the Hilton Reforma Hotel in Mexico City. During this congress, there were more than 20 expert speakers from the sector, who transmitted their experiences to the attendees; among them, Mr. Eduardo Albor, CEO of Grupo Dolphin and Dr. Alfonso Delgado, Executive Director for Mexico and Latin America, of the same company.
September 6th, 2019
Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras, was the headquarters for five days of veterinary specialists and doctors who through their theoretical-practical rescue workshop, managed to train six members of the stranding network of Holbox Island.
August 5th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin announced the recent opening of its new attraction located in the habitat of Punta Cana, "Pirate Island", a fun water park with slides and water curtains, where the children of each family can spend hours of fun and adventure safely.
July 24th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin, the largest dolphin family in the world and the number 1 company in dolphin habitats, announced that on June 14 the Acquajoss water park acquisition process was completed, located in the municipality of Conselice, a few steps from Ravenna, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Acquajoss is now the company's third park on the European continent, preceded by Zoomarine in Torvaianica and Aquafelix in Civitavecchia.
June 18th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin, the world's largest Dolphin Family and the #1 Dolphin company in the world, announced today its newest acquisition in the United States of America: MARINELAND FLORIDA, in Saint Augustine, Florida. MARINELAND FLORIDA is an oceanarium that began as a movie studio and research facility more than 80 years ago, with an aquarium, dolphins and other marine species in exhibition. It is now the third dolphin habitat of Grupo Dolphin in the USA, together with GulfWorld Marine Park in Panama City, Florida and Dolphin Connection in the Florida Keys.
June 14th, 2019
Within the frame of the XII Latin American encounter of Socially Responsible Companies, the Mexican Center for philanthropy recognized Grupo Dolphin Discovery as a Socially Responsible Company for the 14th consecutive year.
May 17th, 2019
Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana announced that on April 14 it received the prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that certifies in an exemplary manner the high-quality standards and their commitment in aspects such as animal care, welfare, conservation, education and safety for animals and their habitats.
April 18th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin, the leader company in the world of marine species, announced that since April 2nd, the aquatic park Aquafelix, located in the city of Civitavecchia, Italy, is now part of the Mexican company, becoming its most recent acquisition.
April 8th, 2019
Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras celebrated today the arrival of the guest number 1 million, Mr. Ricardo Teobaldi and his wife, who were received with a mariachi in the habitat and between applauses and other guests, the manager, Francisco Canseco, granted them a valid check for one million swims with dolphins in any of the locations of Grupo Dolphin around the world.
March 7th, 2019
Grupo Dolphin keeps growing and today it announced its fourth habitat in Jamaica called "Dolphin Cove Puerto Seco", a place surrounded by crystal water beaches and size of 2,926m2 where four bottled nose dolphins live. These dolphins will be protected by the highest standards of Grupo Dolphin. In this new habitat, the guests will be able to enjoy a relaxing day in one of the best beaches of Jamaica inside the beach club "Puerto Seco Beach", which is with no doubt the perfect place for unforgettable vacations.
March 6th, 2019
In the last couple of days, the annual meeting of the Alliance of Marine Mammals and Aquariums (AMMPA) took place in Washington D.C, where Dolphin Discovery Costa Maya received a recertification emitted by this international association that represents the parks, aquariums, zoos, research centers and organizations where marine fauna lives.
February 28th, 2019
Fundación Dolphin Discovery I.A.P with the Association of Settlers of Puerto Aventuras announced during the press conference the eleventh edition of the annual race Dolphin Puerto Aventuras next to the Director of the Instituto Municipal del Deporte (Municipal Sports Institute), David Martínez and the representatives of Transformar Educando, and Fundación Cáritas de Quintana Roo.
December 19th, 2018
Dolphin Discovery the World’s number one Family of Dolphin habitats, announced the acquisition of the park "Aquarium Mar del Plata" on December 12th. The Aquarium is located in Argentina’s main summer touristic destination and one of the most visited parks in that country. Aquarium Mar del Plata is the first acquisition in South America for Grupo Dolphin, where it is planning to expand in the following years.
December 18th, 2018
Dolphin Discovery presented in a press conference its most recent work of art located in the marine mammals habitat in Cozumel. This work of art was designed by the Marketing team of the company and elaborated by the Cuban plastic artist, Pavel Llompart Franco.
December 13th, 2018
Dolphin Discovery, the leading company in the world of dolphin habitats, announced that as of September 5, Dolphin Connection, located in Hawks Cay Resort in Florida Keys, is now part of the Mexican company, becoming its most recent acquisition.
September 11th, 2018
Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is one of the sister parks of Dolphin Discovery and is the latest attraction to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC). The habitat implemented a training and certification program provided by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to help ensure guests and families with children who have autism have the best possible experience.
August 13th, 2018
Since the month of May, death cases of manatees have been reported in Tabasco in the municipality of Macuspana and Centla. Today, there are approximately 20 specimens that have been found dead in the water. Because of this, Dolphin Discovery has decided to join the investigation of the cause of deaths and the rescue plan of these mammals.
August 01st, 2018
Six Dolphin Discovery facilities in the Mexican Caribbean have achieved certification through the global American Humane Conservation program for the welfare and humane treatment of the animals under their care. Dolphin Discovery, located in Isla Mujeres, Dolphin Discovery Dreams in Puerto Aventuras, Dolphin Discovery Cozumel, Dolphin Discovery Playa del Carmen, Dolphin Discovery Riviera Maya in Puerto Aventuras, and Dolphin Discovery Tulum in Akumal passed rigorous third-party audits to earn the prestigious Humane Certified™ seal of approval, joining an elite group of less than four dozen institutions worldwide to achieve certification under the American Humane Conservation program.
June 05th, 2018
Within the frame of the event “10,000 smiles”, a press conference took place where Fundación Dolphin Discovery signed an agreement with the associations of Quintana Roo that were benefited by the 6th edition of “10,000 smiles”: Orgullo Ciudadano A.C., Vida y Familia A.C. and Casa de la Amistad para niños con cancer I.A.P.
April 28th, 2018
Different international and national institutions like Dolphin Discovery that care for the cetaceans ‘welfare and are certified by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, joined the research directed by the Zoological Society & Brookfield Zoo of Chicago, a Non-Governmental Organization with the mission of inspiring people to promote conservation through the connection with the wildlife and nature.
March 26th, 2018
Within the framework of the annual meeting of the AMMPA that took place yesterday in Washington, D.C, the habitats of Dolphin Discovery located in Ocho Ríos and Montego Bay, in the Island of Jamaica, were certifies by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international association that represents the parks with marine life, aquariums, zoos, research centers and professional organizations with the purpose of establishing the highest standards for the handling of marine mammals through public education, scientific research, and the support among its members.
February 28th, 2018
Dolphin Discovery Foundation and the Association of Settlers of Puerto Aventuras, announced the 10th edition of the annual Dolphin Discovery Puerto Aventuras race, together with the representatives of the Fundación Caritas of Quintana Roo, Transformar Educando A.C. and Riviera Exclusive Cars.
January 9th, 2018
For the second time, Dolphin Discovery was the host of the International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA) that took place from October 1st to October 6 in the hotel Iberostar Riviera Maya.
October 10th, 2017
The hurricane Irma, category 5, that hit severely the islands of the Caribbean last month, found on its way 4 of the Dolphin Discovery habitats: Saint Kitts, Anguilla, Tortola, and Punta Cana. In the first and last island, there were no mayor damages and they are already working on fixing them. Unfortunately, the same did not happen with Anguilla and Tortola since the premises suffered considerable damage. Due to the trajectory and the imminent impact, the evacuation of species protocol was activated 96 hours before the hurricane got closer.
October 2nd, 2017
Yesterday, Dolphin Discovery welcomed ADMO Muscular Dystrophy Association of the West (Asociación de Distrofia Muscular de Occidente A.C.) for its acronym in Spanish from Guadalajara, as well as House of Friendship which is in support of the Palace Foundation.
September 22th, 2017
Yesterday, a Dolphin of the specie estenella, was rescued in the Yucatán beaches near the Mexican Armed Navy in Yucalpeten, between the beaches of Telchac Puerto and Uaymatun.
August 15th, 2017
Yesterday, Dolphin Discovery announced by social media the name of the responsible owner, who got the nameplate ID for mascots #1000, delivered by Dolphin Discovery as part of the actions carried out by the campaign "To love is to care".
August 2nd, 2017
Zoomarine Park located in Italy, received "Fenix", the first flamingo of the specie Phoeniconaias minor or Dwarf flamingo, born under human care in Italy.
July 31st, 2017
As a Socially Responsible Company that worries about the animals' welfare, Dolphin Discovery launches the campaign "To love is to care", with the objective of creating awareness to the owners of cats and dogs about the responsible ownership, and to promote adoption and sterilization
June 29th, 2017
The award is given to establishments not only with the best reviews, but with the best owners too!.
June 22th, 2017
The most recent success story in Zoomarine of species that have been rescued, rehabilitated and reincorporated into their natural habitat.
June 21th, 2017
Thomas Cook has been given special attention in verifying that the animals condition of wellbeing exceed the parameters during the tours offered to the clients
June 14th, 2017
It is the 1st. Exemplary of Expansion, Super Companies "For Women" 2017
March 17th, 2017
The researchers' visit is due to an agreement between institutions to work together for the health of marine mammals.
Janaury 20th, 2017
Dolphin Discovery Group was recognized with the distinction M100 from Microsoft México.
October 10th, 2016
Yesterday, 7 children along with their parents, supported by Dr. Sonrisas, visited the Dolphin Discovery facilities at Playa del Carmen to enjoy an unforgettable experience with dolphins.
October 6th, 2016
On February 8th, 2016 Luna, a 10 year old Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, gave birth to her first calf.
February 10th, 2016
Our family keeps expanding becoming Dolphin Cove Cayman the 7th acquisition this year giving a total of 24 parks all over the world.
December 7th, 2015
Celebrate with us another year of achievements and sharing the experience of a lifetime.
December 3rd, 2015
Dolphin Discovery Group acquired four marine parks in Jamaica; formerly Dolphin Cove Jamaica, Ltd.
November 20th, 2015
Dolphin Discovery and Zoomarine Rome, one of the most visited amusement parks in Italy, are now part of the same family.
November 2nd, 2015
The 43rd Annual Conference of the International Association of Marine Mammal Trainers (IMATA) was held and Dolphin Discovery received many awards.
October the 29th, 2015
Dolphin Discovery Panama City Beach celebrates Fat Boy's 32nd birthday.
October the 22nd, 2015
Dolphin Discovery announces that on October 9th it completed the acquisition of Gulf World Marine Park, located in Panama City Beach, Florida.
October the 13th, 2015
The CEO of the institution, Ernesto Yunez Schütz, signed the document with Dolphin Discovery Company executives to provide guided tours and talks about enviromental education to benefit the Municipal DIF.
March the 6th, 2015
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, December 15, 2014 - Dolphin Discovery, Company #1 of dolphins in the world, inaugurated today Dolphin Discovery Punta Cana, Dolphinarium number 16, in the presence of partners and government tourism authorities.
December the 15th, 2014
A baby manatee was born, a new member of the manatee's family at Riviera Maya-Puerto Aventuras. Juliette, the mother has given birth to a healthy, perfect manatee who is now breastfeeding.
August the 15th, 2014
Accompany by friends, government authorities, commercial partners, local Government and Municipal authorities. and the media. Roberto Borge Angulo, Quintana Roo State governor witnessed the ribbon cutting ceremony.
July the 15th, 2014
Considered the largest on a beach in America, with more than half acre of territorial extension, 2,000 m2 of water surface and is equipped with an air refresher device of water with the latest technology, in addition, it offers its visitors a snack bar with a wide variety of foods as well as a showers and lockers area
Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
Considered the largest on a beach in America, with more than half acre of territorial extension, 2,000 m2 of water surface and is equipped with an air refresher device of water with the latest technology, in addition, it offers its visitors a snack bar with a wide variety of foods as well as a showers and lockers area.
Friday, June 14th, 2013
Becoming the world's #1 company for swimming with dolphins has not been simple. Constant perseverance, dedicated teamwork, and passionate caring resulted in an amazing 2012 for Dolphin Discovery.
February 7th, 2013
DolphinDiscovery, #1 dolphin company in the world, actively supported the successful sterilization free campaign for cats and dogs, headed by the International Organization CANDI (Cats and Dogs International) and Island Animals from Isla Mujeres, which served to the public in the town Alfredo V. Bonfil, municipality of Benito Juarez Cancun, from the 4th to the 10th of November.
November 12th, 2012
Dolphin Discovery group, the world's largest company, has become creditor once more of one important award within the travel industry. The Dolphinarium of Isla Mujeres received from Trip Advisor the "certificate of excellence for the year 2012", which recognizes companies that consistently receive top grades from its worldwide customers, placing them within the best tourist attractions in the world.
November 2nd, 2012
The distinctive ESR is an award given annually in Mexico by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and Aliarse. Dolphin Discovery is proud to be a Socially Responsible Company (ESR); and it is always latent commitment that they have with people, the environment and communities.
November 2nd, 2012
The new inhabitant and a member of the Dolphin Discovery family represents a clear example of the results of a job carefully developed by the team of veterinarians and trainers of Dolphin Discovery. Up to today, Dolphin Discovery has a population of 57 dolphins under human care, mothers are monitored throughout the process of gestation, thereby ensuring that it breeds the newborn without complications and follow with their optimal development.
October 31st, 2012
The project which began in March and ended on June 29th, reaffirmed Garrafon as the most important tourist park of Isla Mujeres, which also generates an important source of employment for the Islanders. The new pier has an area of 118 meters long and 3.60 wide and will allow visitors to go directly to their facilities thus providing better service.
October 31st, 2012
The Dreams Puerto Aventuras hotel chain AMResorts will host the new Dolphinarium of the #1 swim with dolphins company in the world. Dolphin Discovery opens the Dolphinarium in a luxury tourist complex in the Riviera Maya, in addition to its privileged location; the Dolphinarium is the first to host 8 marine species, all born under human care within the successful reproduction Miracle program.
October 30th, 2012
The shooting of the film "Angel of the Sea", who's cast consists of Sara Maldonado, Mark Tacher, Diego Velázquez and Alberto Agnesi, came to an end after 23 days of recording and taking as set scenarios of the State of Quintana Roo.
October 15th, 2012