Discovery Cove
The perfect destination for family fun, Discovery Cove in Orlando offers guests a resort-like experience with thrilling animal encounters in a stunning tropical atmosphere. Opened in 2000, Discovery Cove is located next to SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica. This interactive marine life park is unlike any other, providing all-inclusive services and amenities to its guests. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks are included with your admission as well as snorkeling gear, towels, and more.Discover more than 10,000 animals from 125 different species, including sharks, rays, and fish at The Grand Reef. Completed in 2011, this installation also features a white-sand beach, an island lined with palm trees, and offers experiences such as snorkeling with fish, rays, or even crossing a rope bridge over a lagoon filled with sharks! Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 30 minute-dolphin interaction where you swim and play with bottlenose dolphins.Experience Explorer's Aviary, the bird sanctuary where you can hand feed over 30 species of exotic birds and listen to their sweet melodies. Take a relaxing ride in the heated Tropical River around the park grounds and make your way to the large pool resort.Discovery Cove is open every day of the week, from 7 am to 5 pm. There is free parking on the resort grounds for those who arrive by car.
