Dolphin Cove Jamaica

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Dolphin Cove Jamaica
Location Ocho Rios, St. Ann; Montego Bay, St. James; and Lucea, Hanover
Coordinates 18°25′02″N77°07′49″W / 18.4171°N 77.1304°W / 18.4171; -77.1304 Coordinates: 18°25′02″N77°07′49″W / 18.4171°N 77.1304°W / 18.4171; -77.1304
Owner Too Cool Ltd; Dolphin Cove Negril Ltd.
SloganExperience of a lifetime
Operating seasonyear round
Website dolphincoveja.com

Dolphin Cove Jamaica is a marine attraction in Jamaica at which guests can swim and interact with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays in their natural environment. Visitors may also interact with other species including iguanas, snakes and a variety of birds as well as other marine creatures in the Jungle Trail Walk. Dolphin Cove has been the recipient of many awards.[ citation needed ]

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The company operates three facilities on the island: Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Lucea, which is claimed to be the largest natural dolphin lagoon in the world. [1]

History

When it opened in 2001, Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios was the first attraction of its kind in Jamaica. The second park opened in Montego Bay in 2005 at the Half Moon Resort and is reserved for guests of the resort. The third facility at Lucea opened during 2010. [2]

In 2015, Dolphin Discovery bought these locations, and now they are partners..

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References

  1. "A Jamaican Business Success Story". Archived from the original on 2010-12-12. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
  2. Dolphin Cove Breaks Ground For New Park In Hanover