Located in Grassy Key, Florida, the Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. The animals live in a natural environment in the Gulf of Mexico. Program participants enjoy a hands-on experience in this special setting.
The Special Needs Pathways Program is an individualized program designed for children and adults with special needs. Sessions are designed to help assist the individual work towards personal goals established by family and DRC staff. Entering into the dolphin’s world, educational and recreational activities are introduced to help increase motivation and enhance the personalized experience.
Participants may learn to feel more positively about themselves in an environment that promotes fun, play and learning, which provides them with the opportunity to bridge that experience back into their personal lives.
