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06.03.11 - Dolphin Quest - Join the celebration! World Oceans Day! June 8th!
Each year, millions of people around the world come together to create an international awareness of our one ocean. Find out how you can join the celebration? READ MORE
01.06.11 - Dolphin Quest - Dolphin Quest Gives Back In 2010
Dolphin Quest is proud to support important conservation, research and stewardship efforts each year and 2010 was no different. This would not be possible without our guests, so “thank you” for helping us support these wonderful organizations in 2010. READ MORE
08.20.10 - Dolphin Quest In The News - The Los Angeles Times - Daily Travel and Deal Blog
Dolphin Quest Hawaii's newest calf and recent dolphin naming contest for Bermuda are featured - click here to read the article.
06.09.10 - Dolphin Quest - Alliance Members Ready To Respond To Oil Spill Crisis Threat To Wildlife - Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles and Other Marine Life at Risk
In preparation for emergency animal rescue response calls, members of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums are working with federal and state agencies to provide animal care expertise, stranded animal rescue experience and resources in a coordinated and comprehensive plan to save dolphins, manatees and sea turtles affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill. READ MORE
02.04.10 - Dolphin Quest - Lessons From Dolphins In The News
Dolphin Quest's Bill Wolden presented Lessons From Dolphins in the Ft. Myers, Florida yesterday and his presentation was featured on the local ABC station click here to read the article and view the video.
10.13.09 – Dolphin Quest - One Fish, Two Fish, 116 Tons of Fish
As part of Dolphin Quest’s preventative health care program, the dolphins receive a balanced diet consisting of a variety of fish. In one year, Dolphin Quest’s dolphins eat a total of 89,000 pounds of herring, 102,000 pounds of capelin, 24,000 pounds of mackerel, 1,200 pounds of saury and 15,800 pounds of squid. For a total of 116 tons of restaurant-quality fish. READ MORE
05.04.09 – Dolphin Quest -“Live The Dream! Become A ‘Trainer For A Week’ At Dolphin Quest
It’s not your average day to wake up at the crack of dawn, glance out to a beautiful ocean fed lagoon and say hi to six smiling grey faces peering back at you. That’s what Jacqueline did every day for a week. She wanted to live, first hand, the life of a trainer. And that she got! READ MORE
05.01.09 – Dolphin Quest - Crew Members Give Back and Help Clean Up Local Highway
Dolphin Quest prides itself as a company that “walks the talk”. Once guests are inspired by the awe and beauty of our dolphin family, we discuss ideas on how we can all help keep our ocean home clean during our daily routines. We practice what we share in many ways! For example, each Dolphin Quest location and office has an adopted beach, highway or stream that our Crew Members help to keep clean. READ MORE
04.01.09 – Dolphin Quest – Dolphin Quest Corporate Office Supports Stream-Monitoring Project
Dolphin Quest’s corporate office in Virginia is proud to support a stream-monitoring project of Goose Creek, a 22-mile upper watershed located between the towns of Linden and Middleburg, Virginia. READ MORE
06.26.06 – Dolphin Quest – Dolphin Quest Named One Of America’s
Best Places To Work
Dolphin Quest has been named among the top 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. The list was announced on June 26, 2006, before an audience of more than 12,000 at the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) 58th Annual Conference & Exposition in Washington, D.C. READ MORE
12.16.05 – Dolphin Quest – Deepest Dolphin Dive Ever Reported At 2005 Conference
The deepest recorded dive by a bottlenose dolphin – reaching depths greater than 900 meters (2,700 feet) – was reported by the Dolphin Quest supported Bermuda Dolphin Tracking Project to the marine mammal scientific community at a conference in San Diego, CA. READ MORE
11.22.05 – Dolphin Quest – Dr. Jay Sweeney Receives The 2005 Sonny Allen Professional Achievement Award
Dolphin Quest’s very own Dr. Jay Sweeney, co-founder and owner, was the recipient of the esteemed Sonny Allen Professional Achievement Award at the 2005 International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA) conference in the Florida Keys. READ MORE
Bermuda
12.12.11 - Christmas Carols with the Dolphins!
On a midnight clear, the sounds of the season spread warmth over the crowd and then a dolphin jumps out of the water to join the fun. Dolphin Quest Bermuda invites you to join us with your family and friends for a special night under the stars on December 18, 2011. READ MORE
12.05.11 - Dolphin Quest Bermuda Holiday Deals
Stop by Dolphin Quest Bermuda this December for some holiday deals and fun with dolphins. We have dazzling dolphin shows, dolphin encounter specials and gifts galore in our gift shop! READ MORE
09.23.11 - High Flying Dolphin Fundraiser Show!
The National Museum of Bermuda and Dolphin Quest are proud to sponsor a Dolphin Fundraiser Show Sunday, October 2, 2011, at 2pm. All proceeds from the event will support WindReach Bermuda's adaptive sports programme. READ MORE
04.13.11 - Dolphin Quest Bermuda’s Dolphin Trainer Camp!
Come and experience an ocean of dolphin fun this summer during Dolphin Quest Bermuda’s Dolphin Trainer Camp! This amazing camp features dolphins, dolphins and more dolphins! READ MORE
03.07.11 - Dolphin Quest Photographer Voted one of Bermuda’s Best!
There were plenty of excited whistles and clicks, applause, hugs and high fives at Dolphin Quest Bermuda as our own Jamie MacMillan was selected as one of 3 “Best Photographer” finalists for The VIP Excellence Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the Bermuda hospitality industry. READ MORE
02.09.11 - High-Flying Fun Featured At Saturday Dolphin Shows
Come and experience a whirlwind of fun at Dolphin Quest Bermuda! Our exciting dolphin shows are back every Saturday afternoon at 3pm through the end of March. READ MORE
07.28.10 – Three Dolphin Babies Now Have Names!
Name The Baby Contest Had Over 500 Entries! Dolphin Quest Bermuda would like to thank the public for helping to name the three dolphin babies. READ MORE
07.08.10 – Two Unique Ways To Meet A Dolphin In Bermuda
Ever thought how cool it would be to spend quality time hanging out with a dolphin? Dolphin Quest Bermuda has a variety of programs for you to do just that - meet a dolphin. Not sure what program to choose, here are two helpful hints. READ MORE
06.01.10 - New Dolphin Babies Need Names
Having recently announced the birth of three dolphin babies at the “Keep” within the National Museum of Bermuda, Dolphin Quest would now like help with the naming of the calves. READ MORE
04.15.10 – Third Dolphin Born At Dolphin Quest Bermuda
Dolphin Quest Bermuda is excited to announce a dolphin birth to first-time dolphin mom Ely on April 13th! READ MORE
04.02.10 – Two Dolphins Born Same Day At Dolphin Quest Bermuda
Dolphin Quest Bermuda is proud to announce the birth of two dolphins on the same day to dolphin moms Caliban and Bailey! READ MORE
9.7.09 – Dolphin Quest Bermuda Featured on Voyage.tv

Recently Voyage.tv stopped by Dolphin Quest Bermuda to showcase one of our most popular swim with dolphin programs - The Encounter. The video follows three guests during their program with the dolphins. If you are considering a trip or know someone who has always wanted to swim with dolphins, share this video with them today! Watch the Dolphin Quest Bermuda video on Voyage.tv!
08.1.09 – Bermuda – Make it a Splish, Splash Birthday Bash at Dolphin Quest!
Looking for a fun and unusual birthday party experience for your child’s special day? Dolphin Quest Bermuda is pleased to offer a two-hour experience that is sure to delight and excite the birthday child on his or her special day. READ MORE
10.01.08 – Bermuda – Dolphin Quest Bermuda Wins Local Award
Dolphin Quest Bermuda was one of two camps on island to receive the SunSmart Award of Excellence by the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre in 2008. The SunSmart program is a campaign the Centre launched to educate the public on ways of protecting children from the sun. READ MORE
Hawaii’s Big Island
09.20.11 - Help Us Name Our New Dolphin Baby!
He’s a little feisty sometimes and even at only one-month old, he’s starting to show an independent streak. He’s playful, he’s really, really cute, and he needs a good Hawaiian name. READ MORE
08.20.11 - Happy Dolphin Birthday at Dolphin Quest Hawaii!
A baby dolphin was born today at Dolphin Quest Hawaii, located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. READ MORE
04.13.11 - Invite A Dolphin To Your Birthday Party!
Trying to figure out how to make a birthday party special and fun can be challenging. How about giving the gift of a dolphin experience? Just leave the dol-fun to us! READ MORE
11.04.10 - New Baby Dolphin Name Chosen From More Than 400 Entries
At long last, Dolphin Quest Hawaii’s cutest, newest and most adorable bright-eyed baby dolphin has a name! READ MORE
09.16.10 - She Ain't Heavy, She's My Dolphin
A four-week-old baby dolphin gets its first official weigh-in at Dolphin Quest Hawaii, cradled in the arms of three dolphin trainers as they all step up on a scale on the beach. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO
09.15.10 - New Dolphin Baby Needs Name
Dolphin Quest, located at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island is holding a dolphin naming contest to name its recently born dolphin calf. READ MORE
08.22.10 - Dolphin Quest In The News - Examiner.com
Dolphin Quest Hawaii's newest addition is featured - click here to read the article.
08.10.10 - Dolphin Born at Dolphin Quest Hawaii
Dolphin Quest Hawaii is excited to announce the birth of a calf to Pele, a 25 year old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Dolphin mom and newborn calf doing great!
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07.08.10 - Dolphin Quest Hawaii: An Engaging Experience
Dolphin Quest loves to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether it is a surprise encounter, gift or an evening celebration on our Dolphin Quest Lagoon Lanai, we are here to help make dreams come true. Just ask Gary and Diane. READ MORE
06.09.10 - Trainer For The Day – An Amazing Way to Experience Dolphin Quest Hawaii
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a dolphin trainer? Trainer for the Day gives you a backstage look at working with these beautiful animals, but be warned…it isn’t always glitz and glamour. READ MORE
10.1.09 – Wearing Many Hats: The Amazing Crew of Dolphin Quest Hawaii
One of the most interesting, and unknown, facts about Dolphin Quest Hawaii is that many of our Crew Members are cross-trained into different departments. READ MORE
08.01.09 – Hawaii’s Big Island - Dolphin Quest Hawaii Party Packages!
Looking for a place to host an upcoming birthday party for kids or adults, bar mitzvah, engagement, anniversary or other exciting party? Look no further than Dolphin Quest Hawaii’s Dolphin Quest Village! READ MORE
12.15.08 – Hawaii’s Big Island – Operation Cetacean Gives To Those In Need
Dolphin Quest Hawaii has partnered with the County of Hawaii Police Department in a heartwarming initiative called “Operation Cetacean”. This program provides plush dolphins for County of Hawaii Police officers to carry in their patrol vehicles to give to any child in need of a dolphin hug when facing a traumatic experience. READ MORE
10.19.04- Hawaii's Big Island - To Save Dolphin’s Dorsal Fin Experts Combine Human Medical Technology And Teamwork
An expert team of marine mammal veterinarians, medical researchers, cosmetic surgeons and dolphin trainers recently joined forces to apply the latest advances in human regenerative medicine in an attempt to restore a bottlenose dolphin’s damaged dorsal fin. READ MORE
Oahu
07.08.10 - The Perfect Program For Two
Dolphin Duo creates an exclusive experience for two people. A customized program, the trainer tailors the unscripted encounter to guests’ interests. This provides variety for the animals and a truly one-of-a-kind experience for guests as every Dolphin Duo is different. READ MORE
06.09.10 - Sea Turtle Update - The Brave And Protected Ones Promote Sea Turtle Awareness
Dolphin Quest Oahu’s two new green sea turtles have grown dramatically. In the six months since their arrival, they have almost doubled in size. READ MORE
02.11.10 - Learn How Dolphins Can Think In Sentences
Dolphin Quest Oahu trainers are teaching their animals to think in “sentences.” Rather than doing a single behavior, the dolphins will perform a sequence of behaviors in the specific order requested. For example, rather than simply waving his tail, a dolphin will wave his tail, then jump and finish with a raspberry vocalization. To add to the fun, the dolphins are also learning to only do the series of behaviors when given a go signal. Otherwise, they wait and keep their attention on their trainers. READ MORE
02.03.10 - Two Green Sea Turtles Ring In The New Year As Ambassadors
Dolphin Quest Oahu (DQO) rings in 2010 with two new green sea turtles. As part of an ambassador program, the young turtles will help educate visitors about the endangered sea turtles’ plight. Known by the nicknames 44 and 51, the one-and-a-half-year-old siblings will soon receive Hawaiian names through a contest sponsored by The Kahala Hotel & Resort. READ MORE
10.15.09 – Two of Our Programs Now for Ages Five and Older
The Dolphin Encounter and Dolphin Adventure programs just got better as guests ages 5 to 10* can now participate providing an opportunity for parents and children to meet the dolphins together. READ MORE
10.1.09 – Dolphin Quest Oahu’s Eye Research Featured in Ellex ‘Eye to Eye’ Newsletter
Dolphin Quest Oahu (DQO) trainers teamed with ophthalmic sonographer Cynthia Kendall, veterinarian Gregg Levine and board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist Maya Yamagata to capture high-resolution ultrasound images of a normal dolphin eye. They used special ultrasound equipment to make it easier to see corneal thickness, iris anatomy, lens anatomy and the retina. Many of the images collected are some of the first documented in the field. READ MORE
08.01.09 – Oahu -Kid’s Program Rolls Excitement and Fun into a Big Adventure
The one-and-half-hour Kid’s Aquatic Adventure has it all. Dolphin Quest Oahu’s favorite children’s program features new activities and classic favorites. From sea turtles and stingrays to dolphins and tropical fish, children ages five to 10 years old will enjoy interactive activities that explore the anatomy, lifestyle and habitats of aquatic animals. The adventure’s exciting finale includes touching a trained stingray and meeting a dolphin in shallow water. READ MORE
01.07.09 – Oahu – Groundbreaking Dolphin Eye Research Performed At Dolphin Quest Oahu
Dolphin Quest Oahu (DQO) teamed with veterinarian Gregg Levine and board certified ophthalmologist Maya Yamagata to capture the first well-documented photographs of a dolphin’s healthy retina using a voluntary, drug free approach. READ MORE
