Discovery Cove: A Day of Discovery in Orlando

Allow me to describe your family’s next quick getaway vacation…

You’ll swap out Orlando’s stir of tourists with the tranquility of nature… the chirps of email and social media notifications with the tweets of birds and chatter of dolphins… and the day-in-day-out with a day of discovery. Your family will make lifelong memories at an all-inclusive, beachfront day resort dotted with a leafy rainforest, a glorious aviary, the salty Grand Reef, the freshwater Serenity Bay, and countless photo ops.

Image: Ilana's family enjoys a swim with a dolphin at Discovery Cove Orlando
A swim with Clipper the Dolphin at Discovery Cove

With complimentary amenities galore, you’ll enjoy impeccable service, fresh towels, reef-friendly sunscreen at your fingertips, snorkel gear, wetsuits, showers and lockers at the ready, and your choice of meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the day. (My vote will always be for the endless soft-serve, but the cocktails are bottomless, too.)

You and your children will learn about the most remarkable animals by swimming right alongside them, feeding them, and engaging face-to-face at meet-and-greet sessions with wildlife experts. All of you will gain a new appreciation for education and Mother Nature.

You’ll lounge on a beach chair or nap on a hammock. Snorkel with stingrays or mingle with flamingos. Grab a noodle and float down the lazy river, or take a risk to swim with the sharks. Do some of it or all of it. Make it as relaxing or nonstop as you want.

Discovery Cove

We loved our recent visit to Discovery Cove Orlando and recommend it to all. The highlight: swimming with Clipper the Dolphin, who now has a permanent place in our hearts! Swimming with her and the friendliest stingrays, snorkeling with the most beautiful fish, and visiting the silliest marmosets and otters, we shared family moments of a lifetime. 

A swim with the dolphins or similar activity is additional, but even the basic package offers a tremendous day in paradise from your early morning breakfast through the forever memories. 

Discovery Cove promotions are offered throughout the year… especially for Florida residents. A particular favorite is the package that includes admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Waterpark for 14 days surrounding your visit to Discovery Cove.

So get your underwater cameras, zest for adventure, and photo albums ready! More than the lush landscaping and beautiful beaches, this vacation will be centered around family fun.

Planning a trip to Orlando? Be sure to check out our Orlando Guide featuring attractions, restaurants, and experiences you won’t want to miss!

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Ilana Lipson Cohen
Ilana Lipson Cohen counts her blessings as a beyond-full-time working mom and wife who has the romantic notion that she can cook like Ina yet appreciates the reality that Trader Joe’s is the most brilliant source of dinner. Her career began in New York’s film industry and over the years evolved into communications, branding and growth strategy within a range of industries. At the intersection of creative development and data-driven strategy, her contributions are for the long-term: elevating brands, creating new sources of revenue, fostering engagement and building teams to achieve sustainable momentum. She offers fractional as well as in-house services, committed to supporting purpose-driven companies and organizations that are meaningful to her family. That commitment to values reaches beyond the office with volunteer work being central to family life. Proud to be first-generation American-born on her maternal side and a second-generation Miamian on her paternal side, she has a degree in public relations from the University of Florida’s school of journalism. Find her at HoldingHandsForever.com, on Facebook or LinkedIn.