Dolphinaris Marine Habitat

Dolphinaris is one of the world’s leading providers of dolphin experiences, with dolphin habitats in Cancun, Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Barcelo, and now Arizona. Unique in design with an emphasis on providing animals variable enrichment and habitat, the Arizona facility is the company’s first in the United States.

Dolphinaris Arizona provides fun and educational experiences for all ages, and a portion of sales is donated to support ocean and marine life conservation. Visitors are allowed to interact with dolphins and learn about the amazing playful species. Trainers guide visitors into shallow water where they become acquainted with the dolphins through fun and informative encounters. For the more adventurous, they can venture into deep water to watch dolphins perform their most athletic moves underwater. Visitors can can also become a dolphin trainer for a day, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look and participation in their world-class care.

Company-wide, Dolphinaris exceeds federal and international standards of animal care and habitat. They also operate a foundation which works in partnership with several universities, providing an opportunity for students to study dolphin biology, physiology, behavior, medicine and conservation issues for marine life.

The Dolphinaris Arizona monitored pools hold approximately 1 million gallons of purified seawater and the dolphins’ care and habitat is maintained by a team of skilled behaviorists and water quality experts, lead by a full-time marine mammal veterinarian. Dolphinaris Arizona hopes to amaze, educate, and empower guests to become stewards of the oceans and its inhabitants.

1ST FLOOR BUILDING FEATURES

• Entry Area
• Retail Gift Shop
• Photography Area
• Docktails Beach Cafe & Bar
• Kitchen Area
• Dolphin Veterinarian Area
• Dolphin Trainer Area
• Freezer / Cold Storage
• Storage / Dive Equipment Storage
• Visitor Restrooms / Lockers / Changing Areas
• Employee Restrooms / Lockers / Storage
• Covered Pool Roof
• Indoor / Outdoor Basins
• Ozone / Chlorine Generator

2ND FLOOR BUILDING FEATURES

• Administrative Area
• Kitchen Area
• Modern Grove Restaurant with Rooftop Sky Cafe
• Elevator & Stairs
• Recessed Viewing Area
• Covered Ring Walkway
• Exterior Covered Stair

SITE FEATURES

• In-ground Concrete Pool Tanks
• Dolphin Encounter Area with Hardscape Elements
• Pool C Viewing Shade Cover & Acrylic Viewing Panels
• Covered Patio for Orientation Area & Storage
• Chiller Yard & Equipment Platforms
• Service Yard
• Fractionator Yard Shade Cover & Equipment Platforms with Retaining Walls for Equipment Pit
• Landscape Retaining Walls, Planters, Stairs, & Ramps

STRUCTURAL SERVICES

• Comprehensive structural systems designed using 3D structural modeling software
• Value engineering
• Construction administration
• Special structural inspections

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

• Gravity System: Steel Beams, Steel Joists, Masonry Walls
• Lateral System: Masonry Shear Walls