Fodor's Expert Review Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder

This nonprofit focuses on marine mammal conservation, and you can help it by participating in one of the educational offerings. One popular option is the Splash and Wade, a shallow-water program that begins with a one-hour briefing, after which you enter the water up to your waist to interact with the dolphins. Prefer to stay mostly dry? Opt to paint with a dolphin, or get a dolphin "kiss." For tactile interaction (fin tows, for example), sign up for the Interactive Swim, which is more expensive.