Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours & More Tours

Can You Touch Wild Dolphins in Florida In Florida, wild dolphins cannot be touched. Harassing dolphins in Florida is against federal laws. A gentle touch may not seem to be harassment, but law enforcement disagrees. Touching dolphins can result in fines or even imprisonment.

1. Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca). While we often think of orcas living somewhere colder, there are about 500 orcas that live in the Gulf of Mexico. These orcas eat tuna and sometimes dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico's deep waters.

California, USA. The coast between Santa Barbara and San Diego hosts one of the largest populations of dolphins anywhere in the world. Here you can see bottlenose dolphins as well as Risso's dolphins and Pacific white-sided dolphins. Common dolphins are also common.

When is the best time of year to see dolphins? From late May to early August, you may be able to spot the most dolphins. You'll see dolphins most often between 10 a.m. to noon, then from 2 pm until it gets dark.

Many man-made islands can be found in Destin. The majority of reefs are found close to public beaches which makes it easier to visit them. Many have access to public parking and facilities for disabled people. They are usually located between 200-300 yards and 300-300 yards from the coast.

Swim with Dolphins Panama City Beach, as well as the Dolphin Encounter, will bring you close to these highly intelligent creatures. They are friendly and playful, so they're easy to hug.