Address: 110 N Garcia
Phone: 956-299-1957


Traveler Reviews

Great for kids
Reviewed by Wendurf on Mar 15, 2011


For a donation, what a great place for kids! Touch tanks and lots to see and learn. We were the only ones there and the gentleman let my son (5) feed his fish and hermit carbs! He was thrilled!

Educational dolphin encounters with Scarlet, Dolphin Whisperer
Reviewed by peaceofnaturerocks on Mar 9, 2011


Scarlet and her little dog Rozzi lead the tour looking for dolphins. Being the dolphin whisperer, she calls to them. This was a most memorable experience with my brother, his wife and daughter along with my family. We learned about the habitat of the dolphins, observed them in their pods and they jumped and played so close to the pontoon boat. I felt comfortable, safe, while the tour was educational, informative, and affordable. I recommend this tour to those that have compassion for our environment and want to know what roles we all play in the safety and future of these marvelous mammals and our seas. I am planning to return to South Padre Island for another marvelous dolphin encounter with the dolphin whisperer and her little dog Rozzi!

An experience you don't want to miss
Reviewed by pehoc on Mar 9, 2011


Am planning yet another visit to Port Isabel and South Padre Island and simply had to share my experience with the Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center tours on the Laguna Madre. Be forewarned, those trips are addictive. I go about twice a year and never have missed joining a dolphin and/or birding trip with skipper Scarlet. Whether I went with my husband, family visiting from Germany or birding friends from all over Texas and the US - not a single person, from under 10 to over 80, has come away from those outings without being awed by the dolphins, the abundance of bird life and the beautiful setting in general. The fact that you are out there among the dolphins in a stable, close to the water pontoon boat for just 6 people makes all the difference. The quiet environmentally friendly 4 stroke motor scoots up to them without causing them alarm. They know the boat, come up to it and play all around you. Great photo opportunities also with the cutest of dolphin dogs that rides along on each trip. The skipper clearly loves and respects "her" dolphins and the sea life around them ... and it sure seems to be mutual.

LIFE CHANGING. INSPIRING - FLOWING WITH COMPASSION AND EDUCATION
Reviewed by SLAGZ on Mar 9, 2011


I went out twice during my two week visit to Padre Island. What I expected was to see some dolphins. What I learned, is that these beautiful creatures CHOOSE if and when they want to interact and with Scarlet, because of her love, compassion and respect for the sea, they do. Scarlet begins her tours by telling us about the area and the different sites that we see. I did not hear a negative word about shrimp boats. In fact, what I heard was about the IMPROVEMENTS that have been made in regards to Sea Turtles and the measures that the boats have put in place to ensure that if they are caught, they are released safely. I learned about all of the birds that live in the area, how they feed and about the bird pecking order. Very interesting. When Scarlet found the dolphins, she stopped about 1/2 a football field away and called to them. She explained that they are giving birth now and that when you approach these wild dolphins, you should stop and call to them. They are very smart and love to play and if they are not hunting or teaching their young, and they are so inclined, they will come to the boat. I have video of how this all came about and if I wasn't there to witness it, I might have thought I was crazy. But it was the most beautiful with nature that I have ever been a part of. Scarlet told us about other sea life and how they all interact, we saw a green sea turtle swim by, we learned of sharks and how dolphins are very protective of their waters and things in it when sharks come by. One thing that I enjoyed most about Scarlet is how she strives to help everyone understand how to enjoy the dolphins without causing anxiety for anyone. She approached a boat who was pretty much chasing a pod of dolphins and told them how to sit back and call to them or clap and if the dolphins want to interact, they will come to the boat. I also saw a HUGE dolphin watch boat approach and the dolphins when way down deep for quite a while - until the boat was out of site. The dolphins came back up spewing water from their spouts and "coughing" through it. It was apparent to me that they are not comfortable with these large boats as have driven right through a pod of playing dolphins to try and get them to jump in their wake. I visit Padre Island for two weeks every year and I cannot wait until next year. God bless Scarlet, the lives that she touches and the sea life that she educates us all on so we can all live in harmony and learn from each other.

Dolphin Tour is a Must!
Reviewed by KJTurner10 on Mar 8, 2011


We went out for a dolphin watch tour with Scarlett & Rozzi and had a blast! The dolphins were very active that day, even coming up to the boat to show us the fish they caught. And one momma brought her cute little calf right up to the boat to show him off! Scarlett really loves these dolphins and it's obvious they love her right back! And Rozzi the dolphin dog was so cute as he pointed out the dolphins whenever they were near. Definitely