Brookfield Zoo Chicago is set to launch its new Dolphin Discovery show at its newly renamed Dolphin Bay on Saturday, October 4. According to the press release, this show—crafted to foster a deeper connection with bottlenose dolphins—merges technology with live demonstrations to highlight the personalities of these remarkable creatures. A key feature includes cutting-edge video displays showing footage from the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), aimed at enhancing audience understanding of dolphin behavior, the announcement explains.
Meet the dolphins and learn with Dr. Randy Wells
During each performance, guests will be introduced to the dolphins' distinct personalities and communication methods. The show is enhanced by 18-foot LED screens displaying information provided by Dr. Randy Wells, co-founder of SDRP. Dr. Wells, regarded as a prominent figure in dolphin research, has published over 340 scientific works on marine mammals, the press release states.
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Mark Gonka, director of marine mammal care and conservation at Brookfield Zoo, explained in the zoo’s announcement, "Dolphin Discovery at Dolphin Bay is a new way for guests to meet the dolphins and learn about both their care and the field science that guides it. They’ll leave inspired by the dolphins and see how choices in Chicago help protect dolphins in the Gulf.”
Changes at Dolphin Bay
The transformation of the historic Seven Seas habitat into Dolphin Bay is part of the zoo's commitment to conservation science. According to the press release, Brookfield Zoo supports these efforts through its long affiliation with SDRP, the world's longest-running dolphin conservation initiative. This renaming emphasizes the native habitats of bottlenose dolphins and the zoo's dedicated work with wild populations in Sarasota Bay, home to around 170 resident dolphins.
The show will run twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. through Wednesday, November 19, before switching to a modified schedule in November and December. Visitors can find more information and ticket details on the Brookfield Zoo website.
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