• $95 per participant.
• Full Payment due at the time of the reservation is required.
•  Limited spots available, please book online in advance. 

• Experience a day in the life of our staff during our job shadow program! This two-hour program allows participants to spend time shadowing our aquarists, educators, vet staff, and animal care staff.
• Participants will also meet and greet a dolphin at the end of their program.

This program lasts 2 hours.

Spectators are not an option for our job shadow program. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• Participants must be age 12 or older.
• This is not a private session. You may share this experience with other guests.
• This program requires moderate physical fitness.  Any physical impairment such as inability to walk or kneel, seizures, heart conditions, or other medical issues or special needs must be disclosed prior to participating in the program. If you have any of these conditions, please call 228.896.9182 or email contactus@imms.org  for assistance in booking or alternate programming options.
• Participants must be able to climb the stairs to the dock and be able to kneel for at least 10 minutes. If you have special needs, please call 228.896.9182 for assistance in booking.

• At no time during this experience will the participant be allowed in the water with the dolphin.
• Guests will not be allowed to participate if they are visibly sick and/or distressed.
  
• No loose personal items such as jewelry, chains, loose earrings, and anklets, bracelets, cameras or anything with the potential to be pulled loose from participant may be brought to the dock. 
• While the animal is present at the dock, participants must remain seated on the dock at all times and await the trainer’s instructions before attempting to touch or interact with the dolphin. The participant should not reach out and touch any animal until he/she has permission from the trainer.
• While the trainer is assisting another guest with a dolphin, or while the trainer is working with the dolphin and you are idle on the dock, do not try to interact with any dolphins in any way. Keep hands on the dock or in your lap while idle.
• Failure to comply with the directions or instructions given by a trainer or any authorized representative of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies or Ocean Adventures will result in expulsion from the experience.

• All participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes or shoes with a strap around the heel.

Cancellations must be made via e-mail to bills@imms.org.  Due to our cancellation fees, it is important to e-mail as soon as possible.  If you need additional assistance, please call 228-896-9182.

A refund less the processing fee will be issued for cancellations made at least 14 days in advance of program date. A 50% refund less the processing fee will be issued for cancellations made between 13 and 7 days in advance of program date. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than seven days in advance of program date.  Late arrivals or no shows will forfeit program participation and receive no refund.