As of April 2025, Discovery Cove in Orlando has unveiled several exciting additions and enhancements to its all-inclusive day resort experience:
🐾 Animal Trek – Behind-the-Scenes Adventure
A 30-minute guided tour offering close encounters with exotic birds and small mammals, including macaws, sloths, and anteaters. Limited to 24 participants daily; ages 6 and up
💆 Oasis Spa – Relaxation Massages
The newly introduced Oasis Spa offers 25-minute relaxation massages performed by licensed therapists in cabanas overlooking the tranquil waters of the Freshwater Oasis. Utilizing animal-friendly jojoba oil, these massages are available daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for guests aged 18 and older. Prices start at $59 as an upgrade to regular admission.
🛏️ Daybeds – Enhanced Comfort
Discovery Cove now offers spacious daybeds accommodating up to four guests, providing a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Priced from $79, these daybeds complement the existing private cabanas, which include amenities like tables, chairs, overhead fans, private lockers, fresh towels, stocked refrigerators, and dedicated hosts.
🐬 Ultimate Animal Experience
The Ultimate Animal Experience provides an enhanced interaction with two bottlenose dolphins, a private photo session, and a guided tour of the Explorer’s Aviary, where guests can hand-feed hundreds of exotic birds. This premium experience offers a more intimate and personalized encounter with the park’s wildlife.
🦩 Flamingo Mingle
A morning experience allowing guests to interact with Caribbean flamingos alongside aviculturists. Includes Q&A sessions and photo opportunities. Limited to 40 participants daily; ages 6 and up.
🐠 Ray Feeding
An early morning activity where guests assist aquarists in feeding Cownose and Southern stingrays. Limited to 20 participants daily; ages 6 and up.
🤿 SeaVenture – Underwater Walking Tour
An immersive experience where guests wear dive helmets to walk along the Grand Reef floor, encountering tropical fish and rays. Limited to 126 participants daily.
🛏️ Enhanced Relaxation Options
Guests can now reserve private cabanas or daybeds for added comfort. These spaces offer amenities like stocked refrigerators, fresh towels, and dedicated hosts.