DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER
Providing Sanctuary and a Forever Home since 1984
And Tursi painted us a picture. 
Her ears a right behind her eyes and she hears very very well even under water and I think she even hears humming birds, look at this painting she made for me A hummingbird whose song she can here in lighter blue and her image is in darker blue swimming in the water. Then she paints herself swimming with one of her babies
June 9, 2023
Thank you for continuing to be there for the dolphins of Dolphin Research Center with your generous 2023 contributions totalling $100,000. Your dedicated support ensures that Dolphin Research Center can continue to:
- Provide the best possible home for our dolphin and sea lion family
- Continue groundbreaking cognitive and behavioral research with dolphins
- Aid manatees in distress through our Manatee Rescue Program
- Enhance the lives of children with Special Needs and Make a Wish participants through our Dolphin Pathways program
- Support Wounded Warrior Soldier visits to Dolphin Research Center to benefit our nations’ military men and women and bring much needed joy into the lives of wounded soldiers and their families.In accordance with Internal Revenue Code 6115, we hereby state the amount of your donation which is tax deductible is $100,000.Each day we have the opportunity to introduce hundreds of people to the DRC family of dolphins. We believe that educating people through our programs about conservation issues and how they can help will truly make a difference in the survival of our planet. Through your support, you are a vital part of this continuing educational effort.
Again, please accept my sincere gratitude for sharing the dream. Sincerely,
Rita Irwin
President/CEO
Dolphin Research Center EIN 59-2072869
- We found out that they new Turse the dolphin pictured here who seemingly is approving of our kissing was the daughter of Flipper. Grogu was our ring bearer when we renewed our vows. That is Mark Kitrick, President and Secretary/Treasurer of PFW
