We had been advised to arrive early so were at the entrance at 8.30 am. Once inside the park we were shown where to get our wet suites and bag containing sun screen, mask and snorkle . It was then off to breakfast. A wonderful choice of fruit cereals and pastries plus cold drinks and coffee.

Our swim with the dolphins was at 10.30 so after the briefing we went down to the pool. We had only booked for my husband and daughter to do the swim. My son and myself stood on the edge and took video and photos.  At the end of the swim my daughter was taken to one side and all of a sudden a dolphin swam up to her with a plastic bouy in his mouth. On it was written Happy Birthday Zoe love from Discovery Cove. Her face was a picture!

My husband and daughter were then taken for a de briefing. When the had gone a trainer told us to go for lunch when the had finished and then make sure we returned to the restaurant at 2.30pm.

We had a fabulous lunch, lots of dishes to choose from and plenty to eat. At 2.30pm we did as we had been asked and returned to the restaurant. A table had been laid with our names on it. There was a table cloth and special plates and serviettes. Once we had sat down we were asked what we would like to drink. After the drinks had arrived the band that had been playing started playing Happy Birthday and a line of staff members arrived carrying a birthday cake for Zoe! She was delighted. We could only manage a tiny piece each so the rest was boxed up and was waiting at the exit of the park for us when we left.

We spent the afternoon swimming with the rays and enjoying all that the park has to offer. This also includes free drinks and snacks through out the day. I must also mention the restrooms. Beautiful towels, shampoo, shower gel and hair dryers in everyone!      

A truley fantastic day and one she will remember for a very long time!