About Dolphin Discovery Centre
The Dolphin Discovery Centre is a marine education and interpretation centre located on Koombana Bay in Bunbury, Western Australia, about 175 km south of Perth. It overlooks the waters of Koombana Bay, home to a resident population of wild bottlenose dolphins. Notable for its aquarium, interactive exhibits, 360-degree Digital Dolphinarium and wild dolphin Interaction Zone, the centre combines research, conservation and tourism, and operates eco-cruises for dolphin watching in the bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a waterfront interpretation centre with aquarium displays, interactive marine science exhibits and a 360-degree Digital Dolphinarium. The centre fronts a sheltered beach and the Dolphin Interaction Zone on Koombana Bay where wild bottlenose dolphins occasionally visit. Visitors can explore indoor exhibition areas, view aquarium tanks, watch educational presentations, browse the gift shop and cafe, and join guided eco-cruises to observe dolphins in the bay.
Key highlights
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Wild dolphin Interaction Zone on Koombana Bay beach
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Aquarium with local marine life and interpretive exhibits
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360-degree Digital Dolphinarium immersive experience
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Dolphin eco-cruises and guided boat tours in Koombana Bay
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Marine research and conservation interpretation displays