Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc
Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc is an Australian not-for-profit environmental charity and eco-tourism organization dedicated to marine conservation, education, and research, with a focus on wild bottlenose dolphins in Koombana Bay, Western Australia. Registered under ABN 64473551336RR0001, the organization operates the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, offering sustainable wildlife encounters while prioritizing dolphin welfare and habitat preservation[^4^][^5^].

Mission and Operations

The center promotes responsible eco-tourism through guided experiences that minimize human impact on marine ecosystems. Key initiatives include long-term monitoring of the local bottlenose dolphin population (estimated at 100–200 individuals), habitat restoration projects, and public education programs about marine conservation[^2^][^5^].

Tours and Facilities

The organization provides wild dolphin encounters without captivity, including:

• Swim With The Dolphins: A 4-hour snorkeling tour (November–April) with equipment provided, led by marine biologists emphasizing ethical interaction[^1^][^2^].
• Dolphin Eco-Cruises: Year-round boat tours documenting dolphin behavior and coastal ecology[^5^].
• Marine Discovery Centre: Features aquaria, rescue turtles, a 360-degree digital dolphinarium, and interactive exhibits on local marine biodiversity[^3^][^5^].

Management

Managed by a team including directors Tash Babich, Axel Grossmann, and Shelley Burke, the charity reinvests tour revenue into conservation and research programs[^5^]. It holds Advanced Ecotourism certification and operates under licenses from Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions[^2^][^5^].

[^4^]: ACNC Charity Register listing for Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc.
[^5^]: GetYourGuide supplier profile detailing management structure and operational scope.
[^2^]: Dolphin Discovery Centre’s tour descriptions and conservation framework.
[^1^]: Official website overview of tour offerings and ethical guidelines.
[^3^]: Tripadvisor listing highlighting visitor experiences and facility details.

**Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc**  
Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc is an Australian not-for-profit environmental charity and eco-tourism organization dedicated to marine conservation, education, and research, with a focus on wild bottlenose dolphins in Koombana Bay, Western Australia. Registered under ABN 64473551336RR0001, the organization operates the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, offering sustainable wildlife encounters while prioritizing dolphin welfare and habitat preservation[^4^][^5^].  

## Mission and Operations  
The center promotes responsible eco-tourism through guided experiences that minimize human impact on marine ecosystems. Key initiatives include long-term monitoring of the local bottlenose dolphin population (estimated at 100–200 individuals), habitat restoration projects, and public education programs about marine conservation[^2^][^5^].  

## Tours and Facilities  
The organization provides **wild dolphin encounters** without captivity, including:  
- **Swim With The Dolphins**: A 4-hour snorkeling tour (November–April) with equipment provided, led by marine biologists emphasizing ethical interaction[^1^][^2^].  
- **Dolphin Eco-Cruises**: Year-round boat tours documenting dolphin behavior and coastal ecology[^5^].  
- **Marine Discovery Centre**: Features aquaria, rescue turtles, a 360-degree digital dolphinarium, and interactive exhibits on local marine biodiversity[^3^][^5^].  

## Management  
Managed by a team including directors Tash Babich, Axel Grossmann, and Shelley Burke, the charity reinvests tour revenue into conservation and research programs[^5^]. It holds Advanced Ecotourism certification and operates under licenses from Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions[^2^][^5^].  

[^4^]: ACNC Charity Register listing for Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc.  
[^5^]: GetYourGuide supplier profile detailing management structure and operational scope.  
[^2^]: Dolphin Discovery Centre’s tour descriptions and conservation framework.  
[^1^]: Official website overview of tour offerings and ethical guidelines.  
[^3^]: Tripadvisor listing highlighting visitor experiences and facility details.  

[1] https://dolphindiscovery.com.au [2] https://dolphindiscovery.com.au/tours/swim-with-the-dolphins/ [3] https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g255364-d2253697-Reviews-Dolphin_Discovery_Centre_Bunbury-Bunbury_Western_Australia.html [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/05b70327-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [5] https://www.getyourguide.com/bunbury-dolphin-discovery-centre-inc-s22215/