Leading attractions ticket specialist, AttractionTix.co.uk, has announced the winners of their 2015 Worldwide Attractions Awards, where Dolphin Bay was voted Highly Commended in the category of Best Animal Encounter.

Over 13,500 public votes across 15 different categories were counted to determine the top destinations within the attractions industry. Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm was voted as the Highly Commended attraction right after Serengeti Safari (Busch Gardens Tampa) in the Best Animal Encounter category. The final winners were selected by a combination of public votes and the votes cast by a panel of 3 expert judges.

Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, one of them being Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, which was created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most graceful mammals.

The qualified Marine Mammal Specialists guide guests through their experience with educational facts about Dolphins and will explain what makes these playful and charismatic creatures so unique. Guests have a chance to swim with them, play and connect with these incredible animals in a way they never imagined.

Heidi Perez Cao, Vice President, Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm said: ‘We are honored to be voted one of the best animal encounters in the world. Dolphins are incredible mammals and giving people a chance to learn more and interact with them makes this experience unforgettable. While making sure our guests are having an extraordinary time, our main priority remains education about marine animals. We thank each and every person that has taken the time to vote for us!”