The water has always been a happy place for Wish Kid Aidan, so when it came time to choose his Wish, the answer came as naturally as the tide: to spend a week at Island Dolphin Care in the Florida Keys with his family! 

Island Dolphin Care is a place where children and families connect with dolphins through hands-on, therapeutic experiences. Each visit includes time in the classroom to learn about dolphins and marine life, followed by unforgettable in-water interactions.  

Aidan stayed with his family at the beautiful Playa Largo Resort & Spa, with private dolphin therapy sessions planned just for him throughout his stay. Every day brought a new chance for Aidan to interact with his dolphin friends.  

“Aidan absolutely loved it,” his mom shared. “He really enjoyed splashing in the water and petting the dolphins. They were so gentle with him.” 

While the dolphins were the true highlight, Aidan also explored the marine mammal park Theater of the Sea, where he met Malibu the sea lion! It was there where Aidan learned about rescued sea turtles and saw native animals up close. At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, he fed colorful marine life. He even took a trip to the Everglades Alligator Farm on an airboat adventure through the wetlands. During the glass bottom boat tour they spotted schools of fish, a nurse shark, a green sea turtle, and wild dolphins playing alongside the boat.  

“This really was such an amazing trip,” Aidan’s mom said. “I’m so, so grateful for it. It was my first real vacation ever, and it was the same for Aidan.”