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Atlas Obscura - Latest • Feb. 5, 2026, 7:15 p.m.
Flipper’s Grave in Marathon, Florida
Beneath a life-sized dolphin statue at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, FL lies Mitzi, the silver-screen legend who starred as the original Flipper series. Her grave, marked by a plaque honoring her as "The Original Flipper," and a larger than life sculpture, is more than a roadside oddity; it is the spiritual heart of the facility and traditionally the first stop on every tour.
What makes this site truly wonderful is the living legacy that surrounds it. Rather than a just a memorial, Mitzi rests in a thriving sanctuary where many current inhabitants are the direct descendants of her co-stars.
There is also a bench for visitors to relax next to Mitzi. For visitors in 2026, the grave serves as a poignant reminder of how one animal's stardom sparked a global movement for marine conservation and research.
What makes this site truly wonderful is the living legacy that surrounds it. Rather than a just a memorial, Mitzi rests in a thriving sanctuary where many current inhabitants are the direct descendants of her co-stars.
There is also a bench for visitors to relax next to Mitzi. For visitors in 2026, the grave serves as a poignant reminder of how one animal's stardom sparked a global movement for marine conservation and research.
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