While the show is set in the Florida Keys, the production was a major international effort.
Flipper (1995–2000), also known as The New Adventures of Flipper , is a reimagined version of the classic 1960s television series. Moving away from the Florida Keys setting of the original, this revival brought a more modern, eco-conscious tone to the beloved story of the world’s most famous dolphin. Flipper Tv Series 1995
The first three episodes were filmed on location in Pigeon Key and the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida. Cast and Key Characters While the show is set in the Florida
Starred as Holly Myers, an oceanographer and member of the research team. The first three episodes were filmed on location
The show featured a rotating cast over its four-season run, most notably serving as a breakout role for a future Hollywood star.
The series follows Dr. Keith Ricks (Whip Hubley), a marine biologist who returns to the Florida Keys to lead a research team at the Bal Harbour Marine Institute. Re-introducing the character from the original 1964 series (Keith was one of the young sons in the original show), the 1995 version focuses on marine conservation, ocean mysteries, and the deep bond between humans and Flipper. Unlike the original, which featured a family dynamic, this iteration often leaned into more mature themes, including environmental crime and maritime rescue operations.
In one of her earliest major roles, Alba played Maya Graham, a teenager with a special, almost telepathic connection to Flipper.