Swim with dolphins
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I can't give you web addresses, but I can give you the names and phone numbers of 3 places in the Keys:
1. Dolphin Research Center
(305) 289-1211
2. Theatre of the Sea
(305) 664-2431
3. Dolphins Plus
(305) 451-1993
If I remember correctly, the Dolphin Research Center is the most authentic of the 3, the other 2 being more tourist attractions than a bona fide learning experience. I also believe you will need to make an appointment in advance; you can't just drive by and start swimming.
1. Dolphin Research Center
(305) 289-1211
2. Theatre of the Sea
(305) 664-2431
3. Dolphins Plus
(305) 451-1993
If I remember correctly, the Dolphin Research Center is the most authentic of the 3, the other 2 being more tourist attractions than a bona fide learning experience. I also believe you will need to make an appointment in advance; you can't just drive by and start swimming.
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I strongly urge people NOT to swim with dolphins. Dolphins are wild animals. They are meant to be in deep water, not glorified swimming pools. I'm sure the places in the Keys take care of their dolphins, but MANY places do not. The dolphins are diseased and malnourished. Being perpetually in shallow water really messes up their systems. If you want to see a dolphin, just take a boat ride out to the reef. You'll probably see them. And you'll see them as they are meant to be seen: in the wild.
Thank you. Enjoy the Keys.
Thank you. Enjoy the Keys.
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I have to say that I agree those of you who recommend that we not patronize the swim with dolphin programs. I certainly understand the appeal, though. I was considering doing, but in the end just couldn't do it for the same reason I don't go to the circus.
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Check out www.planetarypartners.com. They do trips to swim with dolphins in the wild in Bimini , Hawaii, etc. It is an awesome program.
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Richard,
Here are the websites:
http://www.theaterofthesea.com/
http://www.dolphinworld.org/
http://islamorada.fl.us/
http://islandbase.com/
Here are the websites:
http://www.theaterofthesea.com/
http://www.dolphinworld.org/
http://islamorada.fl.us/
http://islandbase.com/