| One of the top attractions in the Dominican Republic is | | | | Ocean World is the only park on the planet to offer |
| Oceanworld Aquatic Park. The park is situated on | | | | guests the chance to hold, touch, feed and swim with |
| Cofresi Beach near Puerto Plata on the North coast | | | | a small school of adult nurse sharks, under the |
| of the island. The admission price to Oceanworld | | | | supervision of expert trained staff during the Shark |
| includes bus transfers from local hotels, so it is easy to | | | | and Stingray Encounter. You will also glide across the |
| get there. There are plenty of activities included in the | | | | surface of a warm stingray pool with a mask and |
| basic admission price to keep you occupied for the | | | | snorkel, touching the backs of the stingrays. You are |
| whole day. The sea lion shows, dolphin shows, shark | | | | not supposed to take your own food or drink into the |
| shows and bird shows are worth watching, there is | | | | Park so be aware that the cafes and restaurants can |
| always plenty of seating available and they usually | | | | be expensive. A day here should be on everyone's |
| start on time. | | | | must-do-list when visiting the Dominican Republic. |
| While snorkelling in the Tropical Reef Aquarium you | | | | It's worthwhile booking up for some serious off road |
| can get a close up view of the hundreds of neon | | | | fun on a Monster Truck Safari that takes you off the |
| colored, tropical fish. All equipment is provided free of | | | | beaten track and up to the mountains. You get to see |
| charge. At the Tiger Grotto you can swim in the same | | | | some of the gorgeous green Dominican countryside. |
| pool as tigers, separated only by glass! The Tiger | | | | Along the way you see the real Dominican, passing |
| grotto also has waterfalls and lush vegetation for a | | | | traditional houses and villages. There are plenty of |
| real jungle feel. Inside the Rainforest Exhibit is the bird | | | | stops along the way to sample the Dominican culture |
| sanctuary which is home to macaws, toucans and | | | | but be careful, you may feel pressured into purchasing |
| other tropical birds. You can feed them as they land | | | | souvenirs. Take a few sweets with you to hand out to |
| on your hands and shoulders. Make sure you take | | | | the local children to keep them from hassling you too |
| your camera! Or you can just relax and sunbathe at | | | | much. |
| the Dolphin beach. | | | | For one of the most magical night tours on Dominican |
| The dolphin swim is the most popular bookable | | | | Republic go to see 'Bravissimo', a Las Vegas style |
| program at Ocean World. During the 30-minute | | | | show at the Ocean World Marina. Tropical rhythms |
| encounter you can dance, hug, pet and swim with the | | | | and astonishing costumes will take you on an |
| dolphins, finishing with a spectacular dorsal fin tow. The | | | | enchanted journey through the Caribbean. National |
| dolphin swim begins with an educational introduction | | | | drinks are also included during show.Then try your luck |
| presented by expert dolphin trainers. You will learn | | | | at Ocean World casino and begin with your US$10 |
| fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and | | | | 'Match-bet' gift. You can finish the evening off at the |
| receive important safety instructions for your dolphin | | | | Lighthouse lounge and disco, from where you get a |
| encounter. The Sea Lion Encounter allows you watch | | | | great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Be aware the drinks |
| the playful Patagonian sea lions swim, dive, leap, bark | | | | at the Casino and Disco can be quite expensive. A |
| and show off their acrobatic skills before a up-close | | | | great night and a must do for anyone visiting the |
| meeting in one of the interaction pools. | | | | Dominican Republic! |