| You have probably heard of people swimming with | | | | actually swimming with dolphins, the deep water |
| dolphins. Is this something that you have always | | | | engagement will be more your style! In this activity, you |
| wanted to do? If so, you are not alone! This is an | | | | are right there with a dolphin, up close and personal. |
| encounter that ranks high with many people. A dolphin | | | | These can even include a moderately paced dorsal |
| is a very social mammal that seemingly is able to | | | | pull; this is where you place your hand on the dorsal fin |
| connect with humans on an almost intrinsic level. They | | | | of the dolphin and then the dolphin actually pulls you |
| have even been known to protect humans from | | | | along as he swims. The trainer will also show you |
| sharks and bring drowning people to the surface of | | | | different hand signals that you can use to |
| the water. This type of display increases the bond | | | | communicate with the dolphin. |
| between person and animal. It makes you want to | | | | You can also go swimming with dolphins in their natural |
| learn more, see more, and do more. | | | | state. You are still accompanied by a guide, but in this |
| The experience of swimming with dolphins is one you | | | | encounter, you are there to observe the animal while |
| will never forget. Definitely be sure to reserve a spot | | | | you swim nearby. This is not as physically interactive, |
| long before you leave on your planned trip. This is a | | | | but it is certainly a learning experience! There are |
| popular adventure for many people and sessions tend | | | | several other programs available also. Some help you |
| to fill up really fast. It is best to schedule at least two | | | | learn training techniques and others will even give you |
| months in advance but you may be able to get in on a | | | | a peek into the world in the day of a dolphin research |
| session with less notice than that. | | | | team. What about painting with a dolphin? Some |
| There are different swims offered by most locations. | | | | facilities have this interaction available. Just ask! |
| One type is the shallow water meet and greet. In this | | | | Whichever way you choose to go swimming with the |
| encounter, you will be waist deep in the water. You | | | | dolphins, be sure to really pay attention and try to get |
| are not required to go under the water or to physically | | | | as many pictures as possible. Some facilities even |
| swim, although you should be comfortable in the water | | | | have on site photographers that will capture pictures |
| even if you are not a strong swimmer. The trainer will | | | | and allow you to purchase them later on. This is a |
| lead you through the process that includes meeting, | | | | great benefit and it is worth every extra cent. When |
| petting and even shaking flippers with a dolphin. | | | | you spend a day with a dolphin, it is something you will |
| If you want your experience to be one where you are | | | | want to remember forever! |