| Those who have had close and intimate encounters | | | | site throughout the swim session. A participant can |
| with dolphins say they experienced joy and peace of | | | | purchase the photographs from the gift shop at the |
| mind. Swimming with dolphins is rapidly becoming a | | | | end of the day. |
| very popular activity around the world - even in Malta. | | | | Children under 8 years, people suffering from a weak |
| There is only one facility in Malta that offers swimming | | | | heart, low blood pressure, epileptic fits, physical |
| with dolphins. This is by the Mediterraneo Marine Park. | | | | disabilities and pregnant women are not permitted to |
| The activity involves only captive dolphins, and there | | | | swim with dolphins. |
| have been protests from environmental groups the | | | | However, you should also keep in mind that you don't |
| world over against the park. | | | | have to be an excellent swimmer to be able to have |
| The park authorities say that swimming with the | | | | close encounter with the dolphins. There are programs |
| dolphins is done in an orderly and sequenced manner. | | | | available for all levels of ability and for all ages. For |
| Swimmers are allowed to interact and swimming with | | | | those not confident enough to venture into deep |
| dolphins for 20 to 30 minutes. | | | | water, there are programs that allow you to swim with |
| The park provides a professional photographer on the | | | | the dolphins in shallow waters. |