| Over the course of the last decade, swimming with | | | | harmless. |
| the dolphins has become an exciting, somewhat | | | | It is important, however, to make sure that the |
| expensive pasttime. | | | | company you decide to use as a tour guide is |
| As just about anything having to do with dolphins these | | | | reputable in any sense and respectful of the |
| days, swimming with dolphins have come under fire of | | | | environment. |
| animal activist groups and dolphin lovers alike. Most of | | | | The reputable companies to hire for swimming with |
| the critics of this pasttime believe that swimming with | | | | dolphins will have rules that are made to protect the |
| dolphins are simply exploiting these beautiful creatures | | | | dolphins and their habitat. For example, most wild swim |
| for profit while others believe that the dolphins are | | | | tours forbid touching or feeding the dolphins. |
| enjoying the visits as much as their human | | | | This is their way of making sure that the dolphins stay |
| counterparts. | | | | wild and do not become dependent upon their human |
| Lately, swimming with dolphins are being conducted in | | | | visitors. While some operators will use different tactics |
| almost every corner of the world. In some cases, | | | | to lure the dolphins, avoid those who circle or chase |
| swimming with dolphins are actually performed in the | | | | them when they've left the swimmers behind. |
| ocean with wild dolphins while others are being | | | | Try and find a tour operator that limits his groups to |
| conducted in more controlled aquarium environments. | | | | 6-10 people. Large groups of 20 or more are an |
| The strongest criticism is directed at the aquariums | | | | invasion rather than a visit. |
| that are holding dolphins in captivity. | | | | Keep in mind that reputable tour operators will leave |
| More often than not, it's the captive concept that | | | | the interaction decisions up to the dolphins themselves. |
| angers animal rights activists rather than swimming | | | | Dolphins notoriously have short attention spans and |
| with dolphins itself. Since science seems to have | | | | interactions will normally last less than an hour and a |
| proven that dolphins are not happy or well adjusted | | | | half. |
| when living in captivity, we'd like to suggest that if at all | | | | Good programs will also own their own boats and will |
| possible, dolphin enthusiasts avoid contributing to this | | | | offer tours that are long enough to allow the |
| type of entertainment. | | | | opportunity to interact with the dolphins on their time |
| If you're considering swimming with dolphins, visiting | | | | frame rather than ours. |
| them in their own environment as they guest seems | | | | There are even some programs that will actually allow |
| much more humane. | | | | you to live on board, basically meaning that you stay |
| In the ocean, dolphins have the choice of interacting or | | | | on the boat for your entire stay, a few days or even a |
| not, consequently if they're sticking around and seem | | | | week, but that will depend on your interests and the |
| to be satisfying their own curiosity, dolphin swims seem | | | | kind of vacation you would like to have. |