Can you touch a dolphin at SeaWorld?
Can you touch a dolphin at SeaWorld? Splash with the bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Nursery. You'll get to touch and feed these playful guys while a photographer snaps away so you don't miss a moment.
What to do if a dolphin swims up to you?
Although dolphins may seem curious, many of their behaviors are often misinterpreted as “friendly” when they actually are, in fact, signs of disturbance or aggression. If a dolphin approaches you in the water, do not engage, pursue, or otherwise interact with the dolphin, and take immediate steps to move away.
Why did SeaWorld stop riding orcas?
The company has been under scrutiny over its treatment of whales and dolphins for a decade. In 2010, an orca, Tilikum, killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando. The killer whale was the subject of a 2013 documentary, Blackfish, that eventually led SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas in captivity.
Why did SeaWorld stop the Shamu show?
Under unrelenting pressure from animal rights groups and suffering from a drop in ticket sales, SeaWorld announced Thursday it was ending its orca breeding program and stopping its traditional killer whale shows. SeaWorld isn't the only company to lose a signature and popular icon. Ringling Bros.
Can you touch animals at SeaWorld?
Our animal care specialists will guide you through a unique, hands-on experience that allows you to touch and feed these amazing arctic animals.