Orlando's Marine Mammal Keeper Experience

[donaldfan1]

i wondered if anyone has done this ? or knows about it ? as i want to ask a few things about it

 

[diswedwish]

Yes, I did this in January. Ask away!

 

[donaldfan1]

oh thats great, im thinking of doing it, but i wondered if you have to get in deep water ? as i cant swim that good, and i dont like deep water ,also tell me abit about it please

 

[Dolphina]

I did too. You're never in deep water during that programme. You only sit poolside when you're interacting with the dolphins or beluga whales. It's really a great programme and you get to see so many animals during that day and learn a lot about animal care and stuff! I really enjoyed that day and it was one of the best days in Florida.

 

[diswedwish]

Here's a link to my review:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2368102

When I went it was very, very cold. It's like Dolphina said, no deep water interaction. And you're only poolside when she said - everything else the railing is between you and the animals/pools. I did get wet, but from comments made by some of the keepers, it wasn't anything like normal - it sounds like they usually have the dolphins splash you. Not the most pleasant thing when it's in the 40s - lol!

 

[donaldfan1]

thank you both of you, i think i'll book it then going over to your review now

 

[donaldfan1]

i have booked to do it cant wait

 

[donaldfan1]

oh anymore tips

 

[seashell724]

I did it 2 years ago and posted a review. If you do a search I hope you can find it!