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LuLu · 09-07-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by djgifford

I think anyone doing an excursion involving ANY wild animal should be aware and always remember one KEY fact, that although somewhat "trained" they are still wild animals.

In a marina at the beach I saw a sign warning folks to stay in their boats when dolphins were around ... they wouldn't mean to hurt anyone but easily could accidentally.

2tallkids · 09-13-2008, 03:29 PM

Good points- we assume that because animals are used in programs that they are completely safe and forget that they are wild animals!

Humility · 09-13-2008, 05:56 PM

If this attraction on this Island had some mishaps, I would find another Island that have more or less the same attraction and do it still, because I did swam with the dolphins in Anguilla and it was quite an experience It’s like saying you will not go on any of the rides in Disney because someone got hurt sometime back. You would be missing a great time on the rides.

boyconny · 09-13-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Humility

If this attraction on this Island had some mishaps, I would find another Island that have more or less the same attraction and do it still, because I did swam with the dolphins in Anguilla and it was quite an experience It’s like saying you will not go on any of the rides in Disney because someone got hurt sometime back. You would be missing a great time on the rides.

very well said...Humility.