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Hi there,

If you want to see movie trailers about the “Eye of the Dolphin” please [ Click Here]

Family films tend to suffer from an overabundance of sentimental sap, but this delightful drama about a father and a daughter rediscovering each other avoids that fate without giving up any of its sweet gentleness. The signs don’t look good at the outset: 14-year-old Alyssa (Carly Schroeder: Mean Creek) is “troubled,” and we know this because she wears too much dark eye makeup and scowls behind her iPod. But she rapidly transcends cliché (as does the film), blossoming into a real person as the story takes her from the psychologically stifling Southern California suburbs to the Bahamas research facility where her dad, Dr. James Hawk (Adrian Dunbar: Kidnapped), who didn’t even know she existed till she showed up, is trying to talk to dolphins. And though it seems the potential for goop might rise the moment cute performing animals are introduced, it doesn’t happen: the rocky road to happiness for the little family actually blends very nicely with a kicking and screaming toward environmental awareness for the small beach town that seems more willing to trade dolphin love and possible scientific breakthroughs in interspecies communications for tourist dollars. (Thankfully, the metaphoric comparison with wild dolphins and wild teenagers is never overplayed.) Last year’s Best Drama at the International Family Film Festival is screening as part of the Tribeca Family Festival, a mini event within the larger festival featuring kid-safe films, a street fair on Saturday, May 5, and more. [Movie Trailers]

 

What do you think of the premise of the movie? Did you like the movie trailers?
Have a great day!
God Bless,
John

Hi there,

I just posted my experience to swim with the dolphins in Orlando at Discovery Cove.

Orlando is usually synonymous with theme parks and attractions. It’s hard to imagine this land-locked part of Florida being a place to swim with dolphins. But with surroundings as beautiful and tropical as Discovery Cove, it’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of the state. I first came to visit when the facility opened in 2000, and fortunately not much has changed. Even though the price has increased over the years, the experience is still well worth it. So a good friend and I decided to return and hit the Swim with the Dolphins program in Orlando one more time. [ Read More ]

What did you think of my story?
God Bless,
John

 

Hi there,
Here at Dolphin World we just started transportation service again to the Dolphin Facility in Miami. We used to have transportation service but after Sept 11, 2001 everything changed. Let’s pray we don’t have another attack again. As you can imagine, tourism was way down and we had to stop the van service. Well, we are proud to announce the resurrection of the Van service to the Dolphin Swim program in Miami. Here is an outline of the service:

The Transportation / Pick Up Service will come to your hotel or residence in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Your courteous driver will ensure that you, your family, and your friends will arrive safely in Miami to enjoy your 1/2 Day Animal Adventure. Your tour will include, the Dolphin Swim, Educational Briefing, Entrance to the Park, Marine Animal Shows (which can include the dolphin show and more), Round Trip Transportation, Beverages (Water and Juices), Snacks (Bagels, Fruits, and Brownies), and FREE Dolphin Tee Shirt (Participants Only). [Click Here for More Information]

We look forward seeing you on the van!
God Bless,
John

Hi there,

I just got back from Swimming with the Dolphin in Orlando, Discovery Cove. It was nice time. Discovery Cove is very clean, tourist friendly, and the only place to swim with the dolphins in Orlando. We are selling this experience on Dolphin World now, it’s not cheap, at $297 per person but it does include a lot of ammenities. Here is the list of what is included:

• 30 minute Dolphin-swim session
• Snorkeling with thousands of tropical fish in the Coral Reef.
• Wading with the rays in the Ray Lagoon.
• Hand-feeding birds in the free flight Aviary.
• Relaxing in the Resort Pool and swimming along the Tropical River.
• Continental breakfast, sumptuous lunch, plus all snacks and beverages throughout the day.
• Snorkel gear, swim vest or wet suit, towels, lockers, sunscreen, beach chairs.
• All day self-parking.
• Admission to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay* for seven consecutive days. Or a combination pass with admission to both parks for 14 consecutive days for $30 more.

Here is a photo from the day:

Has anyone experienced this program too? What did you think?
Have a great day!
God Bless,
John
 

Hi All,

You have to see this video from CBS News about Winter the Dolphin. If you don’t know, Winter, an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, is a playful two-year-old. She was found off the coast of Florida, caught in a crab trap and lost her tail.  To read more on Winter, go to my old blog post. [Click Here]

Well I knew they were trying to put a prosthetic tail on her but did not know what was going on till I saw this news post today. Kevin Carroll is building a Prosthetic Tail For “Winter” The Dolphin. Carroll is one of the world’s leading prosthetists. Besides his work with people, he has designed prosthetics for dogs, an ostrich, and even a duck. And now he is working on Winter.

In this video news clip of Winter, you will see Winter without her tail and how she is moving right now without the new tail. Also, you will see what Carroll is doing and how he is building this tail, very interesting information. Just get through the commericial at the beginning, nothing is free in America, and watch the news clip. It so cool to see Winter in action. [Winter the Dolphin Video, Click Here]

What do you think about what Kevin Carroll is doing? Do you think Winter will be able to adapt to the prosthetic tail? Anyone have more stories or photos of her?
God Bless,
John 

Hi All,

I love when I see people and volunteers getting out there and helping the Marine Mammal Community. This group from the Virginia and North Carolina Area are doing something to help the Dolphin population. The volunteers are doing a dolphin count. This count gives researchers an idea of how many dolphins are along the coast and where they are distributed.

To read more on this story, [Click Here]

Has anyone out there done this type of volunteering? What was the experience like?

Have a great day!
God Bless,
John