I herd that there was wild dolphins that swim with u at florida. So I am going next weekend to destin.. theres a beach there.. I just read off the net that it was illegal to touch, or feed them.. is that true??
2007-07-01 12:11:30 · 9 answers · asked by Pookie! 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
It disturbs their natural environment according to many studies. There are programs where you can swim with the dolphins in a protected environment. Destin has a dolphin cruise where you can observe them. The Gulfarium in Ft. Walton (just West of Destin) has dolphin encounters... http://www.gulfarium.com/
2007-07-01 15:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swim With Wild Dolphins Florida
2016-10-30 23:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in the state of Florida you are not allow to touch or feed Wild Dolphins. It is also Illegal to touch or feed wild manatees also-if manatees come and touch you it is ok.
Keep in mind Dolphins, although they look cute, are predators. A woman was just bitten on the hand last week trying to touch a wild dolphin!
Stick to the parks that offer encounters with trained dolphins. You are under the supervision of pro trainers and the dolphins are use to human contact.
2007-07-02 06:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by tpawolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is illegal to swim with, touch, or in any way "harrass" wild dolphins or manatees. It is best they not get used to human contact. If you want to legally swim with the dolphins, just a short drive to Ft. Walton and go to the Gulfarium - they have a dolphin interaction program.
www.tripsmarter.com/destin
2007-07-01 15:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As is the case with ANY wild animal, there are substantial hazards linked in swimming with dolphin/porpises. evaluate the density and muscle groups that the dolphin has relative to you. although they might think of a few thing is playful, an basic bump from a dolphin can destroy a bone interior the human physique. a impressive journey it would desire to be, yet in addition a risky one. savour them from a distance and be careful. And one final ingredient, positioned some thing on guy, no person needs to work out your swordfish.
2016-10-03 09:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theme parks are your best bet they are trained to deal with humans. Wild dolphins first will only come as close as your arm length since that sets the "boundaries" for them and also dolphins like to "taste", similer to the way dogs smell you to check you out. They do not want to hurt you but if your arm is in their mouth and you pull away you can end up with a nasty cut arm. They are curious and gentle but they are also wild and should be left that way. Try Discovery Cove instead.
2007-07-03 02:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by fyrechick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Discovery Cove, Right across the street from Seaworld. They aren't wild, but you can swim with them. I've never heard of people swimming with wild dolphins. that seems to be unsafe.
2007-07-03 06:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 14:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not according to the dolphin king.
I know you can swim with dolphins at discovery cove in Orlando.
Wild dolphins might come around your boat and hang out with you. I woudn't grab one, though, he might bite ye.
And feeding them it's better to let them catch their own food as nature intended. Also they'd be less likely to bite the hand that feeds.
2007-07-01 12:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by topink 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋