Shadow a trainer for a day at Dolphins Plus! This program combines dolphin interactions with a behind the scenes look into marine mammal care and training. Please join us for this unique and exciting educational opportunity!
From swimming with dolphins, to fish preparation and washing buckets, participants work one-on-one with an experienced animal trainer to gain insight into marine mammal care and training. The day is complete with in-depth discussions and experiential learning encompassing topics such as training, marine mammal care, animal identification, dolphin anatomy, reproduction, marine mammal intelligence and communication, enrichment, and tactics utilized to build a trusting relationship between trainer and dolphin. The day culminates with an exhilarating in water dolphin experience. The Trainer for a Day program also includes an Official Dolphins Plus t-shirt, and a educational book. This is supplemental to the knowledge and enjoyment participants gain during this unique program.
SHADOW A TRAINER FOR A DAY FULL DAY PROGRAM
Cost: $630
Observer for the Day: $100
Age Limit: 7 years
Interactions Included: Signature Swim and Shallow Water Dolphin Interactions
Receive: Book and T-Shirt
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Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
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8:30 am |
Arrive at Dolphins Plus / Check-In |
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9:00 am |
Educational Briefing for In-Water Dolphin Interaction |
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9:30 am |
In-Water Dolphin Interaction |
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10:00 am |
Rinse-off / change from in water interaction |
| 10:15 am |
Record Keeping 101: Session Review |
| 10:45 am |
Marine Mammal Care I: Fundamentals of Animal Care |
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11:15 am |
Lunch Break (lunch on your own) |
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12:15 pm |
Arrive Back From Lunch / Prep for Session |
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12:30 pm |
Marine Mammal Care II: Animal Training |
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1:00 pm |
Marine Mammal Behavior: Communication and Body Language (Classroom Activity) |
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2:00 pm |
Marine Mammal Care III: Environmental Enrichment (Experiential Learning Activity) |
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2:30 pm |
Marine Mammal Care IV: Respirations and Durations |
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2:45 pm |
Break / Change / Vested for Dolphin Interaction |
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3:00 pm |
In-Water Dolphin Interaction |
| 3:30 pm |
Rinse-off / Change / Wrap up |
| 4:00 pm |
End of Day |
**Tentative daily schedule, times and activities are subject to change**
SHADOW A TRAINER FOR A DAY ½ DAY PROGRAM
Cost: $350
Observer for the Day: $50
Age Limit: 7 years
Interactions Included: Signature Swim or Shallow Water Encounter
Receive: Book and T-Shirt
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Arrival Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
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8:30 am |
Arrive at Dolphins Plus / Check-in / Meet your trainer and Facility Introduction |
|
9:00 am |
Educational Briefing for Dolphin Interaction |
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9:30 am |
In-Water Dolphin Interaction |
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10:00 am |
Rinse-off / change from in water program |
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10:15 am |
Record Keeping 101: session review and notes |
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10:45 am |
Marine Mammal Care I: Fundamentals of Animal Care
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11:30 am |
Questions / Wrap up |
| 11:45 pm |
End of Day / Depart Dolphins Plus |
**Tentative daily schedule, times and activities are subject to change**
Dolphins Plus Shadow a Trainer for a Day programs are all-inclusive, once in a lifetime experiences. Prices range from $350.00 for a half day to $630.00 for a full day of one-on-one interactions with the trainers and dolphins at Dolphins Plus. Act quickly, because space is limited! Participants must be a minimum of 7 years of age. Please read our Cancellation Policy thoroughly BEFORE booking.
If you have questions, please email or call us:
Email: Info@DolphinsPlus.com
Phone: (305) 451-4060
We look forward to seeing you!
