Humans
have always been fascinated by dolphins and there is a long history of
association between the two. Over time
this fascination has turned into a
rapidly expanding world-wide tourist activity - swimming with wild dolphins. In
New Zealand
this industry is now worth millions of dollars a year and focuses
on dusky
common
Hector's and bottlenose dolphins in approximately 30 coastal
areas. The chance to see dolphins in the wild is often a lifetime dream for many
people
but few people consider the implications of actually swimming with these
animals. More on
Swimming With Dolphins
Natural Dolphin Swims
Customers are asked not to reach out and touch the dolphins during the swim but
are encouraged to simulate dolphin body language by swimming alongside them and
diving underwater with them. Swimmers can enjoy the unique experience of
becoming a member of a dolphin pod
while observing their natural grace
beauty
fluidity
and curiosity. Participants learn about a variety of marine mammal
topics
such as dolphin anatomy
reproductive biology
intelligence and
communication
echolocation
and conservation. Swimmers will also receive
guidelines on how to conduct themselves in the water
as well as tips on
stimulating dolphin curiosity and interactive games.
More on Swimming
With Dolphins
Humans
have always been fascinated by dolphins and there is a long history of
association between the two. Over time
this fascination has turned into a
rapidly expanding world-wide tourist activity - swimming with wild dolphins. In
New Zealand
this industry is now worth millions of dollars a year and focuses
on dusky
common
Hector's and bottlenose dolphins in approximately 30 coastal
areas. The chance to see dolphins in the wild is often a lifetime dream for many
people
but few people consider the implications of actually swimming with these
animals. More on
Customers are asked not to reach out and touch the dolphins during the swim but
are encouraged to simulate dolphin body language by swimming alongside them and
diving underwater with them. Swimmers can enjoy the unique experience of
becoming a member of a dolphin pod
while observing their natural grace
beauty
fluidity
and curiosity. Participants learn about a variety of marine mammal
topics
such as dolphin anatomy
reproductive biology
intelligence and
communication
echolocation
and conservation. Swimmers will also receive
guidelines on how to conduct themselves in the water
as well as tips on
stimulating dolphin curiosity and interactive games.