In Reply to: sickening posted by dana on Monday, 21. March 2011 at 00:23 Bali Time:
obviously of the treatment these dolphins get, they are released into the ocean and choose to come back. No sunscreen is to be worn by visitors also no sharp rings or other jewellery, buckles etc. No touching on the eyes or blowhole. After each interaction session each dolphin was anointed with a disinfectant gel so they don't catch germs from the humans.
I chose to visit these dolphin rather than the ones at Melka because I don't believe these are mistreated whereas the ones at Melka I think are. If you don't want to visit then that is your choice but without going how can you make an informed decision on there treatment? Likewise with the animals at the zoo, birdpark, safari park or any other attraction involving animals? I feel sorry for your kids that they will never see or get an opportunity to pat an animal.