If day 1 in Coffs Harbour was not enough, day 2 was packed full of fun! We made a long awaited visit to the Pet Porpoise Pool. The kids had been looking forward to the dolphins for quite some time. What they did not know, was that they were going to get to actually swim with them! We surprised the big two with a junior dolphin encounter where they got to get in the water with two other kids and a trainer for their very own dolphin fun. The weather was great but the water was still very cold. So our first stop of the day was at the dive shop to pick up wetsuits for the kids. Then it was off to the pool. We had seal and dolphin kisses and then a great show with the animals. After that, it was time to swim!
The dolphin experience was great for the kids and very educational. The place we went to has all rescue animals and they did a great job educating the kids about the animals as well as about the environment and how our actions are affecting sea life. One of the two dolphins the kids swam with was a new mom. I was very impressed with the staff and how they handled the situation. It was her first time back swimming with kids and they made sure she was comfortable away from her new dolphin. When her baby started crying, Calamity took off to the other pool to be with him. I was glad that the staff allowed her to call the shots and did not force her to be with the kids. It really showed how this place cares more for the animals than for their tourism business.
Getting ready to get in the water
Getting to know Calamity
Kisses from Bella
Splashing around with Bella
All done... What a blast!
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