Interesting. A few months ago, I remember having a conversation with you about animal circuses and how you would never take your son to one where wild animals are kept, abused for profit and forced to entertain the visitors. And dolphinariums are exactly that. In fact, these types of facilities are being banned in many places around the world because of the increasing pressure from animal rights groups, environmental activists, marine biologists etc. etc. There have even been cases of dolphins and orcas kept in these facilities that attempted to commit suicide by banging their heads against the walls. Marine mammals are extremely intelligent and sensitive animals and they suffer a lot when they are kept in dolphinariums. I know you are a person who likes nature so I believe you just didn´t realize what kind of business you supported by visiting this facility but maybe this friendly (really, no hate) reminder of mine will make you think about it more next time ;) Btw I also recommend that you watch some documentaries about dolphinariums, like for example Blackfish.
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I didnt say that exactly...and I remember our conversation and I remember on which post it was too.
As for your reply, I dont mind at all. I dont feel its hate in your reply, dont worry about it.
We mostly came here for the Microrezervation which is a little Delta in a natural environment. And plus, what I didnt mention is that after seeing the show and visit the Dolphinarium, me and my son actually have had a talk about this pointing that even if this was enjoyable to see and cute, this is not natural and its not the ideal. We got researching animal habitats and where the colorful parrots would live if they wouldnt be here, because my son asked what are they doing in winter.
I think I didnt do wrong taking him so he could see by himself and have the talk.
Sometimes kids must see and feel in order to get an idea about something.
I'm not saying I would go again to the Dolphinarium, but I surely would go for a stroll into the little wild reservation.
Also, I mostly wrote this post to point out what kids can get when they visit new places,especially outdoors.
There's always learning with every new experience. This time can be a moment to talk about animal abuse, for example.
But I get you. Maybe its too controversial.
Well, everyone have their ways of raising kids. I only wrote that comment because I know that you like animals and nature in general and because maybe you, just like many others, don´t realize how facilities like this one or the Sea World, or the Loro Parque on Tenerife etc. etc... how they really work. I didn´t realize either. When I was younger, I visited the Loro Parque too. So I get. It´s easy to fall for these attractions. What I have been trying since then though is to give people all the information and then let them decide for themselves. I mean if people want to see dolphins, orcas or whales, they can do that on special boat tours. They will see them in their natural environment, without harming them. Same with elephants. You want to see elephants in Thailand? Sure, go for one of those sanctuaries where they take care of elephants rescued from the riding industry, circuses, injured and orphaned elephants etc. I mean there is always a way to watch, observe and learn about animals without supporting businesses that abuse them. But of course it´s everyone´s choice which way they choose. That´s it. That´s my whole point ;)
I already mentioned I dont mind your comment at all, altough I felt a bit dissapoinment? in your "voice" or sort of...something. As far as I'm concerned, I'm glad you raised this talk because now I'm even more conscious about the topic. Your comment truly is a reminder. I didnt realize that dolphins are even more sensitive than other animals. And I cant say I know exactly how these work, maybe its even worst than I thought it is...So yes, I will check some learning materials for myself, the kind you sent me, the link.
And definitely agree seeing them in their natural environment is something else.
Awesome :)