When we got there, there was soooo much to see so we got some maps and checked on show times and started piecing together a gameplan for the day. As soon as we walked in I saw SHAMU the whale and had my picture taken.
We saw the flamingos - wow..they are pink! It was the first real flamingo I have ever seen. Its funny how they stand on one foot. AND......do you know why flamingos are pink? Its because they eat shrimp. REALLY- its true!! Then went to see the dophins. And we were able to actually feed and pet them.
Now I know a dolphins head and nose area is verrrrry sensitive. This is why you should pet a dolphin on the chin or side and not on the head. We could hear them talking- they make a clicking noises. They were so friendly but felt kinda slimmy. It was soooo cool. After that we saw the stingrays. I was a little chicken at first, but it was amazing! We just put our hands down in the water and held them still and they just come to the top of the water and rub against you- kinda like a cat does. There were underwater aquariums and gardens. The first show we saw was the dolphin show.
The trainers rode the dolphins and did tricks. They did flips really high out of the water. It was "off the hook"!! There were also large birds in the show. They flew over our heads and were so close they could have touched us. When that was over - we stopped at the alligator pit and manatee rescue areas. Did you know that manatee is a protected species? Its nickname is the sea cow and its closest animal relative is the elephant. Pretty neat uh? Any-way...then we went to the sea lion and otter show. There was mime pirate who made us laugh before the show. The sea lions in the show were named Clyde and Seamore. Man!!! Those guys are smart...and funny. The pirates were searching for a treasure map and the otter had it all along! It was hilarious. Next we went to see the shark tank and to eat in the Sharks underwater grill. The waitress wasn't all that nice but it was like eating under the ocean. I ordered- bet you won't guess..??...yep!..chicken tenders! They put these shark gummies on the plates- and paw-paw made us all laugh when he tried to eat one.
There were sharks swimming all around us. Oh....and there was this one tank of fish---all the fish swim backwards. Something about the current--Weird.
After that we back tracked a little to go see the penguins.
It was under ground and they looked like they were flying under water. I didn't realize there were so many different types of penguins. Then the seals....they talk by making this barking sound. It sounded like a really bad siren sound or coon dog barking.
Next was the Journey to Atlantis ride.
I thought it was going to be like the log ride but it was so different. But in a good way. It was dark and spooky. Then a BIG drop--it startled me. But all and all---it was a fun ride. Then we headed to the other side of the park to see Shamu's show called Believe.
I thought about everything as we left---trying to take it all in. We come back to the condo- (Billie took me to the pool for a swim which I always love) and we all sat at the dinner table to eat. We all talked about our day and our favorite parts. My absolute fav part of the day was getting to feed and pet the dolphins. Another busy day tomorrow so good night.
"K"
LOOKS LIKE FUN! I LOVE THE DOHPHINS!
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