Dolphins and pregnancy

I have been doing a lot of thinking about pregnancy recently.  (NO I do not have a little one on the way).   It struck me about how at Dolphincoveja.com we do not want pregnant women to swim with the dolphins and I wanted to know more.   Here is what I have found.

Using echolocation, dolphins might be able to detect a pregnant woman's developing fetus, some experts say. Dolphins emit sounds in their environment and listen to the echoes that return — a process that helps them identify the shapes and locations of objects. Doctors use a similar technique to image a developing human baby. Both involve ultrasound — high-pitched pulses of sound above the range of human hearing. "I think it's extremely plausible [dolphins] would be able to detect a fetus," said Lori Marino, a neuroscientist at Emory University in Atlanta who studies cetacean intelligence. However, "you'd have to really do a well-controlled study to make a definitive statement," she cautioned.

So this goes to show you that maybe you could be pregnant and a Dolphin will tell you.   My suggestion is this.  When you come to Dolphin Cove Jamaica and the Dolphins are very excited to see you then you may just need to do a test.  Till then   Happy days.

Dolphin Therapy fact or fiction

I read a lot of articles about Dolphin therapy and I wonder to myself is it fact or fiction.   The answer is I don't know.  I do believe that animals of all types benefit humans to a far greater extent than we can ever know.   I think about how many times I just reach out and pet the dog for no other reason than I want to.  How I look forward to my dog greeting me when I get home from work.  I think about how I feel when she is not well or has hurt herself.   I know that I feel better with her around.  I also know that when I work with and interact with the dolphins I also feel a sense of pleasure and relief.  I feel some of my stresses going away and a sense of calmness.  I guess it is considered a sense of therapy however I am unsure if it has a lasting effect.   I also take into account why little children and pregnant women should not interact with the Dolphins.  I know that the dolphin senses when they are near and their instincts take over and want to interact with them.   I can assure you that this is not in a bad way but the risks are too great.    So is Dolphin therapy real?  I am not sure.   But I do know that anything that makes you feel this great can't be bad for you.   Here is a link to a very good article that I have found.  You can decide for yourself.  Comments?  

You the guest

We at Dolphin Cove attract a lot of visitors.  We depend on you so that we can look after our animals and facilities.  From time to time we get some complaints and we also get some very good compliments.  We depend on this to learn and grow.   Some of the comments we get range from the ground should be paved to there are too many fish in the water.   Some are great like I would love to do a Shark Trek can you offer it?   What I am saying is that we depend on you to make us better.   From pointing out things like a stained life Jacket to suggesting ways we can improve.   I implore everyone to go to tripadvisor and tell us your honest opinion.   Some things we can't change but those that we can we will do our best.   Love from all of us at Dolphin Cove.

Dolphin Cove, more than Dolphins

Dolphin Cove is more than just Dolphins,  yes they are the stars however there is much more to do / see than the Dolphins.  We have Nurse sharks,  these sharks are from jamaican waters and with each encounter you will learn about them / their habits, and what they like.  We have stingrays where you get to snorkel / and pet / cuddle with these beautiful yet deadly creatures. (We clip their barbs so there is no need to fear)  We have tons of other wild life from parrots, love birds, finches, to Iguanas, and snakes.  We take the time to educate you about the various bugs we have around here such as the bat moth to the banana spider.   We have ducks, wild chickens, a beautiful beach and of course our glass bottom kayaks. Do not forget the mini power boat rides to explore the area.   Dolphin Cove is a place to spend the entire day.   All of our locations are slightly different.  Did you know that Negril has Camels?   Come for the day and check us out.

Sea Keeper for a day.

Have you ever dreamed of working with dolphins, sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the sea?

This rare opportunity is here at “Dolphin Cove at Treasure Reef”, where professionally experienced animal trainers will start your day by taking you behind the scenes of the secret lives of dolphins. Assist in food preparation, intimate feeding and behavior interaction with dolphins, sharks and stingrays whilst being educated with hands on training techniques used by the professionals.

In the dolphin training session, you will experience the power and grace of one of the world most intellectual creatures. “Keeper of the Seas” gives you the dual satisfaction of fun learning, while enjoying an adventure as you experience dolphins in a totally new way.

You will have the opportunity to learn about other sea creatures and the training techniques of shark and stingrays. Have pictures taken to prove your bravery.

You wil feed, play, and learn to train our Dolphins in a one on one setting.  There is NO experience like it.

Customer feedback

We at Dolphin Cove feel that Customer feedback and appreciation is very important.   Each time we see a good review we are reminded that we are on the right track but each time we see a bad review it also reminds us that there is always room for improvement.  Some people feel that the customer is number one.  I am sorry to tell you that in our business they are number two.  Our animals are number one.  We have on staff two doctors at all times.  We have many trainers on staff at any time and many care givers.  These people spend all day with the respective animals from the lizards to the dolphins.  They feed them, look after them and above all enjoy them.  Part of there job is to teach you the client about them and let you interact with them in a very special way.  This way we all benefit.  Hats off to the staff at Dolphin Cove.  

Customer satisfaction.

Part of what I do here is review the comments people have about our experience and I also deal with some guests that are on site that might need some extra attention.  Today I met a group of people whose guide dropped them off a bit early.  I took this opportunity to show them around as well as to talk with them.  They were very nice and were genuinely interested in Jamaica and Dolphin Cove.   It was funny some of the questions they asked were not the ones I thought they would be.   They wanted to know about life in Jamaica and what it is like to work at Dolphin Cove.   I said its not like Disney where staff are forced to be a way that they may not be.  I said that people are people and we are a big family and act that way.   We talk laugh and sometimes argue.   Overall we treat our guests the way we would expect to be treated.  NO not the way you get treated when you go home to your parents where you help yourself.  More like a cousin or aunt.  Where they offer to assist and show you things.   They were happy and so was I.  When I was done showing them around.  They thanked me for the service.   I in turn had to say no thank you... You showed me that I am truly blessed to work at a place that feels like home and to have people like you to share it with.  

Why Dolphin Cove?

Why do people come to visit us at Dolphin Cove,    There are many answers to that but the simplest is because we have something to offer everyone.   From the second you get through the doors there is something to do.   Pet a bunny, pet a bird, hold a snake, a lizard, kiss a dolphin, swim with the stingrays, hold a shark.  The list goes on.   To be honest though.  Once of my favourite things to do is to sit by the bar with a cold water / soda / beer you name it and watch the people interacting.   This is like a child at their birthday party.  The sheer joy people have its worth all the effort.

Dolphin Cove Jamaica

People ask why did you do it?  What gave us the idea?  What is the key to success? What makes us special?  Simple answer to all these is family and friends.   It was a dream and a wish that came to be due to hard work of family and friends.   Dolphin Cove is a great example of what a family can do.  This is still very much a family business.  The members of our family has grown but we are still just that.  Everyone here is important,  from the person that looks after the pet rabbits, our bearer, our trainers, and staff to the people in the offices that keep behind the scenes.  Everyone has their role from Mr Burrowes and Mrs Burrowes to me who tries to keep you informed.   Dolphin Cove Jamaica may be the number one attraction in Jamaica but we are also a family.   If your looking for time to spend with your family in a wholesome way why not give us a try.   www.dolphincoveja.com