Dolphins, Stingrays, Sharks, Parrots, Rabbits, lovebirds, Iguanas oh my

Dolphin Cove Jamaica calls home to many different animals.   We have Dolphins, Stingrays, Sharks, Parrots, Rabbits, lovebirds, Iguanas and more.   So many animals in-fact that we have had to get our own in house vet to ensure the proper health and safety of them all.   We have separate teams that look after their every need.   You see at Dolphin Cove Jamaica we love all forms of life.  So much so that we do not even allow our trees to be cut.  Yes we do trim them however never cut them.   If you want to see for yourself why not come and visit us soon.   We are open 7 days a week all year long.   Come make your vacation a memory to last a lifetime.

Plan on popping the question?

Good day my friends.  Today I will talk to you about proposing.  I have been witness to at least a few proposals since my time here.  In fact if you check us out in trip advisor you will see quite a few postings about being proposed to here.    What could be better than a beautiful setting with a life changing experience followed by a proposal from the one you love.    Dolphin Cove Jamaica has been home to a couple of weddings as well.   If you are interested in doing some form of special event I suggest contacting us via our web form and letting us know about your plans.  We will see how we can assist you.  

Remember if you are having a once in a life time experience you might as well go big.    Think of the stories you can tell.  


Till next time.   Remember Dolphin Cove Jamaica is a experience for a day, memories to last a lifetime.  

What is a starfish?

Last night my daughter was playing with my shell collection and came across a starfish,  she asked me about it and as a result I had to do some research.   This is what I found.

1.  Starfish belongs to a large group of marine animals called echinoderms

2. Starfish have NO brains or Blood.

3.  If you cut off a limb of a starfish it will grow back.

4.  Starfish can live for unto 40 years (but have no brain or blood)

5.  Starfish can reproduce asexually. (but have no brains or blood)

6.  Starfish can weigh unto 11 lbs.  (but have no brains or blood)

As you can see the blood and brains part bugs me.  It appears as though the blood part is taken care of by using sea water.  The brain part well I guess it is kind of like a plant then... Any way have a great day.  

Look daddy a Shark

Did you know that Dolphin Cove is home to sharks?   We are committed the the preservation of these beautiful misunderstood creatures.    In doing so we have some nurse sharks that we have here that we enjoy teaching you our guests about.   So here is a couple of interesting things you may not have known about the nurse shark.

Did you know that they get there name not because the nurse but because they make a sucking noise when they are looking for food?

Did you know that they can live up to 35 years of age?

Did you know that most fish including most sharks must keep moving in order to breath but not the nurse shark.  They have figured out that if they position themselves against the flow of the water they can remain motionless and still breath.

Interesting don't you think?  

So Dolphin Cove is more than Dolphins,  its a entire adventure and a learning one at that.   Come to Dolphin Cove Jamaica for the day to make memories of a lifetime.

A couple of little known facts about dolphins

Because we all love to learn and want to know more about our friends of the sea here are a couple of little known facts about dolphins.   I hope you appreciate them as much as I do.   Please be sure to like us on Facebook and twitter.  You may also wish to check us out on pintrest as well as instagram.   We are here to serve so please check us out.   Also be sure to leave us comments or questions.

 A dolphin’s forelimbs which are known as ‘pectoral flippers’. The forelimbs or ‘arms’ of a dolphin are the same anatomically as a terrestrial mammals legs. But the bones which make up the forelimbs in dolphins have been shortened and made more rigid by supporting connective tissue. These pectoral flippers allow the dolphins regulate their speed and turn.

Not all dolphin species possess a dorsal fin. The dorsal fin of a dolphin, which is located on the back, acts like a keel when the animal swims. This gives the dolphin directional control and stability within the water column. Northern rightwhale dolphins and the southern rightwhale dolphins however lack dorsal fins.

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Care for some milk?

One of the things I get to do is ask a lot of questions.  Today I asked how does a Dolphin nurse her young.   The answer might surprise you.

After a baby is born it must go to the surface of the water to take its first breath.   The mother or midwife (yes midwife) pushes the baby to the surface and it is able to get its first breath.   Newborn dolphins nurse at the surface and the young dolphin nurses while the mother floats on her side so that the baby can breath while nursing.   It is not till it is older that the baby can suckle underwater.   The mammary glands are in paired slits on either side of the reproductive opening.   The mothers muscles push the milk through the nipples into the mouth of the young dolphin.