photos - Gulf World PCB - 7/13/06

:clap_1: You're pretty dang good at this photography thing!! Thanks!! :clap_1:

Amazing shots -

Kurt - I was looking at these with both my girls and my littlest one spontaneously applauded and my oldest REALLY wants to go - as in NOW!!!

Congrats on capturing some fantastic shots!

I love the very last shot, how the dolphin is turned and looking directly at you in the camera! Wow.

Amazing shots -

Kurt - I was looking at these with both my girls and my littlest one spontaneously applauded and my oldest REALLY wants to go - as in NOW!!!

Congrats on capturing some fantastic shots!

Thanks! The pro diving show and the dolphin show are exciting. Kids also love the sea lion act.

http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com/navigate.htm

Gulf World Marine Park serves as the area coordinator for the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Over the years, our stranding team has come to the aid for hundreds of marine animals. Most animals that beach themselves do so as a last resort. They are usually suffering from an injury or illness that impairs their ability to endure daily challenges. By the time they reach the shore most animals are in critical condition. This leads to a low but increasing survival rate. Gulf World is a long-term rehabilitation facility for dolphins and small whales. We also provide temporary housing and care for sea turtles. Despite the odds, we have been successful in many of our rehabilitation efforts. With every standing we respond to, we are that much closer to understanding marine animals and their environment.

Brings back warm memories of when we had friends down with their little daughter...we all loved the experience...great photos Kurt :clap_1:

Thanks! The pro diving show and the dolphin show are exciting. Kids also love the sea lion act.

http://www.gulfworldmarinepark.com/navigate.htm

Gulf World Marine Park serves as the area coordinator for the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Over the years, our stranding team has come to the aid for hundreds of marine animals. Most animals that beach themselves do so as a last resort. They are usually suffering from an injury or illness that impairs their ability to endure daily challenges. By the time they reach the shore most animals are in critical condition. This leads to a low but increasing survival rate. Gulf World is a long-term rehabilitation facility for dolphins and small whales. We also provide temporary housing and care for sea turtles. Despite the odds, we have been successful in many of our rehabilitation efforts. With every standing we respond to, we are that much closer to understanding marine animals and their environment.

Kurt, I did not know this about you. You have my deepest respect and admiration for your efforts. It is always so disturbing to me when these wonderful creatures beach themselves, but I do understand that it is usually because of an illness or injury. It's just sad though. Would love to talk to you about this sometime--it's very interesting to me. Hats off to you and Gulf World. :clap_1:

:clap_1: Great photo's!! That's why you the MAN!

Impressive photos. You have an amazing way with the lens!

Great pictures, Kurt! :clap_1:

Amazing shots -

Kurt - I was looking at these with both my girls and my littlest one spontaneously applauded and my oldest REALLY wants to go - as in NOW!!!

Congrats on capturing some fantastic shots!

both of your girls will love it and so will YOU. I recommend a full day there... we've gone twice now and loved it both times. great shows, fish, sea turtles, sea lions, dolphin, penguins, smallish sharks, hermit crabs, sting rays, gators, parrots and other exotic birds including flamingoes, and so on. All educational and just plain funn. catch all the shows, even though some are kind of cheesy - the kids love them all just the same...

Great pictures, as always!

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: Kurt rocks!!

Love those pics.

Yes, great photos. We went with our girls about 2 summers ago and they went swimming with the dolphins at Gulf World PCB. Both went in the water and "played" with the dolphins and of the girls went on a swim with the dolphin. It's expensive (close to $100 I think) but it was a once in a lifetime event for the kids and they loved it. We all enjoyed the show, as well as the bird show (the bird show is very funny).

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Great pictures. Love the last one. How did you get that dolphin to look right at you anyway?

both of your girls will love it and so will YOU. I recommend a full day there... we've gone twice now and loved it both times. great shows, fish, sea turtles, sea lions, dolphin, penguins, smallish sharks, hermit crabs, sting rays, gators, parrots and other exotic birds including flamingoes, and so on. All educational and just plain funn. catch all the shows, even though some are kind of cheesy - the kids love them all just the same...

I bet Spidey had a blast!! :clap_1:

Yes, great photos. We went with our girls about 2 summers ago and they went swimming with the dolphins at Gulf World PCB. Both went in the water and "played" with the dolphins and of the girls went on a swim with the dolphin. It's expensive (close to $100 I think) but it was a once in a lifetime event for the kids and they loved it. We all enjoyed the show, as well as the bird show (the bird show is very funny).

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OH, Paula, what an experience for the girls!!! would love to let spidey do this when he's a bit bigger

It certainly is one of their big childhood memories. Our younger one decided not to swim with the dolphin but rather patted him and played with him a bit. But our older one loved swimming with the dolphin. So, I think it makes sense to wait until Spidey is old enough before spending that kind of money for a swim with the dolphin! The trainers were so nice and kind to the dolphins and kids. they really seemed to enjoy their jobs. Spidey would love the bird show if he hasn't seen it yet.