| About swim with dolphins in Thailand | | | | stay longer! |
| What to expect... | | | | Is it cruel? |
| Many people dream of swimming with dolphins, there | | | | Of course the debate will continue for ever, and we |
| are two ways to do this. One is to plan a wild dolphin | | | | dont want to start a heated discussion here. But in |
| expedition. This is the best way to experience | | | | an obvious way it can be said that wild animals |
| dolphins in their natural environment. It is an | | | | belong in the wild and should not be made a |
| expensive thing to plan, and there are no gaurantees | | | | spectacle of in a zoo or aquarium. |
| that you will find the dolphins there. You may have | | | | I have been to many different animal shows here in |
| to go again each day until you find them. | | | | Thailand. Elephants, Tigers, Crocodiles, and the |
| Another way to get the chance to swim with | | | | Dolphins.Nearly all of these places left me feeling |
| dolphins is at a dolphin aquarium or dolphin park. | | | | sorry for the animals involved and angry at the peopl |
| There are many sea world and aqua parks around | | | | who were profiting from their exploitation. |
| the world, USA, the Bahamas, Mexico or other busy | | | | However, at Oasis sea world the dolphins are |
| tourist locations. | | | | mainly rescued animals which have been involved in |
| In thailand there is only one Sea World, "Oasis Sea | | | | fishing or other accidents. The dolphins look happy |
| World" where this "swim with dolphins" dream can | | | | and to be enjoying the training shows and the |
| easily be turned into reality in the picturesque costal | | | | interaction with people. There have been no dolphin |
| town of Laem Sing in Chantaburi province, Eastern | | | | mortalities there other than natural causes. It is |
| Thailand. | | | | a fact that dolphins and other sea mammals in |
| The atmosphere at Oasis sea world is one of good | | | | captivity usually have a high mortality rate due to |
| spirit and family fun. The dolphins seem to really | | | | physical and emotional depression and lack of care. |
| enjoy the work at the training shows. The swimming | | | | When I see the dolphins playing and interacting with |
| sessions are 1 hour, which depending on how busy | | | | the staff and the public, it brings me a sense of joy, |
| the park is, means you can have an up close and | | | | which I have rarely felt at any other animal show. |
| personal "swimming with dolphins" experience. | | | | Theres no hiding it, the dolphins here are having a |
| The water is cloudy at Oasis Sea World, not bright | | | | whale of a time! |
| blue like you might imagine. This is not because it is | | | | Anyway. If you would like to swim with the dolphins |
| dirty, but actually there to provide a natural | | | | in Thailand here is how... |
| environment for the pink bottlenose dolphins, and for | | | | |
| the irrawaddy blue dolphins. Also the natural algae in | | | | 1) Go to |
| the water helps to provide a filter for the UV sun | | | | 2) Reserve your tickets online and arrange |
| rays which can be harmful, especially for the pink | | | | accomodation and transport on this website. |
| bottlenose dolphins | | | | 3) Confirm your booking by making payment with |
| In contrast to the more famous sea parks, such as in | | | | PAYPAL or secure online credit card. |
| america, Oasis sea world does not look as grand or | | | | 4) Wait for your eTickets and Travel |
| as well polished. But here they provide a great | | | | Accommodation vouchers. |
| opportunity to swim with the dolphins, and an easy | | | | 5) Get down to Laem Sing, Chanthaburi Thailand on |
| way to do it without having to cost the earth. | | | | the day and exchange the eTickets for the entrance |
| Perhaps after swimming with the dolphins in Thailand, | | | | to Oasis sea world for swimming with dolphins and |
| it will help you to decide whether or not to plan a | | | | the dolphins training show. |
| more adventurous swimming with wild dolphins | | | | Other Notes: |
| holiday. | | | | The restaurant at Oasis Sea World is quite good, |
| And so, all in all, swimming with dolphins in thailand is | | | | there is a good selection of Thai food and drinks. If |
| great fun, safe, and easy to arrange. If you are | | | | you would like western food, then get down to |
| already in Thailand, or you are planning a trip, then be | | | | Laem Sing Beach and find "Marine Cafe" near to Siri |
| sure to consider Oasis Sea World in your plans. Also | | | | Hotel. |
| Laem Sing Beach, and Chanthaburi are nice places to | | | | |
| visit. So have a look at the available accommodation | | | | Accommodation. |
| and consider staying one night. You might decide to | | | | |