Business View Caribbean | September 2019

41 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN SEPTEMBER 2019 DOLPHIN COVE JAMA I CA ourselves. They get medical checks and have regular blood tests. And we’re heavily monitored by the National Environment Agency in Jamaica to make sure our standards are maintained.” In the event of a storm, the dolphins are always taken into swimming pools on higher ground, where the trainers stay with them. But Burrowes is certain that if they did leave their area, they would come back. “They’re like your dog, they are accustomed to being fed; they’re not looking for work. They’re quite happy to be fed three or four times a day. They’re not going anywhere.” With recent acquisitions, including Dolphin Connection in the Florida Keys, Aquarium Mar del Plata in Argentina, Aquafelix and Acquajoss in Italy, and Marineland Florida in Saint Augustine, parent company Dolphin Discovery Group continues its expansion, taking its vision to structures that become part of the big family, not only in the field of entertainment, but also encompassing care for the environment, the welfare of marine species, and sustainability. And, of course, making certain that the guest experience in these marine mammal habitats and the parks is unique and unforgettable. “Every time you come to a Dolphin Cove park you always see something new,” says Burrowes. “At Ocho Rios, we have put in a swimming pool; great food areas – snack bars, restaurants. We are continually upgrading our parks. We never stop. We want to bring more people here because swimming with a dolphin is an experience of a lifetime. It’s a memory you will never forget. And we want everyone to know that our dolphins are loved and taken care of. They love to interact with people. They are very friendly and lovable animals. And they are always smiling – and free. ESTABLISHED 1975 RELIABILITY STARTS HERE Giving you peace of mind, so you can have peace at sea. www.yamahajamaica.com | (876) 927.8700 | (876) 619-0986 YamahaJamaica @yamajaengines 35 LADY MUSGRAVE ROAD, KINGSTON 5, JAMAICA, W.I. Proudly serving Jamaica for over 40 years. Your one stop shop for everything you will ever need on the ocean.