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In an attempt to learn a little more about marine mammals, and increase mankind's appreciation and respect for these amazing animals, our team of marine mammal specialists has been working with, and caring for, a family of Pacific Bottlenose dolphins at the Vallarta Adventures Dolphin Center in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico since 1996.
Our dolphin center is one of the few dolphin and marine mammal educational facilities in the world with educational programs that offer people of all ages the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of marine mammals and their environment through face-to-face interaction with our family of Pacific Bottlenose dolphins.
Here is your opportunity to get to know a few of them, up close and personal.
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 Aclina [Calm One] is a 32 year old female, who weighs 370 kg. She is Nouba and Ashin's mother, and likes to have her belly rubbed.
 Amizcle [Water Lion] is 17 years old and weighs 350 kgs. He is quite the ladies' man, and works hard to maintain his position as the Alpha male.
 Aqua [Water] is a 17 year old female from La Paz, Baja California, who joined our family in 2003 and gave birth to Ukalai in 2004.
 Ashin [Small Scented Flower] is a 12 year old female. She weighs 300 kg, loves to learn new things, and is very intelligent.
 Chirris [Little One] is an 8 year old female who weighs 200 kg. Her lively spirit makes her the naughtiest dolphin at Dolphin Center 1.
 Due [Number 2] is a 10 year old male. He is Amizcle's successor as Alpha male and second in command at Dolphin Center 1.
 Kaitsa [Baby Rattle] was born to Aclina on April 11, 2004. This Huichol Indian name was given to her because she loves to jump and splash.
 Karina [Cute One] is a 12 year old female named for her distinctive under bite, appealing personality and gracefulness.
 Ketsi [Wise One] who was born to Tinda in June 2004. She is a beautiful dolphin and the pride of her mother, who gets jealous when Linco wants to play with her.
 Linco [Bright One] who was born to Shani in June 2004. Linco is fast and fun, and his best pals Ketsi, Kaitsa and Ukalai have a hard time keeping up with him.
 Nachito [Chipper] is a 8 year old male from La Paz, who joined us in 2003. He is shy around males but loves to show off for the girls.
 Nemo [Little King] who was born to Nuna in February 2005, loves to play and often participates in the Dolphin Kids program as he is one of the youngest members of the dolphin family.
 Nouba [Princess] was born to Aclina and Amizcle on May 22, 2001, and was the first Pacific Bottlenose dolphin to be born in captivity in Mexico.
 Nuna [Water Spout] is an 18 year old female. She is the undisputed matriarch that rules over the pod at Dolphin Center Two.
 Shani [Respect] is a 10 year old female. Her name was chosen for her peaceful ways, not because she likes to sing Aretha Franklin songs.
 Tinda [Flame] is a 15 year old female who weighs 300 kg and is one of Amizcle's favorite girlfriends.
 Tonalli [Destiny] was born to Nuna y Amizcle on May 13, 2005, making her the newest member of the dolphin family. Her quiet confidence makes her stand out amongst her elders.
 Ukalai [Young Woman] was born to Aqua on April 17, 2004. She is the mirror image of her mother - note the marks on her dorsal fin.
 Yashui [Precious Stone] is a 9 year old female. She is very popular with the males because she is young and beautiful.
 Ygala [Strength] is a 9 year old female with a very strong personality. She sometimes gets jealous of the other girls in the group. |
For more information about our Dolphin Adventures, visit our dolphin website at Dolphin-Aventure.com | |
