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Page 1 of 3 First Public Dolphin Program in Honduras Announced
ROATAN, BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS—Sixteen years ago, Anthony’s Key Resort pioneered Honduras’ only research and educational dolphin program, the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS). Today, the resort is making another milestone, developing a second center for visitors to interact with dolphins and learn about Honduras’ fragile ecosystem.
The new facility, which has been under construction just over a year, is slated to open in October, 2006. Four of the dolphins born in captivity at RIMS will relocate to Fins and Flippers, located on about three acres on the south side of Roatan near Coxen Hole Harbor. This will be the first public dolphin facility of its kind in Honduras, and the only one in Central America, allowing the public and cruise ship travelers to learn and mingle with dolphins and observe other native species such as reptiles.
Large pontoon boats will transport cruise travelers to the nearby center. Upon arrival, small groups (no more than six) will wade in waist-deep water with the dolphins while a trained handler shares educational information, and encourages physical contact and photographs. Guests will spend about 25 minutes with the animals.
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