Launches contest to name first dolphin born in this dolphinarium’s “Miracle” reproduction program

Cayman Islands, December 16th 2013 – Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman celebrated its 5th Anniversary of operations in the island with a cocktail reception on December 15. The event took place at Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman’s facility and was attended by Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA), Department of Tourism (DOT), local businesses, government staff, media and families.  During the course of the afternoon, Dolphin Discovery started their newest campaign; “Name our Baby Dolphin”, in which students across the island will have the opportunity to enter a contest to name the first Dolphin born in Grand Cayman as a result of the Group’s human breeding program.

The contest will run from December 16th to January 12th; children between the ages of 4 to 7 years old must submit a name for the Dolphin followed by a short story relevant to the name and a drawing of a Dolphin. The first prize winner will receive 1 year of swimming with dolphins for two people in any of the 13 Dolphin Discovery Group locations, among other prizes for the best stories, including a 2 night stay at the Marriott and $100CI for Grand Old House. The 5 finalists will be posted on Dolphin Discovery’s Facebook page from January 13th to the 17th where the public will vote for their favorite name. The winner will be announced on January 18th during the birthday party of the baby dolphin. Full details can be found at www.dolphindiscovery.com/babydolphin.

“More than 220,000 visitors have experienced an interactive swim at Dolphin Discover; approximately 250,000 people have seen the dolphin show and 1,200 kids have participated in the interactive educational programs at no cost as part of the social program “Dolphins and Me.” These are some of our achievements during our first 5 years in Cayman and we hope to exceed these goals in the years to come!” said Eduardo Albor, Dolphin Discovery Group CEO.

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About Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman: considered a marine paradise, this dolphinarium is located in the Western Caribbean in Grand Cayman, the country largest island pat of the British territory. Offers three different interactive programs with dolphins since 2008, sting rays interaction and turtle farm admission to all visitors.

About Dolphin Discovery Group: is a company with history, responsibility, respect and ecological consciousness, with the vision of creating a unique interactive program that let the visitors having a closer encounter with the dolphins. Today with 18 years of experience is the number one company worldwide in interactive programs with dolphins and other mammals like manatees, rays and sea lions. The company has reached new horizons in different locations in the world: Mexican Caribbean: Cancun-Isla Mujeres, Dolphin Palace, Costa Maya, Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Cozumel, Puerto Aventuras-Riviera Maya and Dolphin Playa del Carmen. Central Mexico and Pacific: Los Cabos, Six Flags Mexico and Vallarta. Caribbean Islands: Anguilla-BWI, Grand Cayman and Tortola-St. Thomas.