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{{Short description|Theme park in Orlando, Florida}} |
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'''Discovery Cove''' is a |
'''Discovery Cove''' is a [[theme park]] owned and operated by [[United Parks & Resorts]], and located in [[Orlando, Florida]]. It is the sister park of [[SeaWorld Orlando]] and [[Aquatica (water parks)|Aquatica Orlando]]. Visitors to the park can interact with a range of marine animals including [[bottlenose dolphins]]. |
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== Dolphin swim == |
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== Attractions == |
== Attractions == |
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| ⚫ | The main experience at Discovery Cove is swimming with a dolphin, where visitors can "talk, touch, play and swim" with bottlenose dolphins.<ref name="Baltimore Sun">{{cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/go2-ver3-dcexperience,0,1260236.story |title=The Discovery Cove Experience |work=The Baltimore Sun |date=2011-03-23 |access-date=2013-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018094432/http://www.baltimoresun.com/topic/go2-ver3-dcexperience,0,1260236.story |archive-date=2012-10-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Discovery Cove contains a coral reef, where guests can swim with thousands of tropical fish, Sting Rays up to 4 feet across and an underwater shark and tigerfish tank located behind protective glass. |
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The park contains a free-flight aviary, which contains over 250 tropical birds including parrots, toucans, and over 30 other species of exotic birds.<ref name="Baltimore Sun"/> The heated Tropical River runs through the aviary and circles the park, allowing guests to float past an assortment of the Discovery |
The park contains a free-flight aviary, which contains over 250 tropical birds including parrots, toucans, and over 30 other species of exotic birds.<ref name="Baltimore Sun"/> The heated Tropical River runs through the aviary and circles the park, allowing guests to float past an assortment of the Discovery Cove's beaches, waterfalls, and rainforest landscape. The Tropical River runs into the park's freshwater resort pool.<ref name="Discovery Cove">{{cite web|url=http://www.discoverycove.com/ |title=Explore Discovery Cove - Swim with Dolphins, Snorkeling in Florida |publisher=Discoverycove.com |date=2012-12-21 |access-date=2013-02-02}}</ref> |
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In June 2011, the park expanded with the opening of The Grand Reef. This reef was needed due to the original reef having a persistent salt water leak, which affected the ground water, and replaced the original reef with Freshwater Oasis.<ref name=Garcia></ref> The Grand Reef features a white-sand beach, palm-lined island and underwater grottos filled with [[moray eels]], [[reef sharks]] and scores of other tropical fish. Activities range from snorkeling with [[eagle rays]] to crossing a rope bridge over a shark-filled lagoon.<ref name=Garcia>{{cite news |first=Jason |last=Garcia |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-discovery-cove-busch-gardens-rides20101013,0,3348255.story |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104185235/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-discovery-cove-busch-gardens-rides20101013,0,3348255.story |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-04 |title=SeaWorld unveils new reef for Discovery Cove, new coaster for Busch Gardens |publisher=Orlando Sentinel |date=2010-10-13 |access-date=2013-02-02 }}</ref> |
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In summer 2012, the park introduced the Freshwater Oasis. The area features water filled trails covered by a rainforest canopy that contains a viewing glass window featuring an exhibit for [[Asian small-clawed otter]]s and an island in the center of the pool known as Primate Island containing [[White-headed marmoset]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Freshwater Oasis now open at Discovery Cove – Swim and wade among otters and marmosets|date=30 June 2012 |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/freshwater-oasis-now-open-at-discovery-cove-swim-and-wade-among-otters-and-marmosets/|publisher=Attractions Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Cove: Step into new Freshwater Oasis|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-discovery-cove-marmosets-otters-at-freshwater-oasis-20120712-story.html|publisher=Attractions Magazine}}</ref> |
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== Admission == |
== Admission == |
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Three different admission options are offered by the park, including the dolphin-swim, non-dolphin-swim and "Trainer for a Day" packages. The park also sells multi-park tickets that include admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa.<ref>{{cite web | title=Packages & Pricing | website=Discovery Cove Orlando | url=https://discoverycove.com/orlando/pricing/ | access-date=August 23, 2024}}</ref> Reservations for Discovery Cove are required and a maximum of 1600 guests can be present in the park at any one time.<ref name="Discovery Cove"/> Discounts are often available for Florida Residents.<ref>{{cite news |
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| author =<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |
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| title = Discovery Cove Discounts |
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| url = https://magicallydigital.com/discoverycove/ |
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==Incidents== |
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In 2008, a [[bottlenose dolphin]] named Sharky (a.k.a. Natasha) at Discovery Cove died after colliding with another dolphin during aerial movement signaled by park staff. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dolphin dies after collision during Sea World trick - CNN.com |url=https://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/28/dolphin.death/? |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=www.cnn.com}}</ref> The cause of death was listed as traumatic cervical vertebral fracture.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-16 |title=Discovery Cove – Ceta-Base |url=https://www.cetabase.org/inventory/discovery-cove/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> A park representative said it was an "unfortunate, random incident," and that the other dolphin survived and was being watched by veterinarians.<ref name=":0" /> In response, animal rights group [[PETA]] released a statement saying it is not uncommon for [[Dolphinarium|captive dolphins]] to die decades short of natural life expectancy as Sharky did, and that tragedies are "inevitable when these animals are required to perform tricks that are as unnatural to them as they are inhumane."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=PETA |date=2008-04-29 |title=Dolphin Dies at Sea World's Discovery Cove |url=https://www.peta.org/blog/dolphin-dies-sea-worlds-discovery-cove/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=PETA |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Image:Discovery Cove Deepwater.JPG|An artificial saltwater pool containing many types of [[stingray|rays]] and fish for guests to swim among. |
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image:DisccoveDolphin.jpg|The Dolphin Pool |
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In 2009, a 59-year-old tourist suffered fatal injuries at Discovery Cove when he cut his toe on some coral as he was swimming with fish. The victim was a [[Haemophilia|hemophiliac]] who was diagnosed with organ failure and septic shock after the initial injury. Doctors amputated both of the man's legs in an attempt to prevent blood-borne infections. Despite these efforts, the man perished from group B streptococcal septicaemia, which caused multi-organ failure.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Deaths at SeaWorld [2024] |url=https://www.becauseyouwanttowin.com/deaths-at-seaworld/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Monge & Associates Injury And Accident Attorneys |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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image:DisccoveLagoon.jpg|The Ray Lagoon |
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image:DisccoveRiver.jpg|The ''Tropical River'' |
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In 2024, a 13-year-old park guest died after being found unresponsive in a pool and transported to a hospital in critical condition. The medical examiner listed the cause of death as accidental drowning. The police said the investigation is active and ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLetter |first=Emily |title=13-year-old girl dies after drowning in pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida: Police |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/31/discovery-cove-pool-drowning-girl-dies/73919168007/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brito |first=Christopher |date=2024-05-31 |title=13-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/discovery-cove-death-orlando-anna-beaumont/ |access-date=2024-06-22 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Less than two months later, a second park guest was found unresponsive in a pool shortly before 10:00 a.m. and was taken to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. The victim was a 51-year-old-man who was pronounced deceased later that same day.<ref name=":1" /> |
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File:Guaruba guarouba -Discovery Cove-6.jpg|[[Golden conure]], one of the many exotic birds in the aviary |
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Image:Aratinga_solstitialis_-Discovery_Cove_-Florida-8a.jpg|[[Sun conure]] being hand fed |
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==References== |
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* [https://magicallydigital.com/discoverycove/ Discovery Cove Photo Gallery] |
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| Location | Orlando, Florida, United States |
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| Coordinates | 28°24′19.50″N 81°27′42″W / 28.4054167°N 81.46167°W |
| Opened | July 1, 2000 |
| Owner | United Parks & Resorts |
| Operated by | United Parks & Resorts |
| Website | www |
Discovery Cove is a theme park owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts, and located in Orlando, Florida. It is the sister park of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando. Visitors to the park can interact with a range of marine animals including bottlenose dolphins.
Attractions
[edit]The main experience at Discovery Cove is swimming with a dolphin, where visitors can "talk, touch, play and swim" with bottlenose dolphins.[1]
The park contains a free-flight aviary, which contains over 250 tropical birds including parrots, toucans, and over 30 other species of exotic birds.[1] The heated Tropical River runs through the aviary and circles the park, allowing guests to float past an assortment of the Discovery Cove's beaches, waterfalls, and rainforest landscape. The Tropical River runs into the park's freshwater resort pool.[2]
In June 2011, the park expanded with the opening of The Grand Reef. This reef was needed due to the original reef having a persistent salt water leak, which affected the ground water, and replaced the original reef with Freshwater Oasis.[3] The Grand Reef features a white-sand beach, palm-lined island and underwater grottos filled with moray eels, reef sharks and scores of other tropical fish. Activities range from snorkeling with eagle rays to crossing a rope bridge over a shark-filled lagoon.[3]
In summer 2012, the park introduced the Freshwater Oasis. The area features water filled trails covered by a rainforest canopy that contains a viewing glass window featuring an exhibit for Asian small-clawed otters and an island in the center of the pool known as Primate Island containing White-headed marmosets.[4][5]
Admission
[edit]Three different admission options are offered by the park, including the dolphin-swim, non-dolphin-swim and "Trainer for a Day" packages. The park also sells multi-park tickets that include admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa.[6] Reservations for Discovery Cove are required and a maximum of 1600 guests can be present in the park at any one time.[2] Discounts are often available for Florida Residents.[7]
Incidents
[edit]In 2008, a bottlenose dolphin named Sharky (a.k.a. Natasha) at Discovery Cove died after colliding with another dolphin during aerial movement signaled by park staff. [8] The cause of death was listed as traumatic cervical vertebral fracture.[9] A park representative said it was an "unfortunate, random incident," and that the other dolphin survived and was being watched by veterinarians.[8] In response, animal rights group PETA released a statement saying it is not uncommon for captive dolphins to die decades short of natural life expectancy as Sharky did, and that tragedies are "inevitable when these animals are required to perform tricks that are as unnatural to them as they are inhumane."[10]
In 2009, a 59-year-old tourist suffered fatal injuries at Discovery Cove when he cut his toe on some coral as he was swimming with fish. The victim was a hemophiliac who was diagnosed with organ failure and septic shock after the initial injury. Doctors amputated both of the man's legs in an attempt to prevent blood-borne infections. Despite these efforts, the man perished from group B streptococcal septicaemia, which caused multi-organ failure.[11]
In 2024, a 13-year-old park guest died after being found unresponsive in a pool and transported to a hospital in critical condition. The medical examiner listed the cause of death as accidental drowning. The police said the investigation is active and ongoing.[12][13] Less than two months later, a second park guest was found unresponsive in a pool shortly before 10:00 a.m. and was taken to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. The victim was a 51-year-old-man who was pronounced deceased later that same day.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Discovery Cove Experience". The Baltimore Sun. 2011-03-23. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ^ a b "Explore Discovery Cove - Swim with Dolphins, Snorkeling in Florida". Discoverycove.com. 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ^ a b Garcia, Jason (2010-10-13). "SeaWorld unveils new reef for Discovery Cove, new coaster for Busch Gardens". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ^ "Freshwater Oasis now open at Discovery Cove – Swim and wade among otters and marmosets". Attractions Magazine. 30 June 2012.
- ^ "Discovery Cove: Step into new Freshwater Oasis". Attractions Magazine.
- ^ "Packages & Pricing". Discovery Cove Orlando. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Discovery Cove Discounts". Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- ^ a b "Dolphin dies after collision during Sea World trick - CNN.com". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Discovery Cove – Ceta-Base". 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Staff, PETA (2008-04-29). "Dolphin Dies at Sea World's Discovery Cove". PETA. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ a b "Deaths at SeaWorld [2024]". Monge & Associates Injury And Accident Attorneys. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ DeLetter, Emily. "13-year-old girl dies after drowning in pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida: Police". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Brito, Christopher (2024-05-31). "13-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove pool in Orlando - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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