WHAT THEY’RE LIKE

Valentina is full of playful energy. She’s highly engaged in her environment and spends lots of time interacting with her toys. One of her favorite things to do is toss a fish and race seagulls to catch it. Bay, on the other hand, is more task-oriented, always alert and focused on the next signal from her behaviorist. Not surprisingly, they both enjoy daily rubdowns. 

WHAT THEY’RE LEARNING

Dolphins are very intelligent, and Valentina and Bay are no exception. The calves swim in the same lagoon as their mothers, sisters and other pod members and mimic behaviors they see in the older dolphins. They interact with guests in our Flukes & Flippers program, which highlights the development of our young animals, and frequently compete for attention during sessions where only one calf is required. 

WHAT THEY’RE EATING

The calves are still nursing and get much of their nutritional requirements from their mothers. They also eat a variety of fish, like herring and mullet, packed with vitamins and minerals important for their growth. Like all our animals, the calves’ diets are carefully planned by a marine nutritionist.