What Was a Visit to One of Mexico's Banned Dolphin Shows Really Like?

What was a visit to one of Mexico's banned dolphin shows really like?

Recently, I was honoured to attend the birthday party of 5-year-old Michelle, the daughter of my friends Veronika and Manuel. When I found out the party was going to be at the Dolphinarium in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Delfiniti Ixtapa, I was thrilled. The opportunity to swim with dolphins has been on my bucket list for many years, yet I had somehow never taken the chance despite living near the location for so long. Before I discuss my experience, I s…

Victory! Mexico Passes Reform Banning Dolphin Shows and New Dolphinariums

In a significant win for aquatic animals, Mexico’s Congress unanimously approved legislation banning dolphin and marine mammal shows, along with a prohibition on establishing new dolphinariums, according to news. The measure also prohibits the “extractive exploitation” of marine mammals, allowing capture only for research related to conservation or protection, or in cases of rescue. In […] The post Victory! Mexico Passes Reform Banning Dolphin S…