Dolphin born at Ocean Adventure
ON AUG. 7 at around 12:55 p.m., one of Ocean Adventure’s resident dolphins, 14-year-old Hali, gave birth to the park’s newest resident.
A little over four feet in length and weighing around 15-20 kg, the dolphin calf gave Ocean Adventure another reason to celebrate on its 15th anniversary.
“We’re very happy for Hali and her calf and we will continue to provide the best care and attention to them.
This is a very exciting event for Ocean Adventure as we usher in the 15th anniversary celebrations” said Arthur Tai, CEO of Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc.
The veterinary and animal care team of Ocean Adventure is keeping a very careful watch over the progress of the dolphin calf through round-the-clock monitoring.
After passing the critical first 30 days of its life, Ocean Adventure considers the good health of the calf as a testament to the welfare and the kind of care the dolphins receive in their facility.
Dr. Leo Jonathan Suarez, director of veterinary services said that “Hali is a very good mother and she is doing a wonderful job in taking care of her baby.
The next challenge for us is to help the calf get through its first year of life. We have to ensure that both Hali and her baby continue to be healthy.”
The water park asked the public to help name the baby dolphin, with voting ongoing through www.Facebook.com/OceanAdventureSubicBay until Nov. 7. For details on the anniversary celebration, visit www.OceanAdventure.com.ph.
