Today I visited Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida. At this rescue place, they rehabilitate and release injured marine animals into the wild. This place is most famous for one dolphin named Winter. Winter's tail was caught up in a crab net and she was found on a beach. The aquarium took Winter back to their facility and her tail eventually came off. Winter survived and her story of living with a prosthetic tail became famous by the movie Dolphin Tale.
I watched this movie with my best friend a few years ago and was inspired by this true story. Today I excited to see this amazing dolphin and learn more of her courageous story to survive! Here are some photos from my trip to the aquarium and some of the things used in the movie. If you saw the movie, see if you recognize things:)
For more information about Winter, and the movie check out the aquariums website!
http://www.seewinter.com/
Sign explaining the scene of Save Winter Day Festival filmed on site at the aquarium.
A show with Panama and Winter. Panama is clapping her fins for a little girl.
A sea turtle that lost one of its legs because of nets.
Winter playing in the pool with her hula hoop and ball.
Winter twirling around:)
Panama swimming in the pool.
I got to pet sting rays! It was very exciting!
Inside the Clearwater Marine Aquarium - where Winter lives.
The cast from Dolphin Tale's chairs.
Prop used in the movie
Winter's prosthetic tails used in real life and in the movie.
Prop from the movie.
Prop from the movie.
Prop from the movie.
