Trainer for a day at Oltremare

A dream that lasts a day together with those who have transformed their passion into an intense and exciting work.

The Idea...
Have you always wanted to know what it feels like to be a dolphin trainer? Now you can find out... participate in the “Trainer for 1 day” program. At Oltremare, biologists and trainers are waiting for you to spend a unique and unforgettable day and to live an exciting experience in close contact with the friendly dolphins that are guests of the great Lagoon. 

The Dolphin Lagoon is the heart of Oltremare: one of the largest and most modern structures in the world, containing 9 million liters of water, divided into 5 functional environments and home to 11 specimens of bottlenose dolphins. The team of trainers, biologists and veterinarians, in addition to guaranteeing high quality standards for the “resident” animals, also makes visitors to the park aware of environmental issues through entertainment. The program is based on these concepts.

The program includes a theoretical and a practical session. During the theoretical session, our biologists and trainers illustrate elements of Biology and Natural History of Cetaceans and introduce participants to training techniques; the program continues with a “behind the scenes” visit to the technological plants for disinfection, management and water control. Before moving on to the actual practical phase, there will be a visit to the lagoon to meet the 11 “resident” bottlenose dolphins and Mary G. (the baby stork rescued by the Cetacea Foundation and temporarily a guest of the Oltremare park), which will provide an opportunity to talk about conservation and the problems linked to cetacean beaching. With boots and a perfect trainer's outfit, the practical phase begins, which includes a close encounter with the dolphins: under the expert guidance of the Lagoon's staff, it will be possible to get to know them up close!!! All “trainers for a day” are offered: parking, free access to Oltremare Park, a show at the IMAX theater, lunch, educational and technical material, a T-shirt, shorts and a backpack themed, 2 photos taken during the day, the certificate of participation. The program takes place every weekend in March and daily in the following months. Oltremare opened on March 8, 2008.

HERE IS OUR BEST OFFER:
Stay 1 night in bed and breakfast Gabbiano room + training course from €170
Minimum age required to participate in the training course 12 years
Relatives and friends cannot participate in the program as observers, reservation is required

Our advice?
Book your day as a trainer and continue your dreams in the Ulysses room at Hotel Antibes