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Old 08-04-2009, 12:41 AM
 
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The last time I went to Sea World and saw the whale show they had a little girl go up and get to pet the whale. My question is does anyone know how that kid is picked? Are they nominated? Any help would be great, I haven't found anything on Google. Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-04-2009, 12:52 AM
 
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nobody but the trainers ever gets to touch any of the killer whales. They just get to go up and be on that thing with the trainer and it's just a random thing.
I used to think they got to touch the whale too, but my SeaWorld employee daughter set me straight. They're EXTREMELY protective of their animals, especially the killer whales, which is a good thing if you ask me.

the little kid part starts at around 16:12: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...L2393LDA&hl=en

they only do those things with their hands that makes the whales do the tricks.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:33 AM
 
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My son was actually picked to go up on stage and they do not get to pet the whales.

We were walking towards the stadium and a park employee approached us and asked if he wanted to be part of the show. It's basically a random choice by the employee.

My son had a blast!
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Old 08-04-2009, 10:12 AM
 
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I could have sworn a long time ago they got to sit on the whale with the trainer holding on to them. This would b the first year that they opened. As a kid that seemed cool, but now that I am a mom, that is risky.
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Old 08-04-2009, 10:35 AM
 
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First off thank you for the responses.


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My son was actually picked to go up on stage and they do not get to pet the whales.

We were walking towards the stadium and a park employee approached us and asked if he wanted to be part of the show. It's basically a random choice by the employee.

My son had a blast!
Well if it is random maybe I can find someone to talk to. I'm taking a little girl and all she's ever wanted is to go to that show and really deserves it. Thanks again.
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:17 PM
 
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I could have sworn a long time ago they got to sit on the whale with the trainer holding on to them. This would b the first year that they opened. As a kid that seemed cool, but now that I am a mom, that is risky.
I remember riding the elephants at the SA Zoo as a kid. Thinking back now and looking at the pictures I have of the zoo (from 30+ years ago).....it saddens me.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:31 PM
 
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I want to say that I remember back when they allowed that. We're talking the early, early 80s. I also remember when they let you ride the elephants at the circus too.

It's possible, though, that I'm imagining things about the zoo - sometimes it's hard to keep clear what you actually did as a young child and what others did or what you saw on tv.
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:24 PM
 
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i do remember the elephant rides at the zoo --- i never got to do it, my parents never let me... and i also remember that kids used to take a picture with shamu --- this was back in 87-89, when i had a season pass --- and i think i remember the kids sitting on shamu as well, with the trainer holding onto them...hmmm...
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:29 PM
 
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I can't imagine them letting kids sit on a killer whale. I mean think about the first part of their name, then look at the teeth on those suckers. They have that name for a reason
I did sit on an elephant at Busch Gardens Dark Continent in the 70's. It was a thrill for a kid, but now it seems more like animal cruelty in a way.
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:14 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I can't imagine them letting kids sit on a killer whale. I mean think about the first part of their name, then look at the teeth on those suckers. They have that name for a reason
Maybe that's the reason they stopped doing it!

Anyone else remember Orca?



Cheers! M2
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