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Dominican Republic - North Coast

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Ocean World

Ocean World is a marine park at Cofresi, just a stone's throw from the Sun Village resort. Don't expect a giant park, like SeaWorld (though price is about the same size.)

Activities include: a Sea Lion Show that's quite an amazing production; snorkeling in a Tropical Reef Aquarium, with equipment provided; rainforest exhibits and aviary; and a swim-with-dolphin program.

Facilities that offer swims with dolphins are sprouting all over, and true dolphin-lovers need to be be vigilant about the welfare of the animals. The DR's Manati Park, for instance -- in Punta Cana-- has been lambasted for years for the conditions of its dolphins. Fortunately, Ocean World seems to be taking a more enlightened approach and has built large habitats.

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*photo © Teresa Plowright

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