Want To Name A Whale?

Well, this could be your chance! Whitsundays and Whitsunday Escape in Queensland Australia want YOU to name the baby white humpback whale seen in the Whitsundays. The calf was seen swimming among a pod of humpback whales in Cid Harbour.





All you have to do is log on here to the facebook page and follow the steps before the deadline on October 26th.

Now, if this was not fun enough, the prize really seals the deal. If your name is selected, you will receive a 5 night stay onboard a 38 foot catamaran with Whitsunday Escape in the prime whale watching season. Also, the boat can fit 5 people!

Needless to say, I just entered in hopes of the baby humpback being named Dahle. Fitting isn’t it? :)

Whale Of An Experience...?

Having spent many years on the east and a fairly frequent visitor of Mystic Aquarium (located in Mystic, CT), I was intrigued when I came across this "This Whale Of An Experience" offered by the Mystic Aquarium from May to October.

It seems that you can actually get into the water and interact with the usually Arctic water based, Beluga Whale (well...3 to be exact). According to NY1, "This up close and personal experience begins when visitors don chest high waders and get 25 minutes of tactile time in the company of an experienced trainer." Trainer Kelly O'Neil says "We will let the people know when to put their hands on, take their hands off, it is extremely safe, one trainer, one whale and six people". (Forget about the people, is anyone considering the whales feelings??)





This Whale Of An Experience has three different variations of personal interaction with the white whale - "Beluga Encounter", "Whales Up Close" and "Train-A-Whale" which range in price from $49-$149.

Not feeling so excited about this...and I am sure the whales aren't either.