Dolphins possess the remarkable ability to echolocate, allowing them to “see” underwater without their eyes. During this interactive training exercise, our dolphin uses echolocation to discern specific shapes, by playing a matching game. It’s entirely his choice to participate; if he does, he’ll wear soft eye covers and use echolocation to find and match the designated shape At any point, he has the freedom to remove the eye covers simply by opening his mouth. This cognitive exercise is designed

How Orca Echolocation Works: 1. Clicks Emitted: Orcas produce rapid clicking sounds using an organ called the phonic lips, located near their blowhole. 2. Sound Travels: These clicks travel through water and hit objects. 3. Echo Returns: The sound reflects back to the orca. 4. Melon Focuses Sound: Orcas have a fatty structure in their forehead called the melon, which focuses the outgoing sound waves. 5. Received by Jaw: The returning echoes are received through the lower jaw, which conducts vibr

Orcas don’t just hunt with their eyes — they see with sound. Every echolocation click bounces off the salmon in front of them, and each species sends back its own unique echo. Why? Because every salmon has a different swim bladder shape and size — like an acoustic fingerprint. This means an orca can hear whether it’s Chinook, Sockeye, or Coho long before it sees it. They also use: • Depth (some species swim deeper) • Movement patterns • Body size & shape Put together, these clues help orcas choo