It’s pretty easy. Ocean World is located in Cofresi Beach, just 3 miles west from the town of Puerto Plata. If you are coming from Santiago, it’s after the Riu Hotels complex.
The Liquor Store & Sport Bar is located within Ocean World facilities, right next to the Ocean World Casino building.
Yes, Smoking is allowed in designated areas. This is for the safety and comfort of all our visitors.
We are open every day. Monday – Thursday from 11am until 3am and Friday to Sunday from 7am until 3am.
Yes, we do have slips available. The slip’s rate goes from US$0.49 x foot x day (Long Term) to US$1.66 (Daily rate)
No, but we have a 25 ton forklift to remove boats from the water but it only holds motor boats under 35 feet.
Yes, we have Puerto Plata Airport (POP) that it’s about 25 minutes from OW Marina.
Also the Santiago Airport (STI) is quite close to OW Marina, approximately 1 hour and a half drive.
12 feet low tide
Channel 16 & 68
60 feet deep
We do have Customs, Immigration and Navy within our Marina, so no need to go elsewhere for registering your entrance to the country.
Camera, bathing suit, towel, sun-block, additional money for drinks, pictures and souvenirs.
Ocean World is located in Cofresi Beach, just 3 miles west from the town of Puerto Plata.
If you are coming from Santiago, after the Riu Hotels complex
Yes, Scheduled pick-up service from hotel (s) must be arranged with our reservation department. We offer roundtrip transportation free of charge for hotels in the area of Puerto Plata. Additional US$5 surcharge for clients in hotels in Sosua and Cabarete. Additional US$10 surcharge for clients in hotels in Luperon, Rio San Juan and Playa Grande.
If the client wants to arrive or leave our premises at different time than scheduled, than the client is free to use private vehicle or Taxi.
There are several good hotels nearby. Visit the “Need a Place To Stay” section for more information.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas. This is for the safety and comfort of our guests, staff and animals.
You are free to take your own camera to take pictures and videos of the facilities. Nevertheless the use of cameras will not be allowed during interactive program.
Ocean World Adventure Park is Tuesdays to Sundays, from 8.30am to 5.30pm. We are open during holidays as well.
They are Ginglymostoma cirratum or commonly known as nurse sharks.
They can live from 40 to 50 years.
This species is not too aggressive, since they don’t need to eat too much like the rest of the sharks.
In the world there are more than 360 species of sharks.
They are more docile, they can breathe without the need of being in constant movement, and the majority of sharks can’t do this. There are approximately 17 species of sharks that can do this.
They can reach 14 feet (4.6mts.) and they can weigh 338 pounds (153 kg)
Nurse sharks are ovoviviparous, which embryos develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body until they are ready to hatch, they can have from 40 to 60 pups.
We use a type of training called Operant Conditioning which centers in reinforcing the desired conduct. We break each behavior in small steps that we call approximations and we reinforce step by step.
There are 17 different species.
We have approximately 800 species of tropical fish.
You must read the security instructions before entering the reef.
They have a varied diet, they eat fish, vitamin supplements and vegetables.
You can stay between 10 to 15 minutes at a time
No, they don’t bite, it is not permitted to touch or chase
No, for security reasons it is not permitted.
We use a type of training called Operant Conditioning which centers in reinforcing the desired conduct. We break each behavior in small steps that we call approximations and we reinforce step by step.
There are 15 Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins
We have 10 males and 5 females
They are between 7 and 35 years
Dolphins have an average lifespan of 35-40 years under human care
It is almost impossible to give an exact answer to this, but it is clear that in the wild there are predators and if they get sick they can die easier
Some are from Honduras and others from Cuba
Dolphins eat fish. We give them herring, capelin and silverside
Most animals eat between 3-7% of their bodyweight per day, dolphins eat between 19 and 26 pounds of fish per day, but this can vary due to their weight, activity level and water temperature
No, they were trained here in Ocean World
In Ocean World we have qualified staff to teach Operant Conditioning a technique which is used in animal training in all parks over the world and every person that comes to work in Ocean World has to study and pass an exam to become part of the trainer’s team.
Yes and we have a reproduction program for dolphins.
About 30-40 inches (75-100cm) and weighs about 30-50 pounds (15-25kg)
12-13 months
As soon as they are weaned, this is at 12-14 months
That depends on the behavior and the trainer, we normally train one behavior at a time and we do this in small steps called approximations. Some simple behaviors can be trained in a couple of sessions, other more complex behaviors can take months or more then a year, but in general the programs we do here can be trained in 9 months to a year.
Like all animals dolphins can bite, but also like all animals, the dolphins show precursor of aggressive behavior. As trainers we are taught to recognize the precursors of every individual animal and then redirect this aggressive energy into a positive behavior, before an aggression occurs.
As part of their training we pass dolphins by themselves or together with other animals from one lagoon to another. Also we separate them for different programs, such as the Dolphin Encounter and Dolphin Dive, which are done by one dolphin.
Because we have dolphins from different ages and sizes. Some are adults, other juveniles
Yes, we have a veterinary team, every vet with it’s specialty and with international experience in the husbandry of dolphins
This forms part of the medical behaviors that each dolphin learns. It is an important instrument in our preventive husbandry program because dehydration is very dangerous for dolphins.
No, they have rest periods during which a dolphin can “disconnect” one hemisphere of its brain, while the other hemisphere controls the vital values, such as breathing.
The zoological communities are in favor of releasing animals in their natural habitat when this is done in a responsible way and under adequate conditions. Nevertheless studies and tests have demonstrated that animals which have lived in a controlled environment during a long period have few possibilities in surviving once they are returned to the wild.
Yes, every Dolphin has his base diet.
The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin from the Caribbean grows up to 9 feet (2,7m) and weighs between 400 and 500 pounds (190-260kg).
Males are sexual mature at 10 years, females at 7 years.
No, the animals learn to work with all trainers.
They can hold their breath for 8-10 minutes
Yes.
No, within the process of Operant Conditioning “good” behaviors are rewarded and “bad” behaviors ignored. When a Dolphin does not do what was asked we give a 3-5 seconds’ neutral reaction similar to a “Time Out”.
Dolphins are very playful and part of their social play is to rake each other.
We use a technique which is called Operant Conditioning, where dired behaviors are rewarded. We split all behaviors in tiny steps called approximations and we reinforce them step by step.
Our sea lions came from Uruguay, where the locals catch sea lions for the fur trade. These animals were already colleted before we brought them here to live healthy and happy lives.
Sea lions eat mostly fish and squid. Some will eat small amounts of other things like shrimp, crustaceans, and even penguins.
Most animals, including sea lions, typically eat about 3-7% of their body weight per day. These sea lions eat between ___ and ___ pounds of fish per day right now, but that can change with activity level and weight.
Our sea lions are between ____ and ____ years old. They were born in Uruguay, so we don’t know their exact age, but can guess by when they became mature.
Southern sea lions live an average of 25 years. Like humans, and other species, some live longer and some shorter lives.
It is almost impossible to tell, as we cannot accurately study the entire wild population to find a good answer to how long they live in the wild. We do know they can live into their late twenties under human care, though.
Our females sea lions are between ____ and ____ pounds, and the males are between ____ and ____ pounds right now. They are between 6 and 9 feet long (about 2 meters).
Southern sea lion males can get as large as 700 pounds and 9 feet long; females can get 300 pounds and 7 feet long.
The easiest way to tell the difference is by their size. Adult males have longer hair on their head and neck; and there are also visible differences in their sexual organs.
Yes, many animals, including sea lions, living under human care will breed and have babies.
Southern sea lions normally breed from the end of December to the end of February each year, within two weeks of giving birth.
Sea lions have what is known as delayed implantation. They breed, but the fertilized egg does not begin to develop for 4 or 5 months. Then the gestation period is around 8 months. This means they are pregnant for a total of 12 months.
It is possible for sea lions to have more than a pup, but it is extremely rare. The sea lion female is not equipped to take care of more than one pup at a time, so when it does happen, normally only one will survive.
Sea lions use their nails for scratching.
Normally they trim their own nails with their teeth, or they break off when too long. We do not cut their nails unless there is a problem.
A sea lion’s tail is a continuation of their backbone. All pinnipeds (sea lions and seals) have a tail. Sea lions do not use their tails; however, some seals use their tails as sort of a rudder to help change direction while swimming.
The darker color of a sea lion’s healthy tooth is normal for them. Just the opposite of most animals, if a sea lion’s tooth is dead it turns yellowish white in color.
Most pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) will have pox marks on them. This is normal, like pimples or acne on human, and is related to their immune and nervous systems. Some simply have more than other.
Sea lions spend a lot of time in land and out of the water. They have been known to spend weeks on land and weeks hunting for fish in the water.
Sea lions have been known to hold their breath 8 to 10 minutes.
Studies show that sea lions do not see in the full spectrum of color, but can see shades of black and white. A sea lion’s sight is better under the water, and they are a little near sighted on land.
Sea lions have good hearing both under the water and on land.
Studies done by United States military showed that sea lions can swim up to 22 miles per hour in short bursts, and are very agile in the water.
Like all animals, sea lions have aggression. The males will fight for territory during breeding season, and there is the occasional disagreement between either sex. This is natural behavior that comes with establishing and keeping a strict social hierarchy (or dominance ladder). In addition to biting, a lot of their aggressiveness is shown through body posturing, vocalization, and pushing.
It is impossible to measure the intelligence of any species, including humans. Intelligence is dependent upon many things including environment and physiological adaptation. What we can do is measure trainability. Dolphins and sea lions are equally trainable.
The most important quality of a person who wants to be a trainer is a love for animals and the desire to understand and take care of them. Training is an art and science that has been developed over time, and is always evolving. Each trainer must learn the theory and methods of training, as well as become an expert on the behavior and physiology of the animal(s) that they wish to take care of. The amount of time this takes depends on the person as well as the animal(s). A good basis for this would be a college degree in one of the sciences, such as biology, animal science, or psychology.
That depends on the behavior being trained, the animals learning, and the trainer. We normally train one behavior at a time and train in small steps we call approximations. Simple things can be learned in a few training sessions. More complex things like a flip in the air can take up to a year or even longer to train.
We use a form of training called Operant conditioning that focuses on reinforcing desired behavior. We break each behavior down into small steps we call approximations and train one step at a time.
Because sea lions can hear very well in our voice range, we can use verbal signal
as well as hand and body motions. Some behaviors are trained with only one type of signal, others with more than one.
No. Some behaviors have similar signals, but each park has its own set of signals.
No. The animals learn to work with a variety of trainers.
We cannot tell what the animals are feeling. We have the animals work with a variety of trainers to help with any such adjustments.
It is possible that one trainer may be more reinforcing in a particular situation, or with a particular behavior, than other trainers. However, this is usually due to a reinforcement history.
No. We have done all of the training here at Ocean World.
Our animals have been in here in training for about ____ year.
Our animals are trained using both verbal signals and hand and body motions. When using verbal signals we sometimes speak in English and Spanish. It is possible for an animal to understand more than one type of signal for each behavior.
Touching (or tactile) can be a form of reinforcement for the animals, and some are
more reinforced than others by touching.
It is impossible to tell what the animal is feeling inside. All that we can do is try to interpret their behavior using our human traits and feeling. As a rule, trainers should try not to place their feelings into an animal. We have seen that some trainers may be more reinforcing than others to a particular animal at a specific time or with a specific behavior; however, this changes with circumstance.
Like all animals, sea lions do bite. However, like all animals, sea lions also show what is known as a precursor to aggressive behavior. As trainers, we learn to recognize each individual’s precursors and then redirect that aggressive energy into more positive behavior before any aggression occurs. However, we are human, and sometimes make a mistake that results in us getting aggressed upon by an animal.
Sea lions naturally spend a lot of time on land sleeping. We have four different areas here for the sea lions, each with its own pool and a good deal of dry area for them.
There is no way to tell what the animals are feeling inside. We do know that they display all of the same behaviors they would in the wild including social and mating behaviors.
The marine mammal and zoological communities are in favor of releasing animals into the wild, when done responsibly and under the right circumstances. However, studies and trials have shown that animals who live under human care for a long period of time (5 years or more) have little chance of survival if put back into their wild habitat. This is due to social structure and the desire to socialize with human, territorial concerns, loss of foraging habits, and predatory escape mechanisms.
Mantelería Blanca y servilletas en tela.
Fina cristalería y cubertería
Mesas redondas de 60 & 72 pulgadas
Mesas rectangulares en madera
Sillas acojinadas ( de requerir otro tipo de sillas la renta corre por parte del cliente)
Servicio de camareros y bartenders
1 Host Para Recibir A Los Invitados
Valet Parking Gratuito.
Personal de Seguridad
Personal de limpieza
Descuento para su grupo a Ocean World Adventure Park
Descuento para su grupo a nuestro fantástico Show Bravissimo
Descuento en los Hoteles de la zona.
Degustación de la comida seleccionada para 2 personas
Área de Ocean World Marina para sesión de fotos
2.- Los planes de bodas incluyen bebidas?
3.- En caso de requerir bebidas adicionales, puedo comprarla en el momento el día del evento?
4.- Tengo que pagar algún descorche si llevo mis propias bebidas y cuanto debo pagar?
5.- Cuál es el mínimo de personas por plan?
6.-Los paquetes incluyen decoración.
- No, pero tenemos una carpeta de suplidores, a los cuales le podemos referir.
7.- Puedo llevar mi propio decorador?
- sí, pero le invitamos a que consultes con nosotros acerca de cómo Ocean World ha celebrado las mejores fiestas temáticas de toda la isla.
8.- Cuáles son las diferentes opciones, lugares, capacidades y montaje?
Ocean World Marina pone a su disposición 7 espacios de diferentes características con capacidad para albergar hasta un máximo de 3000 personas.
|
Salones |
Mt2 |
Banquete |
Cocktail |
Teatro |
Tipo U |
Imperial |
|
Poseidón Restaurant |
160 |
120 |
250 |
100 |
40 |
40 |
|
Octopus Terrace |
280 |
200 |
500 |
100 |
N/A |
40 |
|
Marina Pool Deck |
720 |
600 |
1300 |
180 |
50 |
60 |
|
Teatro Bravíssimo |
250 |
250 |
500 |
350 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Ocean World Disco |
360 |
200 |
400 |
100 |
50 |
40 |
|
Marina Conference Room |
68 |
N/A |
40 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
|
Área de la Marina |
1250 |
400 |
1000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
9.- Cuantas horas limite tengo para celebrar mi evento?
10- Qué pasa si después de haber pagado mi deposito decido cancelar la boda o evento?
Ocean World, conservará el 30% del monto depositado.
11.- Cuál es el procedimiento para reclamar el depósito en caso de cancelación? Debe enviar una comunicación por escrita a Ocean Word explicando las razones de su cancelación.
12.- Puedo elaborar o diseñar mi propio menú?
13.- Puedo solamente rentar el lugar y llevar mi propios alimentos y bebidas?
15.- Puedo visitar las instalaciones para conocerlas antes del evento.
- sí, le ofrecemos una inspección donde le mostraremos todos los espacios de nuestras instalaciones.
16.-Cuáles son los requerimientos para reservar mi evento?
17.- Hay algún cargo por visitar los diferentes lugares antes del evento?
- NO,
18.- Cuanto tiempo tarda en recibir una respuesta, luego de haber contactado el departamento de eventos, en referencia a un evento que quiero celebrar en Ocean World.
- En 24 horas laborables, tendrá una respuesta de acuerdo a sus requerimientos.
19.- Cual es el procedimiento para garantizar un evento.
20. – Cuales son las políticas de reembolso, en caso de desastres naturales como: huracanes, incendios, inundaciones o en caso de fuerza mayor como guerras, que procede?
