Discovery Cove

On our way out of The Grand Reef area we stopped to see a handler with a Tawny Frogmouth, a bird that looked a lot like an owl (our first thought when seeing it). After chatting with the handler, we learned some of the different physical features of the two species, but it was also easy to see why we were so confused. We also headed down to the area that was home to Serenity Bay, the Wind-Away River, and the Freshwater Oasis. Here we saw a trio of otters playing and fighting each other. This is an area that I wish we had explored further, as I believe we missed an opportunity to see lots of additional animals, but frankly we were just too cold after being in the water in these low temps most of the day. Again, an opportunity for our next visit, if and hopefully when we get the opportunity to do so again!

Our last stop before heading out was at the gift shop. Although we didn't buy anything today, there were a few things that caught our eye. Jayden found a t-shirt (with a hammerhead shark on it and the caption "Nailed It") while I found an amazing sea turtle sculpture and some wood/glass combo pieces that I really liked. Unfortunately, not in my budget (and probably never will be) this time.

I think that Samantha, Jayden, and I all agree that we would like to enjoy this experience again. We would love to be able to add the shark swim experience to our next visit, as well as explore the Wind-Away River area further. I can say that we all loved our time with Capricorn, and we all would come back and do it all over again!

Discovery Cove
		We also some some more rays swimming around the Shark Encounter area of the Grand Reef...




		We saw this Tawny Frogmouth bird while leaving the Grand Reef area of the park.
		While exploring the Freshwater Oasis area of the park we saw these three otters play fighting...



		I loved this sea turtle sculpture that was for sale in the gift shop, but it was a little out of my price range!
		There was a bunch of cool glass melted over wooden pieces for sale as well. I really liked this one.
		They also had some cool t-shirts for sale in the gift shop, including this "Nailed it" one...
		...and this "Bananatee"...
		...as well as the "I'm the Turtle Package" shirt...
		...and finally the "More to Love" shirt.
		While leaving the park we spotted this really cool Australian Tree Fern.
		A few shots of the Wind-Away River, the parks lazy river...

Discovery Cove

We also some some more rays swimming around the Shark Encounter area of the Grand Reef...

We saw this Tawny Frogmouth bird while leaving the Grand Reef area of the park.

While exploring the Freshwater Oasis area of the park we saw these three otters play fighting...

I loved this sea turtle sculpture that was for sale in the gift shop, but it was a little out of my price range!

There was a bunch of cool glass melted over wooden pieces for sale as well. I really liked this one.

They also had some cool t-shirts for sale in the gift shop, including this "Nailed it" one...

...and this "Bananatee"...

...as well as the "I'm the Turtle Package" shirt...

...and finally the "More to Love" shirt.

While leaving the park we spotted this really cool Australian Tree Fern.

A few shots of the Wind-Away River, the parks lazy river...