Hurricane Ian Preparation - Moving Dolphins

CMA has moved Rex and Rudy, our rescued rough-toothed dolphins, from the Rescue Deck into the Dolphin Complex in preparation for Hurricane Ian. The move went extremely well and we are happy to have these two better protected from the storm!

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[ligablumfelde]

Prayers for all the cma animals and staff too. 🙏🐬

[sydneyg.]

All I can think about is the fact that Winter is no longer with us and we will never see her cute little swim🥲

[charlotteredman]

I love you CMA I hope Rex and Rudolph will be safe sending my best wishes to you all at CMA. Please stay safe.🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[phoebemurer]

Rex and Rudy will probably love their temporary home

[deltal.]

please stay safe! We love you, make every dolphin safe. see ya on the safe side.

[PodStudios]

I’m so glad they are doing well. I hope the hurricane isn’t too bad over there, I heard there is going to be some flooding. Good luck, love you guys 🥰

[kevinpriest]

Wow I'm very impressed on Rex or Rudy get into there sling so well! Great job everyone! Stay safe

[sharoncarter]

Thank you for sharing. Glad you're keeping them safe. Please stay safe!

[kradambofan]

So amazing they know to put their fins in the holes then release when they get back into water. Praying for you guys!

[ryanfraser]

It's amazing how easy going they were about being moved 😎 glad they are safe

[darkwinter]

I hope Rex and Rudy will be safe.. Sending them my best prayers <3

[jennyc]

Love these boys!! Thank you for taking such good care of them! Stay safe and see ya on the other side! 💙

[ForeverWinterandHope]

I'm so happy that all the animals are safe! Stay safe, CMA! Even though the hurricane might be moving south, (My dad told me), please still be safe!! Much love being sent your way, CMA!! Love you guys!!!

[kimandcharliehoffstatter]

Sending lots of love and prayers from Colorado. Stay safe CMA!

[Dolphinity]

Hi cma! I love what you do and i hope to be a dolphin interaction specialist there in just a matter of years. (I'm 15) if one of your dolphin trainers could reply to me it would mean the world. I love learning about how you do things in hopes I'll be doing it as well. If I can have a tip on how to get there I'd appreciate it so much ❤ please give Apollo a treat for me!

[stephanieblair]

I was worried about them but also knew you'd be keeping them safe! Did you move the bottlenose dolphins out of the tank Rex and Rudy were moved into?

[atticusvilly]

It’s probably a good time to mention that dolphins do not belong in pools! 👍🏻👍🏻

[mdvail]

We just met Rudy and Rex about 2 weeks ago and had the opportunity to interact with them for a few minutes. We are glad they are safe from IAN.