Shamu - The killer whale

(photo from the web)

Shamu, the killer whale is shiny black with white patches near eyes and snow white ventral body. It is the most gorgeous sea creature I have ever seen.

There is a facility called ‘dine with Shamu’; now don’t assume Shamu will be the guest of honor at your table. It is a poolside restaurant along with shamu’s habitat, so one can watch shamu leisurely drifting in water, when it is not performing. The night show, starts just after sunset, with Shamu and two more killer whales. Shamu arrives on stage, somersaulting in and out of water, swirling, twirling, soaring high above water, presenting all high flying thrills.

With amazing speed goes along the edge of pool splashing water on spectators close by, in a similar fashion as dolphins did in afternoon. Shamu show is an augmentation to the dolphin show. The colorful light focusing on water and reflecting on shamu at night, the background orchestra and giant screens made the show even more spectacular. It was like watching a live show and at the same time watching the broadcast too. The stadium for about five thousand spectators was packed to capacity.

Watch shamu right below the white screen and the live telecast on two large screens on either side.
Few more highlights of the show: the trainer galloping on the back of Shamu at lightning fast speed. Next Shamu dragging a trainer hooked to its tail. The energy and speed of Shamu is mind blowing, and same can be said about trainers as well. A trainer dives deep along with Shamu and the very next moment …

(photo from the web)

WOW!!, both emerge out of water with trainer in the air, standing right on the face, to be exact on the mouth of whale, lest it opens the mouth, the trainer will land up inside Shamu somersaulting.I find it awesome and at the same time torture to Shamu.

This is about thirty minutes extravagant Shamu special show during Christmas holidays. The regular 'Believe' show is during the daytime.

There are dolphin and whale watching cruise in the Pacific Ocean, like a jungle safari. Maybe someday, get a chance to relive the sea world experience in the wild too.

Having visited so many tourist attractions here; each is worth time and money spent. The legs start aching, reluctant to move any further, feel dead tired by evening but the exhibits, shows and rides all seem endless. One day is never enough to cover all. So now most places of interest have introduced fun pass which is valid year round. It is always pleasure to discover something new on each return visit and refresh old memories.