Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums

HARRIS POLL: FAVORITE AQUARIUM EXHIBIT ANIMAL, DOLPHIN INTERACTIVES

The Dolphin Is America’s Sweetheart!
Harris Poll Reveals America’s Favorite Aquarium Animal

Dolphins are America’s darlings. According to the results of a new public opinion poll announced today, a full 40 percent of U.S. adults named dolphins as their favorite aquarium animal.

Dolphins are especially popular among women, while men showed a preference for sharks.

‘I Dream Of Dolphins’
New Poll Reveals Majority Of American Adults Would Be Interested In Swimming With Dolphins

Americans are enchanted with dolphins, and a just-released opinion poll shows that 81 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 34 would be interested in swimming with dolphins in a safe, legal and permitted environment at a marine life park, aquarium or zoo. The poll was released by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and conducted by Harris Interactive®.

“Meeting these animals one-on-one is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many people,” says Marilee Menard, executive director of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, a 45-member international professional association.

Tips For Choosing Your Dream Encounter With A Dolphin

Everyone has a vision of their “dream dolphin encounter,” and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums offers the following tips to help you choose the interactive program that’s best for your family.

Marine Mammal Poll

This PowerPoint presentation shows the methodology and results of the poll conducted by Harris Interactive.

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