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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Jules begins her journey to encounter Marine pets!
Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Flying through the warm salty sea, gliding effortlessly, twirling playfully in the surf, these little sea turtles are the darling of the depths!

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@ Marine: Jelly Fish

White Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Marine: Jelly Fish
Bobbing and floating in the ocean's currents, watch carefully to stay away from the flowing tentacles!

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@ Marine: Star Fish Twins
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Jules?” asked Guaca. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Jules.

Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
Both DAISY and Jules loved the scenery at the next stop, and they both enjoyed introducing themselves to their new friend, who had been waiting to meet them!
Marine: Sea Horse
If I just hang on lightly, I can catch those little tidbits floating on by. I blend right into the sea grasses, no one will suspect a thing!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Jules and Aki agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Jules and Aki exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Waddling in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, dressed up in their best black tie, the little penguins keep a sharp eye out on the waves, you never know when you'll have a surprise visitor!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Jules!” said Killion. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Jules good-naturedly took charge of Killion's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This he donned and then Jules helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Who's going in first? I know, we'll get Mikey to! Mikey'll try anything! Go Mikey! Let us know how cold the surf is!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
Jules and Molly had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
I'll be your wingman! Two good lookin' guys on the prowl searching for that perfect lady! Watching the shoreline, hoping to find the perfect mate!

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@ Marine: Mallard and duckling
Juice was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Jules?” it queried sleepily.
Jules pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
Marine: Mallard and duckling
Optical illusions! The duck weed gives the impression we're swimming on solid ground, but be careful, it's all water out here! Wade in and see!

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@ Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
“Great to see you again, 震震!” cried Jules. “I don't think we've met since we bumped into each other in Canada this time last year. This is quite a different excursion, isn't it?”
"It is, indeed!" declared 震震.
Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Gonna soak up the sun! Grab your kayak and paddle slowly, or you'll miss me basking on the lilies growing in the stagnant waters! Get too close and watch me plop and swim quickly!

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@ Marine: Sea Otter Floating
"It's turned a bit hot, Jules. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said snuggle.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Jules.
Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Is there anything cuter than an otter floating on the gentle sea waves? Maybe two!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Ducks
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Sir Fluffle Bottom?" exclaimed Jules.
Sir Fluffle Bottom looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Skimming along the glassy water surface the ducks bob under the surface nibbling on plants and marine life.

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@ Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
"It's turned a bit hot, Jules. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Snuggles.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Jules.
Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Romping around on land, one look into my cute button eyes, and I will be your favorite mammal of all time!

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@ Marine: Crocodile
Shadow was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Jules?” she queried sleepily.
Jules pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
Marine: Crocodile
Barely cracking the glossy surface, my stealth mode is millions of years in the making! Some say I'm still left from the dinosaurs, but we both know that I'm just perfect and never needed to change!

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@ Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Seattle groaned, clutching her stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Seattle," sympathised Jules. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Delicious shrimps! Just under the surface, tasty little crustaceans, and for their gratitude for nibbling them, they've turned me pink!

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@ Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Just hanging out, standing on the cliff, waiting to glide on the currents!

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@ Marine: Fiddler Crab
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Flip Flop Flap said, offering Jules a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Flip Flop Flap!" said Jules. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“How do you do?” said Jules to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Nightlight chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Jules and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
The longest journey starts with one step! But this journey is not only long, but watch how fast I go! That shadow overhead just was the incentive I needed to kick it into high gear!

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@ Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
“Oh hello, Jules!” cried Dreamer. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Jules.
Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Basking away in the sun all day is the perfect day for me! Some say it's April 25th but I'll stick to all days with sun!

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@ Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," blade said, offering Jules a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, blade!" said Jules. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Stars may shine above you, but don't forget to explore the tidepools at your feet! There's one now, slowly creeping along with all five legs!

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@ Marine: Egret on the Shore
“Shall we take a selfie?” Jules asked Fidelis as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Jules?” asked Mischief. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Jules.

Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
Oh yeah, you're jealous! Look at this treasure I found while swimming along, I'm using it in my next nest!

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@ Marine: Lionfish
Jake was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Jules?” he queried sleepily.
Jules pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
Marine: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Jules and wiggles got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
Katrice studied the itinerary thoughtfully for some time. “There's a lion-tailed macaque and a lion-headed goldfish,” she remarked. “Do you think there's a lion-tummied creature that we'll meet?”
Jules snorted. "That's you, judging by how you're packing away that popcorn, Katrice!"
Marine: Yellow Fish
Do you see the bubbles? I don't see the bubbles! Who moved the bubbles? Check the seaweed! I need my bubbles!

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@ Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
“Ooh, that’s a scary looking creature!” whispered Lulu. “It’s bigger than me! I’ll stay here and wait for you to come back.”
“C’mon, Lulu, it’ll be fine—it’s not so very big; it's a trick of perspective, and anyway, it’s looking forward to meeting us!” said Jules.
Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Do you see the resemblance? I don't! I am hairless. Seriously, I just don't see that I look like a lion. Maybe it's my R-O-A-R? Scary, isn't it?

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@ Marine: Sea Squirts
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Jules. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
fiffy shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Jules. How remiss of them!” Seeing Jules’s ears beginning to droop, fiffy added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
Marine: Sea Squirts
Translucent in color, these colorful creatures anchor themselves to the roots and rocks in the warm waters in the Indian River. Just don't startle them, they don't respond well!

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@ Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Twiggy said, offering Jules a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Twiggy!" said Jules. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Frolicking close to shore, these incredibly smart dolphins entertain by just the sheer joy of leaping in the surf!

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@ Marine: Puffin
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Jules. "Each month features one of the critters we've met on our mini-safari! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour."
"Sounds a great idea!" agreed Ugie. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
Marine: Puffin
Taking off from the water's surface, puffins are sometimes confused with penguins, which, they consider a compliment!

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@ Marine: Little White Fish
Jules has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As she exits the experience, she receives a wonderful gift!
Frosted Azure Waterfall
The pristine waters fall freely, yet the last frost of the season delicately coats the top of each tier, adding an otherworldly glow as the sun refracts off them.

Marine: Little White Fish
Slippery fish, slippery fish! Swimming in the waters!
Jules has enjoyed meeting "Marine" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!