Senior Gamecocks and roommates Rodney Paulk and Travian Robertson had a unique experience at SeaWorld today as part of their Capital One Bowl trip.
The duo had a chance to feed some of the park's dolphins and demonstrate tricks with them. A handler helped show them how to feed them and how to do a variety of cues for their tricks. They got several laughs out of the dolphins' noises and antics and at one point had to dart backwards quickly when their new aquatic friends sent a few surprise splashes their way.
Paulk, who has already graduated from Carolina and holds a degree in Marine Science, described the moment as "remarkable". Paulk has always had a keen interest in animals and hopes to become a herpetologist (a type of scientist/zoologist who studies amphibians and reptiles) after his football career. Robertson was blown away by how smart the animals are.
Doing a cue to which the dolphins respond with squeaking noises and "laughing"
You can see even more photos of Rodney and Travian with the dolphins here on our Facebook page and check out the video highlights below:
Stay tuned tomorrow for more coverage of the Gamecocks' trip to the Capital One Bowl!
The duo had a chance to feed some of the park's dolphins and demonstrate tricks with them. A handler helped show them how to feed them and how to do a variety of cues for their tricks. They got several laughs out of the dolphins' noises and antics and at one point had to dart backwards quickly when their new aquatic friends sent a few surprise splashes their way.
Paulk, who has already graduated from Carolina and holds a degree in Marine Science, described the moment as "remarkable". Paulk has always had a keen interest in animals and hopes to become a herpetologist (a type of scientist/zoologist who studies amphibians and reptiles) after his football career. Robertson was blown away by how smart the animals are.
Doing a cue to which the dolphins respond with squeaking noises and "laughing"
You can see even more photos of Rodney and Travian with the dolphins here on our Facebook page and check out the video highlights below:
Stay tuned tomorrow for more coverage of the Gamecocks' trip to the Capital One Bowl!
I was behind them on Manta and they all screamed like little girls.
I saw that coaster and I don't blame 'em! I would have been screaming too!