[WaitPatientlyOnTheLord]

Ok, so I don't patronize aquariums or zoos anymore (at least for now, I'm open to places that are true rescues at some point in the future but that requires so much careful evaluation and I've gone in the past after doing research and been bothered to see that it's just a gimmick... I'm just abstaining for now.) But i want my daughter to see and appreciate wild animals. We're going to Virginia in the first week of July. Last time i was there I saw dolphins from the shore!! I was thinking of taking my daughter on a dolphin watching tour. The description of the tour sounds really respectful of animals. But it is run the aquarium (it doesn't look like you have to buy aquarium tickets to do it, just boat tickets) the website says this "A portion of all ticket sales support Virginia Aquarium conservation initiatives, including the rescue and rehabilitation efforts of the Stranding Response Team." Obviously conservation awesome, as is standing response, but do you think it also supports the aquarium? Also, what do you think of the "ocean collections sea adventures"? https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/learn/sea-adventures