Bucky

Born: Approx. 1970 (Rescued wild born dolphin)
Species: Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus)

Bucky was named after Nambucca, the place from where he was rescued in 1970. He and his mother, Sandy became stranded on an oyster bed and became badly sunburn and very dehydrated. Today Bucky is the oldest dolphin in our family, he enjoys entertaining the crowd during our Marine Discovery presentations. He is the alpha male at the park and is being transitioned into retirement. Bucky is the father of Zippy (born June 1988), Bella (born July 2005), Jet (born December 2009) and Ji (born October 2013).

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Tami

I seen Bucky on sash on TV just now. What an amazing spirit. I feel blessed to be kissed by a trooper. Xoxo thank you Greg for sharing an amazing dolphin. I work with Fuji and I am glad we have a photo booth for people to keep the memories. Sometimes it is all you have. I love my kiss picture with Bucky. Thank you for your photo. Paige Sinclair CEO..

Katherine Thompson

This was my last visit to The pet Porpoise pool 35 years ago I was 7. we used to go every year when I was little and my grandmother getting kissed by a seal was the highlight of the day. I loved feeding the fairy penguins and my dream is to one day swim with the dolphins. I would love to win passes to marine magic to experience it again with my family. What great memories Katherine, we hope to w..

Bianca

My mum and I just spend the whole weekend at Pet Porpoise Pool, we travel from Tweed to Coffs just to see Buck and Zip, we love them and can't get enough. Already driven down 3 times this year, and every time it's amazing. And we loved seeing all 5 dolphins in the pool, Bella's a sneaky little thing! We got drenched by her plenty of times hahaha. Great to hear you enjoyed yourselves - Paige S..

Megan McInnes

Hi my name is megan mcinnes my niece went to your park lasted year and ever since then my girls have not stopped talking about it how they really want to go and get a kiss from a dolphin at the moment its really hard money wise to be honest i think they miss out on alot becasue i am a single mum i really would love to surpise my 13 year olded in the photo for her brithday on dec the 14 it would be..

Jill Williams

Fantastic day, didn't expect it to be so good after being to Sea World, so up close and personal, loved it!..

Eva Hewitson

I just want to thank ther amazing Marine Team for my amazing "Trainer For A Day" experience. I also would love to bring my mum down to Dolphin Marine Magic when I come and see you in January 2017 for my work experience, as she has always dreamt of being up close and personal with some of your friendly dolphins and seals, it would be a dream come 'TRUE' for her as I want to buy her an Ultimate Dolp..

Tia Armand-Burton

Hello my name is Tia and I am now 16yrs old. I have a little sister Zara seen in the picture being kissed on the cheek. Ever since I was a little girl my mum and dad have taken us to Marine Magic usually once a year or every two years depending on mum and dads work. Mum knows it as the pet porpoise pool we love it! We have the best time and have made great memories here. I would love to share this..

Eva Glass

Hi my name is Eva. I absolutely love dolphins but haven't had the privelage of coming to your park yet. I have heard great stories from friends about your park and the great interactions they got to have with dolphins and seals. We are passing through in October and I would love to be able to come and meet your dolphins and explore your park. I have attached a pic when I met a dolphin at another p..

Simone Battisson

I was reminded today of how special swimming with Dolphins is, never shared my experience before. It was 2006, my Daughter swam with Calamity and bay Bella, she was lucky and had one on one with her. I myself swam with the majestic Bucky, (I have a tattoo of him now), best experience ever. I was also lucky enough for little Miss Pearly to jump on my head, really wasn't expecting it. The whole fami..

Kerrie Kennedy

Hi, my family and I are embarking on our first north coast holiday from Country NSW in October this year. I would love to give my girls, 2 of whom have albinism and vision impairment, the opportunity to get up close and personal with the dolphins. Thank you for allowing me to enter. Thank you for writing a note to us. Paige Sinclair CEO..

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