Six years ago (in 2009), a magnificent dolphinarium was opened in Rostov-on-Don. It is not the only one in the city, but is significantly different from its predecessors. The building, built specifically for keeping marine animals, is a unique complex that takes into account all the subtleties of keeping dolphins. The first performances of marine artists took place in a small pool, where there was little space for animals and spectators. But these inconveniences ended six months later, when the dolphinarium moved to its new modern building.
Dolphinarium "Fairy Tale" (Rostov-on-Don)
Pinnipeds and dolphins live in two huge pools, and the third is their "concert hall", where they perform in front of the audience. The auditorium is beautifully decorated, has three stands located in the shape of the letter P.
Children's park
Many visitors appreciate this dolphinarium (Rostov-on-Don). Park "Fairy Tale", in which this institution is located, was created for small extreme people. In spring and summer, life boils here, and from morning to evening, children's voices ring. This is a rope park. On the ropes here you can move from tree to tree, overcome obstacles. The park is quite spacious. Here you can have a good time with children before the start of the performance at the dolphinarium. The Fairytale Zoo and the Ice Arena are also located here.
Why do you need to visit the dolphinarium?
Throughout the year, the building maintains a constant temperature, therefore, both in the summer and in the winter, not only the inhabitants of the deep sea , but also people feel quite comfortable. Many spectators who attended the concerts are sure that not only big and small guests of the dolphinarium will enjoy it, but also “sea artists” who demonstrate complex acrobatic tricks, cleverly juggle with simple and complex objects, enjoy rolling trainers, dancing and singing to music and even become artists and paint.
How is the performance
From the beautifully designed lobby, all guests are invited to enter the spacious hall, designed for 350 spectators. They sit in three stands. The fourth side of the hall is reserved for the arena for trainers who work with animals.
To date, the dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don has four dolphins - three bottlenose dolphins and one beluga whale. The latter is not yet participating in performances, he is still studying, but he is always present in the pool. Thus, he is accustomed to the audience and loud music.
Another artist is a charming fur seal, who won the hearts of Rostovites with his tricks. This is a very cute and friendly creature who loves to kiss dolphins. He performs his part of the performance and gives way to dolphins. And they seemed to be waiting for this. It seems that all they do is not the painstaking work of the trainers, but their own initiative of the animals. It’s as if their jumping through the ring, juggling, rapid rotation - this is their way to demonstrate their joy from meeting with the audience.
Fifty minutes fly by instantly (this is how long the performance lasts). Spectators are delighted with talented artists. They like the witty presenter and well-chosen musical accompaniment.
Dolphinarium (Rostov-on-Don) - schedule and prices
On weekdays, the dolphinarium does not have a permanent schedule. If group applications do not arrive at the show, then it is not held. If there are any, the performance begins at twelve o'clock.
Therefore, it is important to clarify how the dolphinarium works on weekdays, by calling 270-68-69. By this number you can apply for group visits to the dolphinarium.
On weekends, the dolphinarium holds two performances, on Saturday and Sunday. They begin at 12.00 and 16.00 hours.
The entrance ticket costs three hundred rubles, and young spectators under five years old will be able to see the water show for free. This amount includes the performance itself and the opportunity, in agreement with the trainer, to personally communicate with the dolphin.
Reviews
Over the six years of work, the dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don has received many reviews, and all of them are enthusiastic. The audience is captivated by the work of artists, the skill of trainers. Many guests note that during the performance the whole hall sits as if bewitched. Many people like that this year there was an opportunity to swim with dolphins after the performance. This must be agreed upon in a week. On a weekday, such a service costs 2 thousand rubles, and on a weekend - 2.5 thousand. The important thing is that not a single person has said that the money was wasted. This is evidenced by the happy eyes of a child who was lucky enough to communicate with a smart and beautiful animal. The only condition is that the child must be able to swim, and he must be at least 10 years old.
Leave feedback and people who can compare the dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don with similar institutions in other cities of our country. They assure that the Rostov artists are in no way inferior to their counterparts from other regions. The only thing the audience regrets is that too little time is devoted to communicating with animals.