Rostov-on-Don is a city where real dolphins live. The Sea of Azov closest to the city cannot boast of an abundance of flora and fauna, and therefore if you manage to meet dolphins in the wild, then it will surely be animals that accidentally fell into these waters. The real large Black Sea or Pacific three-meter cetacean bottlenose dolphins in the capital of the Southern Federal District are located in only one single place - in the Dolphinarium of Rostov-on-Don.
Why go to the dolphinarium
Dolphinarium is a place where a holiday always reigns, children's laughter and enthusiastic applause of the audience are heard. Marine mammals do funny tricks every now and then, soaring high up and splashing those who are in the front row. More recently, scientists have questioned the healing power of so-called dolphin therapy. Alas, many dolphinariums are promoting this newfangled service today as a panacea, saying that communicating with these smartest animals can cure many diseases. Trusting parents pay a lot of money in the hope that their children will recover.
Indeed, at first the patients feel relieved, but as it turned out, this is due to the fact that dolphins really give a storm of emotions. It is more emotional healing than physical. Therefore, if you have depression, stress, or you are just very tired, then it's time to go to the Rostov-on-Don Dolphinarium for a portion of unforgettable sensations and impressions during the show, which is held here all year round every day, except Mondays. You can also order an additional service and swim with dolphins, play with them, ride a fin, stroke - in a word, make friends with this “man of the sea”.
How much and where is it
The Dolphinarium of Rostov-on-Don is located in the Skazka park at 36/4 Kommunistichesky Prospekt. A good location allows you to add a visit to this place in the list of obligatory during a family walk. As for prices, they are quite affordable. In particular, 1 ticket will cost only 400 rubles, and children under 5 years of age go to the performance for free. The show itself lasts about 50 minutes, and after it everyone has the opportunity to take a photo with marine mammals. This pleasure will cost another 300 rubles.
Groups of 3 people gather here, so it is important to take care to reserve a place for yourself, your child or your loved one, and to call or come to the dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don in advance. The price depends on the day of the week that you have chosen to get acquainted with mammals: on weekdays it costs about 2500 rubles, on weekends - 3000 for 15 minutes of the game and “hugs” with a dolphin. It should be noted that not all are allowed in the pool with animals. Firstly, you need to be able to swim, and secondly, you should not have skin diseases. Finally, children under 10 years of age and pregnant women are strictly forbidden to be in the same pool with a three hundred kilogram animal.
Visitors reviews
Every day, dozens and hundreds of city dwellers and visitors come to the Skazka Dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don. Reviews and impressions are extremely positive. Families come here on purpose several times with their families to see dolphins a few meters away. Many fans of this marine animal theater advise taking seats in the first two rows in the summer, because in this case dolphins will present you with cold sprays and help you escape from the summer heat. However, if suddenly you do not like water, then the third or fourth row is what you need. Regarding visibility, it should be added that the dolphinarium has a well-thought-out scheme of spectator seats, so the sea show will be visible to absolutely anyone from any place.
Ethical component
Dolphinarium in Rostov-on-Don has all the necessary licenses and permits, which confirm a satisfactory level of animal welfare. However, it should be noted separately that the dolphinarium is captivity. In the wild, dolphins travel hundreds of kilometers, which they cannot do in tight chlorinated pools. Constant performances, dolphin therapy sessions, filter noise and human control create the conditions under which the inhabitants of the dolphinarium lose their own lives. There are cases when cetaceans committed suicide in captivity. Fortunately, there were no incidents in the Rostov Dolphinarium, however, dolphins in the pool and dolphins in the sea must be separated - these are different fates, different animals and different impressions. Therefore, perhaps, it is better to make a choice in favor of wild and free cetaceans and go out to meet them on the open sea, than to finance a sometimes cruel and at the same time profitable business.