Dolphinarium "Starfish", located in the village of Lazarevskoye on the Black Sea, is an excellent place for rest and relaxation. Built in 2005, it was designed taking into account the latest research on the features of comfortable living of marine mammals, as a result of which conditions were created for them that are as close to natural as possible. A wide range of services includes entertaining performances, recreational swimming in the pool with dolphins. There are beautiful aquariums and terrariums, as well as rare species of animals and plants.
Representation
In addition to dolphins, visitors can see funny fur seals, sea lions and white whales - beluga whales. White whales, dolphins and walruses will perform breathtaking stunts to incendiary music. The presentation, consisting of three parts, will tell you a lot of new and interesting about the life and habits of these representatives of marine fauna. Impressions will remain for a long time, because during the presentation, free photo and video shooting is allowed. Also for a fee you can take pictures with artists from the animal world.
Additional Information
Schedule: daily, except Tuesday. Performances begin at 11.00, 15.00, 18.30. Prices at the Starfish Dolphinarium are affordable for everyone. Entrance ticket to the session - 500 rubles. Children under 5 years old are free (without a seat). For groups of 50 people and more - 10% discount. In the cold period (from October to May), changes in the work of the dolphinarium occur.
Dolphin therapy
Dolphinarium in Lazarevsky offers a swimming service with dolphins, which is recommended for children and adults with disabilities. For each individually developed program lasting 25 minutes, taking into account the diagnosis and wishes. Such therapy is carried out by a course of ten sessions under the supervision of specialists. There are family-friendly swimming programs and short sessions lasting 10 minutes. The center is equipped for wheelchairs. Pools with sea water are heated to 24-26 degrees, which makes it possible to visit them at any time of the day. A nearby hotel is ready to offer a discount on dolphin therapy and accommodation up to 30%.
Infrastructure
Acquaintance with the inhabitants of the underwater world can drag on for a long time, so you should restore energy in the Marburger cafe, which will offer you soft drinks and delicious burgers. The oceanarium will be able to please guests with an unforgettable dive into the underwater world, which will be interesting to both children and adults. Its inhabitants are representatives of plants and animals from around the world. The terrarium corner is especially rich, where you can meet caimans, monitor lizards, chameleons and snakes. The main aquarium has a transparent tunnel, which makes it possible to assess the beauty and diversity of the underwater kingdom from the inside and create a feeling of immersion in the depths of the sea inhabited by predators.
You can get a huge number of new experiences by visiting the penguinarium where Humboldt penguins live from the shores of South America and spectacled penguins from South Africa and Namibia. The proof of comfortable conditions is that during the existence of the penguinarium there was born a penguin who pleases everyone with its cute antics. Also in the neighborhood with penguins live seals from the North Pacific Ocean. The inhabitants of the penguinarium will cheer up any guest with their playfulness, grace and beauty.
It will be memorable to get acquainted with a funny white monkey, a beautiful golden, large and majestic royal pheasant, an iridescent pheasant Svayno, peacocks, miniature Fenechs and pythons. Each animal carries a story of the origin and spread of life on Earth, along with a piece of the country from which it was brought.
Social work
Dolphinarium in Lazarevsky pays great attention to the social problems of our time and tries to contribute to helping those in need.
Every year on Victory Day over fascism, a free performance is organized for veterans of World War II, after which a festive treat is served. On Children's Day, school students and kindergarten pupils in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi have the opportunity to attend the performance for free. Open classes are held on a regular basis in schools and kindergartens, aimed at improving the cultural level of children, as well as at developing a responsible attitude to nature to preserve populations of rare animal species.
Charity
Throughout the holiday season, charity performances are held for children with disabilities and from families with a difficult financial situation. Such groups are recruited from among residents of all cities of Russia. For children with disabilities free access to the complex with the ability to swim with dolphins throughout the year.
After the armed conflict in South Ossetia in 2008, funds allocated to help affected children were transferred to a charity fund. Regular support in the form of funding for repairs is provided to elementary school - kindergarten No. 125.
Many charitable letters and letters of appreciation have accumulated for charity work in the dolphinarium administration.
Famous for the whole Russia, the Dolphinarium “Starfish” Lazarevskoye (address: Pobedy St., 153) makes a significant contribution to the development of the village, providing jobs to local residents and developing tourism infrastructure. The local budget is replenished with regular tax deductions, and high-quality submissions attract a large number of guests from other regions.
Reviews of the Starfish Dolphinarium (Lazarevskoye) indicate that this is a great place to spend leisure time with the whole family. Moreover, many visitors note the undeniable effectiveness of dolphin therapy in the fight against psycho-emotional ailments.