The media reported that in high circles the idea of building a stationary dolphinarium in Samara is being considered. Prior to this, Samara residents were able to see a delightful show of marine animals thanks to mobile installations touring in the city.
The initiator of this project was Moscow Dolphinarium. As it became known to reporters, the ordered detailed analysis made it possible to justify why the dolphinarium should be built in Samara. Among the reasons explaining the relevance of this object in this city is the combination of many traffic flows. Their presence allows specialists to put forward the most daring and optimistic forecasts. Dolphinarium in Samara promises to become popular not only with local spectators, but also with visitors from other cities: Orenburg, Ulyanovsk, etc. This project is currently under discussion.
Mobile dolphinarium - a holiday for lovers of the sea
According to reviews, for the inhabitants of the region, the sea and marine animals are some kind of exotic, which many people dream of getting to know from childhood. Therefore, touring in the city of the Moscow mobile dolphinarium is perceived by Samaritans as a dream come true.
For the last time, the townspeople had the opportunity to see a fascinating show in 2015. Then the tent of the mobile installation was installed next to the shopping center "Moscow". December 22, 2016 the mobile dolphinarium in Samara was opened at the address: South highway, 5, near the shopping center "Ambar". Citizens got the opportunity to see the performance of the traveling Moscow dolphinarium - the program "Pirates of the Caribbean". The main roles in the show presented at the Dolphinarium in Samara ("Barn") are played by a fur seal and Black Sea dolphins.
Entertainment and Family Center
Shopping center "Barn" is a modern shopping complex of the European level. According to reviews, everyone visiting the Barn shopping mall feels like part of a truly grandiose action. The authors of the reviews note that the institution has a unique European style and its own ideology, which ensures a new level of work with visitors.
Since the opening of the SEC "Barn" has been a favorite place for a huge number of visitors. His fame as a family complex spread not only in the Samara region, but also in neighboring ones. The installation of the dolphinarium at the Barn shopping and entertainment center to the marine performance undoubtedly attracts a large number of spectators.
Dolphinarium in Samara ("Barn"): mode of operation
Performances with dolphins are held in a special tent. Shows are shown daily, except Mon. and w-ka. Wednesday thu and stain. it starts at 18:00, on Saturday. and the resurrection. - at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 hours. The duration of each performance is about 45 minutes.
About ticket prices
Tickets for the show can be purchased at the box office. Ticket prices vary by location. The price is the same for children and adults: from 500 to 1000 rubles. Children under 3 years old are free, but parents must have a birth certificate with them. Cost of seats in different rows:
- in the 9th row - 400 rubles .;
- in rows 7-8 - 500 rubles .;
- in 5-6 rows - 600 rubles;
- in 4, 3, 2 rows - 700 rubles .;
- in the 1st row - 800 rubles.
Dolphinarium in Samara: reviews and recommendations
Over the entire duration of the mobile dolphinarium’s work in Samara, one could hear many different reviews, both positive and negative, about the show itself and about the conditions offered to the audience. The reviewers share not only their impressions of visiting the show, but also some recommendations.
So, potential viewers are advised to study the schedule of the dolphinarium in Samara, note that you can’t pre-book seats in the hall, tickets should be purchased in advance at the ticket office, which is open from 10 to 20. Those who want to see the show, who have free time only on weekends, need to take care of tickets in advance - at least a week before the presentation, otherwise they can not be found at the box office. Those who decide to visit the dolphinarium in Samara on weekdays can rejoice: the authors of the reviews report that tickets can be bought at the box office 1-2 weeks before the show during the week. Viewers consider the price considerable, especially it bites for those who go to the dolphinarium as part of a large family.
Children who are not yet 3 years old go to the show for free if their parents have a document, for the rest, tickets are sold at the same price as adults. Many visitors are surprised that the hall, designed to accommodate 600 guests at a time, is almost always full, despite the fact that the dolphinarium has been working in the city for quite some time.
Nuances
The authors of the reviews believe that viewers should know about some of the nuances in advance. The list of participants in the show consists of two dolphins, a white whale, a walrus and a fur seal. The time taken by the performance is 40-45 minutes. It is not too difficult to endure restless young spectators. Taking pictures during the show is allowed, but photos with animals are issued after the end of the performance and payment of 500 rubles. Tickets for the 1st row should not be bought, because the seats in it are located near the water itself and the audience during the show is completely wet.
Impressions
There are few rows in the room where the show takes place, the audience is divided, so everything is clearly visible even from the upper rows. But this applies only to adults, while children, especially small ones, parents have to keep in their arms. The show takes place within 40-45 minutes, this time includes, in addition to performances of animals, at least 15-20 minutes. auction, leading conversations and so on. For those who have never seen such animals before, the performance seems truly fabulous.
Viewers report that the performance of the white whale and dolphins consists of 2 parts, between the fur seal and walrus Walrus Lyubasha. Here you can see the game of dolphins and a whale with hoops and balls, magnificent animals jumping through hoops raised, trainers riding around the pool and much more. The performance, according to the reviews of guests who visited it, charges with an extraordinary positive. Spectators leave admiring from acquaintance with amazing inhabitants of the sea.
On the position of opponents of the project
It should be noted that not everyone in Samara welcomes the idea of building a dolphinarium in the city. Many citizens opposed the implementation of this project. Activists made a petition to the governor of the Samara region, under which about two thousand people had already signed.
Opponents of the project believe that keeping marine animals in dolphinariums is a real torment for them. In addition, as stated in the petition, dolphinariums are potentially dangerous for visitors. It is unacceptable to receive from animals that were forcibly taken out of their habitat and imprisoned, suffering from daily hours of work, possibly feeling unwell, “a charge of vivacity and a piece of happiness,” according to Samara citizens who signed the document. Such entertaining shows definitely lead to moral degradation of the audience.