A place |
Name |
Feature Rating |
1 | Evpatoria Dolphinarium | Modern complex with year-round operation and night shows |
2 | Theater of marine animals "Aquatoria" | Territory with UFO Museum, Aquarium, Turtle Farm, Cafe |
3 | Alushta Dolphinarium "Watercolor" | After the performance, you can dance with dolphins, swim and play ball. |
4 | Karadag Dolphinarium | Located in the reserve of the Russian Academy of Sciences |
5 | Dolphinarium Koktebel | Professional production of programs, performances from May to October |
Recently, a pilgrimage of tourists to the Crimean Territory broke all imaginable records. The mild climate of the peninsula, the bright riot of nature, the abundance of excursions and interesting objects are the key to a rich life for visitors. Traveler reviews reveal the specifics of attractions.
Dolphinariums become an obligatory point of the program of visits - adults and kids gather here in the same roof, freezing in anticipation of a miracle. In total, 11 dolphinariums operate in the Crimea. Which one to visit is a personal matter. “Quality Mark” represents the rating of the most popular objects where the shows with the participation of marine mammals take place.
Top - 5 best dolphinariums of Crimea
5 Dolphinarium Koktebel
On the map: smt. Koktebel, st. Sea, 77
Website: koktebel-delfin.com
Rating (by reviews): 4.3
Analyzing reviews of dolphinarium visitors, experts often award him with the title of the best institution in the Crimea with show programs in which marine animals participate. Every day, except Monday, there are performances with Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, white polar whales and sea lions. Pets draw, sing, dance to the music and perform acrobatic stunts.
Up to 5 years, children go to the show for free, from 5 to 11 years, a ticket costs 500 rubles, and for adults it costs 900 rubles. In addition to the presentation of the programs, trainers offer photos with mammals and swimming in their elemental home. The main advantages: during the program, the presenters broadcast interesting facts about the life of marine animals to the gym, you can swim with dolphins from 3 years accompanied by a trainer, and from 6 years old kids can swim with funny bottlenose dolphins on their own.
4 Karadag Dolphinarium
On the map: Theodosius, smt. Resort, per. Coast, 11
Website: karadag-dolphin.ru
Rating (by reviews): 4.5
This is one of the best dolphinariums of the Crimea, where bright shows with Black Sea bottlenose dolphins take place. The object was built in the Soviet era as a research station to study the communicative skills of dolphins. But with the collapse of the USSR, the military research center stopped receiving subsidies and switched to self-sufficiency. The scientific station continues its work today. Bottlenose dolphins sing, dance, do drawing and acrobatics.
The list of services of the most famous dolphinarium is limited. You do not swim with the inhabitants of the pool, but you will photograph the program for free and save on tickets, because their cost is more than democratic (400 rubles are adults, 200 rubles are for children, and children under 7 years old are free). Advantages: the building of the dolphinarium is located on the territory of the reserve zone of the Russian Academy of Sciences, scientific-experimental shows with dolphins are held here, you can order an environmental education program with a study of the Great Karadag trails.
3 Alushta Dolphinarium "Watercolor"
On the map: Alushta, st. Gorky, 7 D
Website: dolphinarium-alushta.ru
Rating (by reviews): 4.8
In Alushta, two good dolphinariums are fully functioning at once, however, Aquarel is a point of attraction for children and parents due to the wide range of services it provides. The institution has several huge bowls of clean sea water, where the bottlenose dolphins live and perform. The building is new, technically well designed.
According to visitors, after the presentation, you can take a picture with dolphins on your camera and order instant production of photos from local experts. Swimming is available with artists in the same pool. Dolphin therapy for children and adults with cerebral palsy, nervous system disorders, autism and other disorders is especially in demand. The cost of children's tickets from 400 rubles, and adults - from 900 rubles. Advantages: bright performances, photos with dolphins, swimming with cetaceans, ball games and joint dances.
2 Theater of marine animals "Aquatoria"
On the map: Yalta, Livadia, pos. Grape, Bakhchisarai highway, 17A
Website: yalta.delfinary.com
Rating (by reviews): 5.0
One of the best dolphinariums on the territory of the Crimea, represented by a complex of recreational activities at one venue (ufological exhibition, cafeteria, souvenir market, etc.). Up to 1000 people can watch the show at the same time. There are no analogs of “Aquatoria” in any city of the South of Russia. In addition to bottlenose dolphins, walruses, white whales, northern fur seals and lions take part in theatrical performances on the water. According to expert reviews, the Dolphinarium was awarded the "Ideal Theater" award.
Throughout the year, anyone can swim with dolphins in one of the pools of the indoor complex. The Swimming and Dolphin Therapy Center, which meets the strict quality standards of Russia and Europe, opened its doors to visitors. The cost of a children's ticket is from 500 rubles, an adult - from 600 rubles. The best features of "Water area": the author's technique of dolphin therapy, a variety of marine artists, free visit to the dolphinarium for his birthday, a show of love confession with dolphins.
1 Evpatoria Dolphinarium
On the map: Evpatoria, st. Kiev, 19/20
Website: dolphinevpatoria.ru
Rating (by reviews): 5.0
According to reviews of tourists, this is the best and largest dolphinarium of the Crimea, which can easily compete with world-class water arenas. Located in a modern architectural complex with large bathing bowls, equipped with the latest water filtration systems. Performances take place in a spacious hall with a sliding dome. With good weather, visitors sit under the open sky, and during bad weather, the arch closes, protecting guests from discomfort.
Dolphins, fur seals, lions and belugas take part in colorful shows. In the hall at the same time can attend up to 800 spectators. From any point of the amphitheater there is a beautiful view of the stage. Children under 4 years old go to the show for free, a children's ticket costs 600 rubles, and an adult ticket costs 1000 rubles. Pros: a variety of day and night programs, you can order a holiday with dolphins, swim with bottlenose dolphins and undergo psychological rehabilitation to recover from depression.