The Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik is the leader among the water attractions of the Black Sea coast

The Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory, north of Novorossiysk, became in 1984 a place of pilgrimage for tourists. Increased interest among travelers and residents of nearby areas appeared in connection with the discovery of the dolphinarium in the city of Gelendzhik. The Dolphinarium, whose photo was placed everywhere, in newspapers and magazines, was a new word in the field of water entertainment. In the basin, several species of marine animals from different regions of Russia were collected.

Small business

The Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik was a small enterprise with state status, created on the basis of the water entertainment complex "Chernomorets". Originally in the dolphinarium, which received the name Utrishsky, there was no well-developed program of performances by maritime artists, dolphins and seals. Several bottlenose dolphins (Black Sea dolphins) showed simple numbers. But gradually the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik became more and more spectacular.

In the summer of 1992, four dolphins were brought to the Utrish Dolphinarium, who had the ability to learn fast, and most importantly, all four had a sense of interaction, and intelligent animals could synchronously execute numbers of any complexity. A month later the first performance of the four took place, and it produced a real sensation. The cohesiveness of the work of marine artists allowed to create an extensive program of two departments, and since then the auditorium of the Utrish Dolphinarium, designed for 400 seats, has always been full.

Development

The Dolphinarium expanded, new artists from other water regions of Russia appeared, these were beluga whales, seals and walruses. All the pinnipeds found work, it is known how seals and seals can juggle with balls and hoops, especially talented showed miracles of balancing act. For walruses as larger animals, whole theatrical scenes were invented, in which the clumsy, at first glance, inhabitants of the sea spaces, gracefully performed their roles. The subjects of the productions were very diverse, the walrus artists performed together with their trainers and trainers.

Today, the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik is a complex of water attractions with the participation of marine animals known all over Russia and far beyond its borders.

Maritime artists

• Afalines are Black Sea dolphins, smart animals with a friendly, sociable character.
• Seals are unmatched jugglers and balancers.
• Steller sea lions are large eared seals brought from the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk.
• Walruses - are capable of playful performances, similar to theatrical, which cause the enthusiasm of the audience.
• Sea lion - delivered directly from the Amazon delta, perfectly feeling in the dolphinarium.
• Belukha - large dolphins from the family of cetaceans, cheerful and kind animals of snow-white color, very fond of children.

The program of performances of maritime artists in the Gelendzhik Dolphinarium is constantly changing, the numbers alternate in such a way that in one presentation all participants come to the "stage". The complexity of the circus numbers is maintained by the directors at the highest possible level, but the potential of the artists, their state of health and, as an obligatory factor, the mood is taken into account. All rooms are built on the principle of rotation, that is, participants change their friend within the same exit. This technique makes the presentation diverse.

The troupe of the dolphinarium has its own prima donnas and leading artists, which the audience knows by their names. Among such participants are:

• A dolphin named Pasha is the acknowledged leader of the entire dolphin pack, having unquestioned authority among his fellow tribesmen.
• Vassa is a young female, artistic and obedient, always looking forward to her release.
• Diana - an actress with experience, has been performing for more than ten years, has played many roles with unchanged success. For her, the coach's kind word is of great importance.
• Mary - the daughter of Diana and Pasha, was born in 2007, performs with her parents, the family trio enjoys great success.
• Young walruses Bulka, Poof and Tosha - each weigh 200 kilograms. All walruses adore performances, and especially the fish that they are given for each successful exit.
• Sema is a fur seal from the Barents Sea, shy, he likes to pose in front of the camera.

Touring prospects

The Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik will soon be able to go on tour. Recently, dolphinarium specialists have completed the program of preparation for tours, which provides for the departure of marine artists along with trainers and administrators, as well as cooks and nutritionists in other cities and regions of Russia. The purpose of such trips is to acquaint the general public with the art of aquatic acrobatic performances. The mobile water circus promises to be in demand for adult and children's audiences.

And while in Gelendzhks dolphinarium there are daily performances of marine artists for the joy of numerous spectators.

Gelendzhik, Dolphinarium: address, opening hours, prices

The Dolphinarium works all year round, every day, except Monday.

The Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik is located at the address: 353460, Krasnodar Territory, Gelendzhik, Lunacharsky Street, 130.

All days, from Tuesday to Sunday, the beginning of performances: 10.00, 12.30, 15.30, 18.00 local time.

Duration of presentation is 50 minutes. Completely the program changes once a year, partial updating of the program occurs daily.

How much is the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik:

• The cost of the ticket for performances at 10.00 and 18.00 hours for adults is 600 rubles, for children under 10 years - 400 rubles.
• The cost of the ticket for performances at 12.30 and 15.30 hours for adults is 700 rubles, for children under 10 years - 450 rubles.
• The cost of one ticket for children's group excursion visits is 350 rubles.

How to get there

You can get to the dolphinarium by bus 3, 5, 7, 8, and also by shuttle taxi 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 29 to the stop "Palace of Culture" or "Gelendzhik Dolphinarium".

Dolphinarium, Gelendzhik: reviews, opinions

Several thousand visitors come here every day, who leave their comments both in the special book and in conversations with the administrators. All those who visited the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik, mark the high performing skills of dolphins and other marine animals participating in the performance. Many viewers believe that the opportunity for a children's audience to communicate with kind, talented artists who came to us from the depths of the sea - these are impressions for a lifetime.