Dolphinarium - Sevastopol

The dolphinarium in Sevastopol is located in the Cossack Bay on the territory of the Research Center "State Oceanarium of Ukraine". Today it is one of the largest dolphinariums in Europe. It opens to viewers in early June and runs until mid-September. The performances take place daily at 11 and 14 hours, during which dolphins perform all sorts of tricks, play ball with the audience and even draw paintings, which are then sold at auction. After the presentation, everyone for an additional fee will be able to take pictures with their favorite marine animals and even swim with dolphins in specially adapted enclosures. (Price: 150 UAH in 10 minutes). According to a number of scientists, the acoustic signals of dolphins produce the effect of biological resonance, stimulate the release of endorphin hormones in humans, which improve the psycho-emotional state, the activity of the autonomic nervous system, increase the overall vitality. On the territory of the Sevastopol Dolphinarium, dolphin therapy sessions are also held - treatment of children and adults with various diseases (cerebral palsy, speech and hearing impairment, damage to the central nervous system). This course can pass even a child who does not know how to swim - he is put on arms, put in a circle and the dolphin moves around him, turning in different ways, and affects the diseased organs. In the Sevastopol Dolphinarium Artbukhta performance is very spectacular. The program of SEALs Kuzi and Seni is very diverse, a lot of humorous numbers. And the program of dolphins is mainly built on all sorts of combinations of riding coach, creates a sense of unity of dolphins and humans. Zoika's performance is heartening. In addition to her, three more dolphins participate in the program: Danya, Gavryush and Lilya. In the Sevastopol Dolphinarium, you can swim for 15 minutes in a small pool with the dolphin Zhenya, the mother of Zoika. Moreover, the price does not increase from how you decide to swim alone or with friends, and you do not need to pay for video and photography. Zhenya loves children very much, so she was given this “job”, although she could perform as well as others. Direct communication with a dolphin awakens in a person all his best qualities. To Sevastopol Dolphinarium can be reached from the Central market by minibus 10/7 with the mark "Lighthouse - 1.2".