Черноморское побережье Краснодарского края, 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 opening of the dolphinarium in the city of Gelendzhik. The Dolphinarium, a photo of which 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
Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik was a small business withstate status created on the basis of the water entertainment complex "Chernomorets". Initially, the dolphinarium, which was named Utrishsky, did not have a well-developed program of performances by marine artists, dolphins and seals. Several bottle-nosed dolphins (Black Sea dolphins) showed simple numbers. But gradually the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik became more and more spectacular.
In the summer of 1992, the Utrish Dolphinarium was deliveredFour dolphins who had the ability to learn quickly, and most importantly, all four had a sense of interaction, and intelligent animals could simultaneously perform numbers of any complexity. A month later, the first four performances took place, and it caused a real sensation. The coherence of the work of marine artists allowed us to create an extensive program of two departments, and since then the auditorium of the Utrish Dolphinarium, with 400 seats, has always been full.
Development
Dolphinarium expanded, new artists appearedfrom other water regions of Russia, they were belugas, fur seals and walruses. All pinnipeds found work, it is known how seals and seals know how to juggle with balls and hoops, especially talented showed balancing legends. For walruses, as larger animals, entire theatrical scenes were thought out, in which the clumsy, at first glance, inhabitants of the sea expanses, gracefully played their roles. Plots of performances were very diverse, walrus artists performed together with their trainers and trainers.
Today, the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik is a complex of aquatic amusements with the participation of marine animals known all over Russia and far beyond its borders.
Marine artists
- Bottlenose dolphins are Black Sea dolphins, savvy animals with a friendly sociable character.
- Seals are unsurpassed jugglers and equilibrists.
- Sivuchi are large eared seals brought from the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk.
- Walruses are capable of gaming productions similar to theatrical ones, which arouse the delight of the audience.
- Sea lion - delivered straight from the Amazon delta, feeling great in the conditions of the dolphinarium.
- White whales - large dolphins from the cetacean family, funny and kind animals of snow-white coloring, love children very much.
The program of performances of marine artists inThe Gelendzhik Dolphinariums are constantly changing, the numbers alternate so that in one view all the participants come to the “stage”. The complexity of the circus numbers is maintained by the directors at the highest possible level, but it takes into account the potential of the artists, their well-being and, as an obligatory factor, their mood. All rooms are built on the principle of rotation, that is, participants follow each other in one exit. This technique makes the performance varied.
The Dolphinarium troupe has its own prima donnas and leading artists that the audience knows by name. Among such participants:
- The dolphin named Pasha is the recognized leader of the whole flock of dolphins, who has indisputable authority among his fellow tribesmen.
- Vassa is a young female, artistic and obedient, always looking forward to her coming out.
- Diana - an actress with experience, has been performing for more than ten years, has played many roles with unchanging success. For her, the affectionate word of the trainer is of great importance.
- Mary - the daughter of Diana and Pasha, was born in 2007, performs with her parents, the family trio is a huge success.
- Young walruses Bunka, Poof and Tosh - each weighs 200 kilograms. All walrus adore the show, and especially the fish that they are given for each successful exit.
- Sema is a fur seal from the Barents Sea, shy, he loves to pose in front of the camera.
Touring perspectives
Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik will soon be able to goin touring tour. Recently, the dolphinarium specialists completed a training program for touring trips, which provides for the departure of marine artists, along with trainers and administrators, as well as chefs and nutritionists to other cities and regions of Russia. The purpose of such trips is to introduce the general public to the art of aquatic acrobatic performances. The mobile water circus promises to be sought after by an adult and children's audience.
In the meantime, in Gelendzhiksy dolphinariums held daily performances of marine artists to the delight of numerous spectators.
Gelendzhik, Dolphinarium: address, hours of operation, prices
Dolphinarium is open all year round, every day except Monday.
The Dolphinarium in Gelendzhik is located at the address: 353460, Krasnodar Region, Gelendzhik, Lunacharsky Street, 130.
On all days, from Tuesday to Sunday, the beginning of the performances: 10.00, 12.30, 15.30, 18.00 local time.
The duration of the presentation is 50 minutes. The program changes completely once a year; a partial update of the program takes place daily.
How much is a dolphinarium in Gelendzhik:
- The cost of a ticket for performances at 10.00 and 18.00 hours for adults is 600 rubles, for children up to 10 years old - 400 rubles.
- The cost of a ticket for performances at 12:30 and 3:30 pm for adults is 700 rubles, for children up to 10 years old - 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 route 3, 5, 7, 8, as well as by route taxi 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22, 29 to the stop “Palace of Culture” or “Gelendzhik Dolphinarium”.
Dolphinarium, gelendzhik: reviews, opinions
Several thousand come here every dayvisitors who leave their reviews in a special book, and in conversations with administrators. All those who visited the dolphinarium in Gelendzhik, note the high performing skills of dolphins and other marine animals participating in the show. Many viewers believe that for a child’s audience the opportunity to communicate with good, talented artists who came to us from the depths of the sea is a lifetime experience.
