Moscow Dolphinarium

Housed in the Palace of Water Sports, which was built for the 1980 Olympic games which were held in Moscow, the Moscow Dolphinarium was opened in 1994 and has rapidly become one of the city's favorite kids' days out.

The main pool in the Dolphinarium was constructed by drilling a well 1,300 meters deep down to an underground salt lake, which supplies the dolphin pool with water akin to the sea water the dolphins are used to in their natural environment.

The water show is performed by dolphins from the Black Sea, beluga whales, northern sea lions and South African fur seals. Some of the acts performed in the show are very difficult and complicated and involve the animals dancing, clapping their flippers, "walking" on water, catching rings, balancing balls on their noses and jumping through hoops. The dolphins are especially playful and friendly and require little training.

Performances

Performances are staged on Wednesday and Thursday at 4pm and 6pm, Friday at 12 noon, 4pm and 6pm, Saturday and Sunday at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. The Dolphinarium is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.