The year 2007 was declared the "Year of Dolphins" by the United Nations. The European Academy of Natural Sciences (AES) has closely monitored the experience of European states in rescuing and fostering humane treatment of these amazing animals. Therefore, it is especially gratifying that at the end of the year the European Academy of Natural Sciences (AENS) awarded the dolphinarium "Nemo" with a silver medal and a diploma of Nobel laureate Albert Schweitzer "For popularizing environmental knowledge, for caring for dolphins and for the development of dolphin therapy."
Minsk Dolphinarium "Nemo" is not only a native and cozy home for the most beloved marine animals, but also a cultural and educational center where anyone can touch the mystery of communication with the smartest and most humane animals. Among the main tasks of the dolphinarium is the popularization of knowledge about marine mammals, the promotion of environmental ideas, the development of ecological culture among the population.
The activity of the dolphinarium is of an ecological and educational nature. The performances at the dolphinarium tell about the physiology and characters of dolphins, the peculiarities of their behavior, as well as the need for careful attitude to dolphins and to all nature.
Children from orphanages, orphans, disabled children - all year round will be able to collectively visit the Minsk Dolphinarium for free.
The inescapable craving of people since childhood to understand our, without exaggeration, brothers in mind, promotes mutual spiritual and intellectual enrichment, and also has a serious therapeutic effect for people in need of help.
In our cruel world, where the problem of animal survival is becoming more acute, our project has united people who love animals, appreciate their beauty and unique abilities and selflessly popularize the ideas of nature conservation.
Our specialists and their pets have long had not only friendly, but also almost kindred relations.
In the Minsk dolphinarium "Nemo" you can learn a lot about the sea lion, Pacific dolphins and northern fur seals, at the same time, mysterious fauna.
Minsk Dolphinarium "Nemo" is one of the most modern year-round cultural and wellness centers in Europe, which combines a dolphinarium and a dolphin therapy center.
In addition, the Minsk Dolphinarium is part of the international network of cultural and recreational complexes "Nemo" in Ukraine and other countries located in Kiev, Odessa, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Berdyansk, Yerevan, Baku and Anapa. The opening of the Minsk all-year-round Dolphinarium is a long-awaited event for all guests and residents of the capital, since the variety of architectural monuments and outstanding places in Minsk has been complemented by a wonderful institution for family and youth recreation. The Minsk Dolphinarium "Nemo" surprises not only with its modern and beautiful design, but also with the best show program in Europe with the participation of Pacific dolphins, fur seals and a sea lion, who will perform the most complex and unique numbers prepared by leading experts in the field of education and training of marine mammals. At the performances in the dolphinarium, you will get acquainted with dolphins, learn a lot of interesting things about their physiology, characters and behavior features of these unique animals. You will be able to touch nature and feel how beautiful the world that surrounds us is. The Minsk Dolphinarium is home to the northern fur seals Herringbone and Alex, as well as our charming and unsurpassed Pacific dolphins - Hercules - Vita, Mika - Hugo and the sea lion cub - Nicholas. Minsk Dolphinarium "Nemo" can accommodate 700 visitors.