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Istanbul Dolphinarium

Silharataraga 2-4, Istanbul, Turkey
As featured in Istanbul for young kids
Ranked #82 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Istanbul Dolphinarium, the largest indoor dolphinarium in Europe, puts on fun one-hour Sea-World-style shows with dolphins jumping through hoops,...... more » Owner description: Istanbul Dolphinarium, the largest indoor dolphinarium in Europe, puts on fun one-hour Sea-World-style shows with dolphins jumping through hoops, catching Frisbees and doing other charming tricks. For extra fees there are programs that allow you to swim or SCUBA dive with the dolphins. There are even individual dolphin-therapy sessions for kids. « less
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Port Hueneme, California, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I am shocked and appauled by the 'positive' comments posted here! Apparently none of you know about the horrors of captivity. Those dolphins have been stolen from the wild. They are forced to do stupid tricks for you, or they don't get fed. The smile on a dolphins face is there, even when the dolphin is dead! They have no... More

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Near Munich, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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On our Istanbul trip our son (13 years old) heard about swimming with dolphins. He was very interested, so we visited the dolphinarium. The trip with city bus (3 Lira/person) and Dolmus was also very interesting, the very friendly people in our bus told us were to get off. When we arrived there, our son got a neoprene suit and... More

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devon england
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

i went swimming with the dolphins at marmaris and had a fantastic time ,i dance with the dolphins fed them and done all sorts plus i swam on there back these dolphins are well looked after as they are in sea water althoug they are in a in large space which joins the sea but very safe espesially for children... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011
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Well, if you have never been to the Dolphinaruim then this is a good place to see and swim with the dolphins. Young children will enjoy the show and there is a possibility to have a photo with the animals. However, the place is very small and a bit expensive for what is offering. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2010
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The best experience ever! Really unforgetible! You can swim and play with three wonderful dolphins! More

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cyprus
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2010
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If you go in Istanbul, you might try to swimm with the dolphins. It's quite expencive but it worth, especially if is your first time. And is the best gift for your child. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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