Is it possible to compare the brain of a dolphin and a human? Probably an incorrect question, but for those who work closely with these amazing animals, it is quite natural. In the Miami Dolphinarium, a fantastic event once happened that turned the views of many scientists upside down. A lot of interesting things happen in the dolphinarium in Nebug, a small resort town not far from Tuapse. But first things first.
Miami Case
On average, to prepare a dolphin for a professional performance, you need to spend a year, or even a year and a half of painstaking daily work. But in Miami, an event once occurred that shocked the trainers themselves, who managed to get to know their smart pets well. Several dolphins were delivered to the aquarium, which had yet to be prepared for future performances. The animals were adapted to the conditions of the dolphinarium, so they were immediately placed in the same pool with the "old men" who knew and knew everything.
Together they spent everythingone night, however, very noisy. Whistling, creaking, clicks - sounds characteristic of dolphins - did not stop for a minute. The next morning made people completely reconsider their attitude towards marine mammals, because all the beginners performed the new tricks the first time just as well as the experienced artists. Just imagine, all night they “shared” their knowledge and experience with the newly arrived brothers and taught them!
Tamers from the dolphinarium in Nebug can also tell many interesting stories. Their artists - the dolphins Petrovich, Gosha and Yasha, the fur seal Tom and the sea lioness Alice - have been living here for several years and have become the heroes of many interesting stories.
Nebug is a tourist paradise near the Black Sea
Located not far from Tuapse, Nebug becomes a place of attraction for local tourists. There are many things that attract them. For example, the most beautiful nature - 15 km of beaches, resting on coniferous forests with valuable tree species. Even in the hottest weather, the air is saturated with the most beneficial essential oils of pine needles, the smell of which mixes with the aroma of the sea.
Sights of Nebug also include a group of dolmens in the valley of the Nebug River and a cascade of waterfalls, the most important of which, Blue, is located in a beautiful shallow gorge. It is called so because the water in the lake below seems completely blue due to the bottom, covered with the same color clay.
From the history of Nebug
It begins in 1864, when fifty Cossacks got off the ship with their families and arrangedparking lot near the sea. By the time the October Revolution came, the settlement had turned into a full-fledged village, which was part of the Black Sea province. Today, it also includes the Tuapse district, Nebug is part of it and the administrative center of a rural settlement, in which up to 4 thousand people live permanently.
In fact, the history of these lands begins much earlier. Dolmens made of bronze and copper, found 13 km from Nebug, told historians about the Adyghe tribes that settled here in ancient times. To look at these historical monuments in the valley of the Nebug River, you need to join an excursion - it is difficult to get there on your own. For lovers of antiquity, dolmens are just a godsend - very impressive when you touch a thing made many thousands of years ago.
However, most tourists come to Nebug to the dolphinarium to admire the marine mammals, about which there are real legends. Who has not heard of the amazing cases when dolphins saved a person's life? True, trainers are a little disappointing - dolphins save a person not at all out of a sense of compassion. It's just that they are naturally very curious and love to play, so they try to take a closer look at something new, and along the way push a person to the surface.
Dolphinarium Aqua World in Nebug
Opened in 2003 along with the water park, which is why it was called "Dolphin". For tourists who rest in Tuapse, it is most convenient to get here, because the distance between Tuapse and Nebugonly 15 km. Most of the visitors to the dolphinarium and the water park are vacationers from Tuapse.
Very nice highlight of the institution - at the exit all visitors are offered free ice cream. It is clear that it is conditionally free, since its cost is included in the ticket price. But it's still nice to receive such a sign of attention from the administration.
Artistic composition of the troupe
Dolphinarium in Nebug is inhabited by wonderful artists, including three bottlenose dolphins. Petrovich is considered the main one in this company, his leadership is not disputed by anyone. Wayward and serious, he strictly maintains order in his territory. The pride of trainers is the dolphin Yasha, who performs the most difficult tricks. He perfectly understands this and gladly accepts those manifestations of love that he gets. Yasha, judging by the reviews, is really a universal favorite. Gosha's dolphin has a much more complex character - bright, a little quick-tempered and very extraordinary. You have to look for a special approach to him, but if you find it, then Gosha is able to work real miracles.
The Aqua World Dolphinarium in Nebug would be less interesting if only dolphins lived in it. Toma, a fur seal, mysterious and artistic, coolly dilutes the male company - judging by the reviews, visitors especially love her for some extravagance and emotionality.
The girls' team is led by the sea lion Alice, who comes from South Africa. She is an old-timer of the dolphinarium in Nebug and the mostexperienced collaborator. Unusually plastic, charming, simply beautiful. Rescues trainers in the most peak situations, because he never loses his composure. A very calm and balanced lady.
Services and prices
Children under 5 years of age can enter the show for free. For large families and combatants, the administration makes discounts when showing the relevant document. For everyone else in the Nebug Dolphinarium, the price is universal - 600 rubles. Performances are shown every day during the high season, at 11 am and 5 pm. Starting in November, when the tourist flow is noticeably reduced, daily shows are canceled and a new schedule is set, which must be confirmed immediately before the visit.
In addition to the main performance, additional paid services are offered. You can swim with the dolphins or take part in an art auction that sells paintings drawn by the dolphinarium's pets during the show. For those who win the auction, there is another bonus - boating, including with children. Dolphins are allowed to be photographed during the performance of tricks, the only thing the workers ask is that the flash be turned off when doing this.
How to get to Nebug from Tuapse and other cities?
Nebug has pretty good transport links. There are regular bus services both from the nearest villages and from Tuapse, Krasnodar, Gelendzhik. Of course, it is more convenient to go by taxi. Approximate prices for such a transfer:from Tuapse - from 760 rubles, from Gelendzhik - from 2860 rubles, from Krasnodar - from 3630 rubles. To get directly to the dolphinarium in Nebug at Novorossiyskoye shosse, 9B, you do not need to give its exact coordinates - all taxi drivers know perfectly well where it is.
Feedback on performance
Finding reviews about the Nebug Dolphinarium on the net turned out to be quite a simple matter. Every year it is visited by thousands of tourists and many of them willingly share their impressions on different sites. There are practically no negative reviews - both children and adults like the performance and wonderful pets of the dolphinarium.
