Where to go with a child in Adler? Aquapark "Amphibius". Dolphinarium "Aquatoria". Adler Park of Culture and Leisure

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Home holidays are becoming more and more popular, especially for couples with children. And the distance to the resort is closer, and you can relax no worse than on trips abroad. The city of Sochi is very popular among Russian travelers. In this article, we will just talk about this resort, or rather, about one of its microdistricts. First of all, we will be interested in the answer to the question of where to go with a child in Adler.

A little about the location

Adler is a microdistrict of Sochi, which is located 24 km from the center. This place can be called a full-fledged resort recreation area, because this is the southernmost and warmest part of Russia. Do not forget that Sochi has been very popular among tourists since the beginning of the 20th century. This is quite due to the fact that the swimming season here begins atMay and ends in November. The time from December to April is considered winter, but, by the standards of the Russian climate, it can be called a very warm spring. As for pastime, there are many entertainments in Adler. There will be something to do for both adults and children. Adler among other resorts has a number of serious advantages:

• beautiful beaches;
• clear sea;
• a huge number of hotels that provide a wide range of services at very reasonable prices;
• accessibility - the city can be easily reached by train or plane from almost any part of Russia;
• the resort itself also offers a wide variety of public transport to reach even the most remote places;
• Adler has a huge number of attractions, as well as various places of recreation, from cafes to water parks.

For tourists, Adler is open all year round, although, of course, in the summer the influx of guests is highest. So, where is the best place to go in the resort if you come with a child?

Amphibius Water Park

It is located on the territory of the Vesna Hotel, almost in the very center of Adler. The only negative is that the water park is located in the open air, so it works only in the warm season, that is, from June to October. The area of the entertainment center is two hectares, there are 16 attractions for all ages. Especially for the little ones, there is a children's pool equipped with low water slides.

In addition, the Amphibius water park is equipped with three 15-meter pipesKamikaze, the 100-meter curved Giant slide, the Laguna slide, which features unexpected twists and turns, and two 120 cm deep pools and three regular ones.

The infrastructure of the water park is rather big, it includes a food court, a recreation area with sun umbrellas and sun loungers, a lot of tents with ice cream and soft drinks. Here, children can relax and have a snack.

You can get into the water park by purchasing a ticket. They are of two types: for children - for those who are from 3 to 7 years old, and for adults. The cost of an adult ticket in the daytime will be 1200 rubles, a child ticket will cost half as much. In the evening (from 19.00 to 22.30) an adult will cost 800 rubles and a child 400. Please note that a child ticket does not give the right to ride slides for adults.

Entrance to the water park is allowed for all vacationers, but a discount is provided for guests of the Vesna Hotel.

Dolphinarium "Aquatoria"

This place is very popular among tourists. Every day, various circus performances are held here, in which marine inhabitants participate. Among them are sea lions, bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, walruses, and white whales. The show is about 40-50 minutes long and is a lot of fun for little viewers.

Children especially like a pair of belugas that make a variety of loud sounds. In addition, these beautiful creatures work real miracles, for example, they can paint a real picture with paints. And after the end of the show, those who wish can purchase these drawings onspecial auction. In addition, you can take a picture with all the inhabitants of the water area.

Dolphinarium "Aquatoria" has existed for almost twenty years, it was opened in 1998. The performance hall is divided into nine sectors and can accommodate up to a thousand people. The arena for the performance is a huge pool, six meters deep and twenty meters long.

The dolphinarium works around the clock, the day off is only one day - Monday. Children under the age of five can enter free of charge with an adult.

Oceanarium

And where else to go with a child in Adler? An aquarium would be a great option. Sochi Discovery World is the largest in Russia. This grandiose center opened in December 2009. The area of the oceanarium is 6.2 thousand square meters, and the volume of water is as much as 5 million liters. In total, Sochi Discovery World has 29 exhibition pavilions, which represent about 4,000 freshwater and marine life. This truly magical spectacle will not leave indifferent not only children, but also adults. So this water center can be safely called a suitable place for a family vacation.

A visit to the aquarium can be compared to a journey into the underwater world, full of secrets and mysteries. Tours held here every day will be of interest to all ages.

Thematic zones, which the entertainment center is divided into, are located so that visitors can feel like pioneers. Guests will be able to visit the tropical forests and get acquainted with their flora and fauna,and then plunge into the world of the depths of the oceans. The most exciting moment will be a walk through the glass tunnel located under the water column.

Snorkellers will be able to scuba dive in a special marine pool. Also, those who wish can take diving lessons from local instructors.

Park of Culture and Leisure

Adler Park of Culture and Leisure is located at the crossroads of Daisy and Lenin streets, not far from the Ogonyok beach. A recreation area has been opened, occupying 20 thousand square meters. m., it was back in 1980.

The park has a huge number of attractions designed for children of all ages, including a sports ground with exercise equipment, a shooting range, trampolines, a dance floor, a special stage where guest creative teams perform, and a huge number of food courts. For young children, there is a specially equipped children's town called "Alice".

There are sculptures all over the area of the park, mostly dinosaurs. In the very center there is a large artificial reservoir, next to which it is pleasant to sit on hot days. The park is also densely planted with many shops in the shade of trees.

The park is open all year round, but some rides close during the winter.

Monkey nursery

You won't have any problems where to go with your child in Adler. Even if you managed to go to the park and admire the marine life, you can take your child to the monkey nursery, which is located in the village of Veseloe, next toResearch Institute of Medical Primatology. It was founded back in 1927 and has an impressive history. It is one of the oldest primatological nurseries in the world, and the only one in Russia.

It covers an area of 100 hectares and is home to 23 species of monkeys. In total, there are about 4,5 thousand individuals. Animals live in prides of 30-50 individuals in specially equipped large enclosures.

The nursery, despite the fact that there are researches of drugs and various methods of treatment, is always open to tourists. Staff guide tours lasting 40 minutes. On them you can learn about the habits of monkeys, their life in nurseries, etc. The lecture material is also designed for children, so you can safely bring small visitors here. However, the desired age of the child is from 7 years old.

Terrarium

If you still do not know where to go with your child in Adler, then a terrarium opened in 2000 may be a good option. Its area is 300 sq. m, and collected there a huge variety of animals living in tropical latitudes. Here you can see lizards, birds, turtles and, of course, snakes. In addition, there are enclosures with small monkeys such as lemurs and sloths. In the largest terrarium, you can observe the behavior of dinosaurs that have not died out so far - the Nile crocodiles.

If you want to see how the inhabitants of the terrarium eat, come at 7 o'clock in the evening, that's when dinner comes. If you also have an exotic pet at home, you can get expert advice onfeatures of its content.

Ostrich Farm

Entertainment in Adler can be found for every taste. There are especially many interesting places for little animal lovers. This will be the ostrich farm called "Three Sofia". It is located outside the city, not far from the Akhshtyrsky canyon. The farm is inhabited by Australian Emu ostriches. These birds are incredibly sociable and charming. Animals that are very shy in nature are practically not afraid of people, they come close and make contact with visitors.

However, please note that the tour, including the road to the farm, will be 4 hours.

Sochi-Park

So, where to go in Adler with children in summer? At this time of the year, the weather is almost always excellent, so it is better to spend your free time outdoors. And for kids, the amusement park will seem like a real paradise. It will also please you that kids under 5 years old can get into Sochi Park for free.

In addition to attractions, the entertainment center has a dolphinarium, a puppet theater, a petting zoo, as well as a special stage where musicals and Tesla shows take place. Don't forget about the fountain show. Guests of all ages will find entertainment for themselves in Sochi Park, as there are attractions even for adults.

Beaches

Let's list the beaches of Adler for children:

• "The Seagull" is the longest beach, stretching along the coast for a kilometer. There is a separate area for children's entertainment, as well asswimming pool with water slides.
• Central Beach - located in the lighthouse area in the very center of Adler. Here you can rent ATVs, sun loungers, sun umbrellas. Of the entertainment for children, there are mainly inflatable trampolines.
• Spark is a beach similar to Chaika, but the children's area is not separated from the rest of the coast.

Olympic Village

What to visit with children in Adler to remember the rest for a long time? Most of the resorts have beaches and attractions, but attractions are a distinctive part of this or that place. Therefore, it is worth showing the children what they can see only in Adler. For example, the Olympic Village. It is located in the Imperial lowland of the Adler region. Competitors and international delegates were accommodated here during the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The village covers 72 hectares with 47 buildings. Today, the whole area is adapted for tourism. Near the village there is the Olympic Park, Sochi Autodrom and Sochi-Park.

Skypark AJ. – adventures for teenagers

Where is it better to relax in Adler with teenage children? The ideal option would be Skypark AJ. This is the only one in Russia and the largest extreme entertainment park on the planet. Here you can get a lot of thrills and test your strength.

The park is located near Krasnaya Polyana, a ski resort in Sochi, in the heart of a relict forest where rare and endangered tree species grow.

The mostthe famous Skypark AJ facility. is the SkyBridge with a length of 439 meters. It should soon be listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest suspension footbridge in the world. Among the entertainments, bungee jumping from this bridge is very popular. However, such entertainment is clearly not for the faint of heart, so you should not take your child there if he is afraid of heights.

What to do if the weather is bad

We have to answer the last question: where to go with a child in Adler in bad weather? Of the above options, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a monkey nursery are suitable for visiting in winter or rainy time. Do not forget that on the territory of Adler and Sochi there are a huge number of shopping centers with special playgrounds for children, various museums, cinemas, including 2D, 3D, 5D.

If possible, you can go to the city of Sochi itself, where there is much more indoor entertainment, although there will be something to do in Adler.

Thus, in Adler you can have a great time with your child, giving him and yourself a lot of pleasure.