The facility uses a specialized, multi-stage water purification system to maintain the complex salt balance required for diverse marine mammals.
The main arena pool is designed to accommodate high-altitude jumps and synchronized aquatic maneuvers performed by bottlenose dolphins and belugas.
The center serves as an educational hub for local schools to learn about the biodiversity of the World Ocean in a landlocked Siberian city.
It is one of the largest indoor marine centers in Russia, purposefully engineered to withstand harsh Siberian winter temperatures.
The Dolphins, oceanography and marine biology center in Novosibirsk, known locally as Delfinia, is a major indoor marine life facility located in the Zayeltsovsky District. The complex features a large-scale dolphinarium where live performances with dolphins, white whales, and fur seals are held. Beyond the main show pool, it houses an aquarium section displaying various marine and freshwater species. The facility incorporates oceanography exhibits designed to educate visitors on marine biology and conservation. It serves as one of the few year-round marine entertainment venues in the Siberian region.
The viewing window of the main pool, which allows for underwater shots of the dolphins during their rest periods.
Book your show tickets well in advance online, as weekend performances frequently reach full capacity.
Plan your visit to allow time for the aquarium tour before the scheduled start of the live performance.
Bring a light waterproof layer if sitting in the first three rows, as water splashing is common during the show.
Do not attempt to feed the animals or touch them outside of sanctioned interactive programs.
The center is typically closed for technical maintenance on specific Mondays; verify current seasonal show schedules on the official website before traveling.
Flash photography is strictly prohibited during animal performances to avoid startling the mammals; maintain a quiet demeanor during the show segments.
