Dolphinarium at Semenovskaya: causes of closure

The Dolphinarium at "Semenovskaya" was considered one of thethe best places to relax with children. Here, families came to enjoy the performance of animals and imbued with the atmosphere of the sea and fairy tales. For many years, unusual artists were pleased with the audience with their talent and skills. Unfortunately, the Moscow dolphinarium on "Semenovskaya" was closed.

Where was

The complex was located in the building of the Olympic Centerwater sports. Here, the Utrish dolphinarium occupied several basins. One large was intended for animal performances. In other artists, rest and exercise.

The Olympic Center is located at the station. metro station "Semenovskaya", st. Mironovskaya, 27. The building was under reconstruction, but it was not planned to resume the work of the dolphinarium after the opening.

Reasons for closing: version I

The center has long been in a state of emergency. Major repairs were necessary for almost all rooms and the facade. Inside, there was a danger of falling ceiling structures. The Dolphinarium was closed due to the threat to spectators and workers to be under the rubble.

Even then, the authorities admitted that afterthe dolphinarium will not return here. The Olympic Center will be used only for its intended purpose - teaching children swimming and training young athletes for competitions.

So it happened, now in the center there are swimming pools, which are intended only for sports. The Dolphinarium on "Semenovskaya" no longer works.

Reasons for closing: version II

In 2009, in the capital, everyone was rumored to have a situation with the raider capture of the Utrish Dolphinarium. On this occasion, numerous rallies and meetings were held.

Yet the new owners have appeared at the dolphinarium. Employees who worked for many years could not reconcile themselves to this state of affairs, new rules and quit.

In their place, a new team was urgently recruited. Basically, newly arrived workers had no experience in caring for such animals, and the consequences did not take long to wait. Some dolphins and seals were killed.

At this time it is announced that the building in an emergencyposition and the complex is closed. Over time, the old owners manage to protect the rights to the dolphinarium, but the authorities do not extend the lease in the building of the Olympic Center.

The remaining animals were taken to otherbranches. The Utrish Dolphinarium is still closed. On this occasion, disputes and conflicts are taking place to this day. And only the audience remembers with regret bright and beautiful show programs.

Dolphinarium on the "Semenovskaya" in Moscow: reviews

Viewers still admire the formerconcert programs that were held at the Olympic Center for Water Sports. Dolphins Mars, Tina and Kolya performed tricks that artists in other dolphinariums can not repeat.

Experienced trainers added new numbers to theprogram, so constant viewers had to be surprised again and again. Walrus Vasilisa made even the most serious adult visitors laugh. Her charm was conquered by all the guests.

The audience noted that the action lasted about 40minutes, some numbers moved smoothly into others. Even young children did not have time to get tired of the show and were interested throughout the performance. Some guys came out with exclamations that the concert program ended quickly and I want to continue.

The show programs here were considered among the best bycompared with foreign dolphinariums. Parents liked that near the center were small attractions, and after the performances the guys could still ride on the carousels.

Dolphinarium on "Semenovskaya" carried out rehabilitation work with children who are sick with cerebral palsy. Therefore, the closure of it also damaged this category of the population.