Dolfinarium Harderwijk, Marine mammal park in Harderwijk, Netherlands.
Dolfinarium is a marine mammal park in Harderwijk with specialized areas for harbor porpoises, walruses, seals, sea lions, rays, and sharks, plus a performance space for bottlenose dolphins. The facility offers several restaurants, beach areas, and water play zones for visitors of all ages.
The park was established in 1965 by Frits den Herder as a private marine mammal collection. It later became the first public dolphinarium in the Netherlands.
The name derives from the dolphins that form the park's centerpiece, and daily shows reveal how these animals behave and communicate in their natural habitats. Visitors watch as different marine species interact and display their instinctive abilities.
The park is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with signage helping you navigate between different sections. Plan several hours to see all the animal areas and shows.
Through the SOS Dolfijn foundation, the park runs a rescue center for stranded marine animals and works to return them to the sea after recovery. This rescue work forms a significant part of the park's conservation efforts.
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