It is no coincidence that our planet is called blue. Most of it is occupied by seas and oceans, to which millions of rivers carry their waters. Humanity looks up, exploring space, sending satellites to other planets, trying to catch signals from aliens. At the same time, the depths of the world's oceans remain unexplored, and the capabilities of some of its inhabitants are amazing. Of course, we are talking about dolphins.
Today you don’t need to scuba dive or go on a sea expedition to get to know them. Just visit the Starfish Dolphinarium in Lazarevskoye.
Visitors will be able to see not only dolphins, but also live here:
- playful fur seals;
- great whales;
- funny walruses;
- regal sea lions.
The main activity of the Lazarevsky Dolphinarium is not entertainment, but the conservation of animals. Many of its inhabitants are on the verge of extinction.
Lazarevskoye beaches for families with children
The first thing tourists do at the resort is go to the beach. Families with children can be found all along the coast. When coming on vacation with a child, parents try to choose a beach that would be convenient for their children’s vacation.
- Address: st. Embankment.
The oldest central beach in the village is considered the most popular and rich in entertainment, including for children. There are many attractions here. Children will be able to ride the slides and jump on the trampoline.
Banana riding is popular among different age groups. The beach provides rental of catamarans and boats - this is a favorite type of beach leisure for family tourists.
Dolphin Beach
- Address: per. Breezy.
In the northwestern part of the resort there is a pebble-sand beach “Dolphin”. More recently, it was little-known and wild, but now it has acquired a developed infrastructure, and family tourists often pay attention to it.
The beach gained fame as a “children’s beach” due to its gently sloping entrance to the water and shallow areas. Children's entertainment is also good here. Children can jump on the trampoline, swing on the swings or slide down the water slides installed in shallow water.
Beach "Bagration"
- Address: Bagration street.
The new beach, equipped in the 21st century, quickly became popular. It is located near the mouth of the Psezuapse River. It got its name from the name of the restaurant located near the beach. The coastline is small pebble, with wooden decking installed for comfortable walking.
The beach has popular children's entertainment - trampolines, water slides, and a shooting range. A special feature of the beach is that it is here that the pier is located from which pleasure and excursion boats depart on the Black Sea.
Beach "Lazarevskoe seaside"
- Address: st. River.
The beach is located at the confluence of the Psezuapse River into the Black Sea and belongs to the hotel complex of the same name. It is large, clean, with a pebble surface.
It is important that the entrance to the water is gentle and shallow near the shore, this makes it convenient for families with children. Children of different ages will find entertainment to their liking: there are trampolines, slides, air hockey, rides and a shooting range.
Water parks - the best entertainment in Lazarevskoye
Open-air water parks are one of the main attractions at a seaside resort; it is not surprising that many such facilities are open in Greater Sochi. Two are located on the territory of the resort village of Lazarevskoye.
Waterpark "Nautilus"
- Address: Pobeda Street, 2/1.
The water park, whose name refers to the submarine from the novels of Jules Verne, can accommodate 2,000 visitors at a time for water activities. “Nautilus” is two hectares of territory on which there are swimming pools of different formats and depths, recreation areas, and of course, slides - standard and extreme.
Young visitors will enjoy the large children's pool, up to 80 cm deep, with a playground located in the center, providing many activities for children of different ages, including toddlers.
The popular Multislide slide descends into the children's pool. The water park is equipped in accordance with modern realities and meets all safety requirements; here you can relax with the whole family - time will fly by.
Water park "Starfish"
- Address: st. Victory, 153/2.
“Starfish” is a large, popular entertainment complex among tourists, which includes several diverse objects. The water park of the same name, part of the complex, opened its doors to visitors in 2003. On an area of 1 hectare there are many water slides, swimming pools with sea water, and food outlets.
The attractions are varied and designed for visitors of all age groups and preferences. There are toboggans, pigtail pipes, downhill and “Kamikaze” for extreme sports enthusiasts. The water park will be interesting for children of different ages. Shallow pools are designed specifically for bathing children; there is a whole complex with special children's slides on the territory.
Address, prices, schedule
- Address: Pobedy street, 153, Lazarevskoye, Sochi, Krasnodar region, Russia.
- GPS coordinates: 43.918937, 39.318514.
- Phone: 8-862-290-60-25.
- Official website: https://www.delphinoterapiya.ru/
- Schedule: programs run at 11:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 20:00.
- Ticket prices: for adults – from 500, for children – from 350 rubles.
Reviews from everyone who has ever seen dolphins or come into contact with them speak about one thing - they are incredibly sociable, kind and affectionate animals that give only positive emotions. Dolphinarium “Starfish” is a great way to have a fun and unusual time, lift your spirits and meet amazing inhabitants of the depths! At the end of the text, watch a video about it.
Which Lazarevsky dolphinariums to visit with children
Dolphins are favorite sea animals that children who come to vacation at Black Sea resorts want to see. This can be done in dolphinariums. There are three of them in Lazarevskoye.
Dolphinarium "Starfish"
- Address: Kommunisticheskaya st., 8.
In 2005, the Starfish Dolphinarium opened in Lazarevskoye, one of the facilities of the entertainment complex. It was created in the image and likeness of the legendary Utrish Dolphinarium near Anapa. The composition of the local troupe is diverse.
During the “Dolphin Show,” Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, a beluga whale, a polar whale, and a sea lion will demonstrate juggling skills. Acrobatic stunts and performances are complemented by pleasant musical accompaniment. The performance leaves a lot of impressions.
Those wishing to take seats in the front rows should keep in mind that dolphins splash, and you may not be able to leave dry if you are not prepared and stock up on raincoats. “Starfish” provides dolphin therapy services for a fee, and there is the opportunity to swim with dolphins.
Dolphinarium "Lazarevsky"
- Address: st. Lazareva, 108A.
The new dolphinarium, built using the latest technologies and equipped with modern music and lighting equipment, will give children and adults unforgettable emotions from communicating with sea animals. In addition to dolphins, fur seals, polar whales and sea lions live here.
Watch an incredible show with their participation in an auditorium that can accommodate more than 700 visitors, swim with dolphins, watch animals train and, of course, take a bunch of unusual photos - all this is possible when visiting the dolphinarium.
Dolphinarium "Colosseum"
- Address: st. Pavlova, 2A.
The convenient location of the dolphinarium in the Park of Culture and Recreation makes it possible to visit it while walking around the park, combining it with visiting the attractions. The Coliseum Dolphinarium is small, its pool is shallow, which can be considered as an advantage - after all, you can see the animals better there.
The show features Black Sea dolphins, fur seals and walruses. The “star” and the public’s favorite – a dolphin named Lucky – became the symbol of this dolphinarium.
Dolphin therapy services
An alternative non-traditional method of psychotherapy, which involves communication between a person and a dolphin. This process takes place under the supervision of specialists: psychologist, veterinarian, trainer. Dolphin therapy is also useful for healthy people, but most often it is popular among children with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, delayed speech and mental development, after psychological trauma, with Down syndrome, autism, enuresis, epilepsy, with seizures, viral and skin diseases .
Back in 1978, in England it was found that dolphins have a beneficial effect on human health, and America already ranks first in the prevalence of dolphin therapy. Ultrasound emitted by sea creatures has a positive effect on internal organs and has a pain-relieving effect.
At the Starfish Dolphinarium, a rehabilitation program is created by a specialist, taking into account the complexity of the disease, the general condition of the body, and age. Systematic and regular training is important. Therapy with children is presented in a playful form, it includes tactile contact: stroking, hugging, as well as dance elements, ball games, singing, drawing. Several sessions in a row have already given good results.
Such psychotherapy replenishes the deficit of positive emotions, helps to survive loneliness, adaptation, activates the sensorimotor development of autistic people, the functioning of brain structures, stimulates interest in the outside world, nature, people around them, and oneself. Joint creativity with a dolphin, namely drawing, opens the way to expressing one’s own fantasies, unconscious ideas and allows you to explore the world, because both the baby and the dolphin draw together, they interact, and the little person feels protected by a large and kind mammal.
Where to go in Lazarevskoye: parks for children
Culture and recreation parks are a traditional place for walks and entertainment, known since Soviet times. This is usually a green area with attractions, art objects and sculptures. They are also in Lazarevskoye.
CPKO named after the 30th anniversary of the Victory
- Address: Lazarev street.
The park dates back to 1975 and is named in honor of a memorable historical date - the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. Nowadays it is one of the most popular holiday destinations for families with small children. The entertainment part of the park receives comparisons with Disneyland in tourist reviews. Lazarevsky Cultural Park in some sources is positioned as a branch of the most popular Sochi Riviera Park.
The calling card of the park in Lazarevskoye is the Ferris Wheel, which has gained fame as the largest in Russia. Its height is more than 83 meters, which is comparable to a 25-story building. Climbing on a wheel will allow you to feel the sensation of flying, will be exciting and at the same time absolutely safe. It is available to all ages, including young children accompanied by their parents.
For children, the park is a real haven; there are many different attractions for kids, including slides, carousels, and car rentals. Active fidgets will be attracted to the trampoline center with three different trampolines. Traditionally, such an object as “The Changeling House” is popular among children. For those older, there are rooms of laughter and fear, roller coasters and many other attractions, both typical and unusual.
There are sculptures and memorial objects in the park. It is interesting to just take a walk here. One of its features is the abundance of exotic vegetation.
Luna Park
- Address: st. Bagration.
“Luna Park” is the name of a small children’s park near the railway station. This is a great place to relax and have fun for the little ones. All attractions are designed for visitors under 7 years old; younger schoolchildren will not find it very interesting here, and for teenagers and adults there are no activities at all; they can only watch the younger members of the family.
There are not very many attractions in the park, however, they are varied. There is a trampoline town, a dry pool with balls and a slide, Zorba water balls, cars, and a modern variation of the traditional “Horses” carousel, known since ancient times. “Train” and “Caterpillar” are attractions in the format of a children's train.
Where to go for a walk with a child in Lazarevskoye
A walk with a child is not just walking down the street, a little tourist should be interested, he wants to play, crawl, spend time actively, see something attractive, have fun. Popular places for walks for family tourists in Lazarevskoye are collected in this section.
Lazarevskaya embankment
- Address: st. Embankment.
Young people, older tourists, and families with children, when coming to the resort, usually go for a walk along the embankment. In Lazarevskoye it is small, only a kilometer long. The walking area along the coast has recently been reconstructed, decorated with flower beds and benches for relaxation.
The embankment traditionally houses entertainment facilities and catering outlets, souvenir shops with magnets and various paraphernalia. It’s easy to meet a photographer here offering photographs of exotic animals. There are special photo zones on the embankment that traditionally attract children.
Artists located near the coast paint portraits, do face makeup, and craftsmen weave African braids. Children will be interested in the rides and slot machines; a popular type of prize shooting gallery is where you can shoot darts at inflatable balls and win a soft toy.
Park named after Kirov
- Address: st. Victory.
The green zone between Pobeda Street and Lazarev Street, named after the Soviet political figure Sergei Mironovich Kirov, is a place for walking with flower beds, alleys, and sculptures. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by “man’s friend” - a statue of a dog, which immediately attracts the attention of young vacationers.
A child in the park can not only walk hand in hand with his parents, but also have a lot of fun and frolic on the playground. There are two of them in the park, and they are divided by age, one is suitable for very young children, the second is for slightly older children.
"Berendey's Kingdom"
- GPS coordinates: 43.948114, 39.310896.
Children love fairy tales; they will certainly be interested in “Berendeev’s Kingdom”, located in the vicinity of the village, in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi. These places are famous for their abundance of natural attractions and beautiful waterfalls. The park with an eco-trail is designed based on the fairy tale “The Snow Maiden” by Alexander Ostrovsky.
In this work, the writer presented one of the most famous literary incarnations of the image of Tsar Berendey. The tale was filmed in 1968. Filming took place in the park near the Black Sea coast.
Here the children will meet fairy-tale characters - the main character Snegurochka, her friend Kupava, the shepherd Lelem, a merchant named Mizgir and, of course, the tsar himself - the ruler of the Berendey people. This is a once really existing nomadic people, whose name was used by the writer, and the images were transferred to fairy-tale reality. Now Ostrovsky’s “berendeys” are immortalized in a park in Lazarevskoye.
Playground on Partizanskaya Street
- Address: st. Partisan.
Several interesting infrastructure facilities for active recreation are located in the area of Partizanskaya Street; beautiful places around make it attractive for walks.
There are outdoor exercise equipment for sports; for young fidgets there is a children's playground with several types of swings, small outdoor carousels and a slide, which is decorated with the image of a pirate with a parrot on his shoulder.
Lazarevskoe: wildlife for children
Sea and land inhabitants await young animal lovers in the aquariums and nurseries of the resort village of Lazarevskoye.
Oceanarium-exotarium “Tropical Amazon”
- Address: st. Lazareva, 108A.
“I have never been to the distant Amazon,” says one famous bard song. To get acquainted with the fauna of the great river of the American continent, you don’t have to go to South America; just visit the Tropical Amazon Aquarium.
The two-story complex includes several areas for visiting - an exhibition with river inhabitants of the Amazon, an exhibition of marine animals of the Amazon, an exotarium and a penguinarium.
From the guides, visitors will learn extraordinary facts from the life of animals of the South American continent. The latest technical equipment can convey to the viewer the sound of a tropical forest, the surf of the ocean, or convey the cold of the Antarctic ice, among which penguins live.
Oceanarium at the Dolphin Center
- Address: st. Lazarev.
The Starfish complex includes a separate three-story entertainment center offering leisure activities for both children and adults. It's called the Dolphin Center. The two lower floors are occupied by a pool with dolphins and an aquarium, which will be of interest to children. A dolphin and a beluga whale live in a pool surrounded by glass. Dolphin therapy sessions take place here.
The aquarium's exhibition involves getting to know not only fish, but also turtles, other amphibians and reptiles. Among the inhabitants there is a crocodile. A visit to the swimming pool-oceanarium and the aquarium is provided with a single ticket. The entertainment center also offers adult and family entertainment - bowling and billiards, which are paid separately.
Exhibition "Butterfly House"
- Address: st. Lazarev.
Children, especially girls, love to look at beautiful butterflies. At the “House of Butterflies” exhibition you can see exotic live butterflies of unusual colors and photographs of butterflies from all over the world. Live butterflies are brought in the pupal state from different countries in Asia, Africa, and America.
Designing the exhibition in the style of an impenetrable jungle will allow children to immerse themselves in an exotic world and “fall out” of reality for a while.
Penguinarium "Starfish"
- Address: Lazarev street
On the territory of the Starfish boarding house, the doors of a small but interesting penguinarium are open to everyone. Nine penguins of two species live here. In natural conditions, they live off the coast of Peru and neighboring countries of the South American continent and in South Africa.
Here such suitable conditions have been created for them that they allow the animals to produce offspring. In addition to penguins, you can also see other animals in the establishment: exotic birds, monkeys, fennec foxes and others. Children under 3 years old visit the penguinarium for free.
Crocodile farm "Gena"
- Address: st. Pavlova, 2.
Since childhood, all the children have known the famous character from the book by Eduard Uspensky and the cartoon based on it - an anthropomorphic crocodile who sang the birthday song “Let them run clumsily.”
His name was Gena, and this name became popular among crocodiles. A farm in Lazarevskoye, where real living relatives of the cartoon character live, was also named in his honor. The place is popular with both tourists and locals. People come here from different resorts on the Black Sea coast.
Contrary to the sign, the farm not only has crocodiles, but also other reptiles, such as monitor lizards, large fancy lizards. The kids will definitely love it on the farm.
Diving
At the Lazarevskoye Dolphinarium you can not only watch unique performances, but also dive into the underwater world with dolphins. Diving takes place under the guidance of qualified scuba instructors. Diving underwater with experienced instructors is absolutely safe. Here you can not only gain diving skills, but also interact with dolphins. After the entire event, diving participants will receive excellent professional photographs and videos as souvenirs that will always remind them of this exciting adventure.
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Playgrounds and active entertainment for children
A favorite vacation spot for parents with children is children's playgrounds, outdoors or indoors. While the child is having fun, parents can sit on a bench in the shade or do some shopping in the shopping center.
Children's entertainment area "Biryuzayka"
- Address: st. Tsiolkovsky, 4.
It happens that children on vacation get “tired” of the sea, beach and sun and want to have fun indoors. For such cases, an entertaining one is perfect, where you can take very young children from 6 months, and older children, up to 14 years old. It is located in a shopping mall.
There is a varied gaming infrastructure here that is interesting for both boys and girls: slides, trampolines, toy houses, simulators, video games and even a climbing wall. The most difficult thing is to take your child away from here; children will certainly want to visit here again. The price includes access to playgrounds and attractions throughout the day, with the possibility of entering and exiting an unlimited number of times.
Game
- Address: Pochtovy Lane, 2.
Where to leave the child if the parents need to be alone or do “adult” things? Many people probably asked this question at the resort. An excellent option in Lazarevskoye is the Mamacita club. It will be especially interesting here for calm, thoughtful children who love to collect puzzles or puzzles.
At the children's play center they will be offered many activities aimed at developing fine motor skills. Here you can play with dolls and other toys, and there is a wooden railway that is interesting for boys.
Rope park "Climbing"
- Address: st. Pavlova, 2A.
On the territory of the park of culture and recreation, active children will definitely be attracted by the rope town “Climbing” - one of the objects of the network of the same name. There is a whole series of interesting obstacles, the passage of which develops physical fitness and ingenuity: suspended paths, tires, ropes, etc.
The rope park captivates not only children, but also their parents. The track is divided into three difficulty levels, highlighted by colors - yellow, blue and red.
Game room "Lego City"
- Address: st. Tsiolkovsky, 4.
Lego is perhaps the most popular construction set in the world, around which an entertainment empire has been formed. There are objects related to Lego in one way or another in many localities. The spacious Lego City playground in Lazarevskoye is a space for imagination and development of children’s imagination. This is, indeed, a whole city where many series and construction kits are presented.
Entertainment is considered more suitable for boys, however, girls also play with enthusiasm in Lego City. An excellent option where to take a child to Lazarevskoye on a bad day, or to take a break from a beach holiday and diversify the leisure time of a novice holiday-goer.
The best children's cafes in Lazarevskoye
“Family restaurant” or “Children’s cafe” is a popular format today, combining a catering establishment and an entertainment component for the younger age group. At the Lazarevskoye resort there are several similar establishments where you can spend time with the whole family, have a snack and organize leisure time for your child.
Cafe "Penguin"
- Address: st. Pobeda, 31.
A park cafe for family recreation in a separate fenced-off area in the open air. Dishes of Caucasian cuisine are considered the signature dishes here, but there are also other items, for example, now popular food from distant Japan. It is considered suitable for tourists with children:
- firstly, thanks to the delicious branded ice cream, kids adore this delicacy,
- secondly, on its territory there are sports and playgrounds intended for active recreation of young vacationers.
Children can crawl along the ladders, work out on the horizontal bar, swing on the swings and slide down the slide, while adults will be alone in a calm environment.
Cafe "Kasha"
- Address: st. Pobeda, 153V.
This cozy establishment on Pobeda Street not only serves delicious food, but also organizes leisure time for visitors while they wait for their order. There are books for adults here. The cafe is considered family-friendly and welcomes even the little ones. The equipped play area is designed for children aged 1 year and older.
Prices at the Lazarevsky Dolphinarium 2022
Prices for performances at the Lazarevsky Dolphinarium vary depending on the row chosen and the number of people if you come in a group.
Ticket prices:
- 1–2 row - 800 rubles;
- 3–7 row - 700 rubles;
- 8–13 row - 600 rubles;
- 14–17 row - 500 rubles;
- Children's ticket up to 5 years old without a seat is free.
Prices at the Lazarevsky Dolphinarium - Official website
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Where else in Lazarevskoye can you take your child?
Children at the resort can not only frolic and swim, but also expand their understanding of the world through visiting exhibitions and theatrical performances. In conclusion, there are a couple more places where you can go with children.
Chamber theater
- Address: st. Pobeda, 111A.
If your child likes to be a spectator, then he will be interested in watching a children's performance of the Independent Chamber Theater, which is located in Lazarevsky. On his stage on the street. During the summer, there are also touring performances by various theater groups. Every season's repertoire always includes a performance for children.
The Wax Museum
- Address: Kalarasha street, no. 123.
The Emerald House, reminiscent of the famous fairy tale “The Wizard of the Emerald City,” is the Wax Museum in the village of Lazarevskoye. A visit to it will be interesting for both adults and children, because here you can see not only wax figures of famous historical figures, but also fairy-tale characters beloved by children:
- Barbie,
- dinosaurs,
- dwarfs with Snow White,
- heroes of science fiction books.
You can also take interesting photos that will immerse your child in the atmosphere of their favorite cartoon or fairy tale.
Don't miss also children's entertainment and attractions of Sochi and Adler
Well, we have described the best entertainment for children in Lazarevskoye. Of course, this is not a complete list, but it will still allow caring parents not to get lost in the list of offers and find a place to go with their child.
Show program
The performances are designed for family viewing and will be of interest to adults and children. The inhabitants masterfully perform complex tricks, paint, and dance. The family of bottlenose dolphins especially delights the audience. These mammals are not only intellectually developed, but also very friendly, sociable, and have natural charm.
In the dolphinarium, visitors will get acquainted with acrobatic performances by Black Sea bottlenose dolphins and will be captivated by the artistry of a large beluga, a sea lion juggler and an elegant white polar whale. During the performance, the mammals perform graceful movements and communicate with the audience and trainers, and after the end, everyone will be able to take a photo with the artists. For an additional cost you can swim in the pool with the dolphins. Representatives of the marine world not only perform tricks, but also paint pictures right in front of visitors, which can be purchased after the show. With the money raised, the mammals will receive a tasty addition to their diet.
The show program is very rich and interesting, accompanied by pleasant music. Spectators in the front rows may be doused with water, so it is advisable to have a jacket or raincoat with you. During breaks, visitors will not be bored, because they will be entertained by a fire show.
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